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ForwardScholarship in Progress is a virtual seminar series that provides opportunity for those engaged in child health in the areas of research, education and quality improvement to share their scholarly activity and promote interaction and opportunities among researchers and providers. Participants are exposed to ongoing activities in basic, translational and clinical research, educational development and quality improvements being performed by researchers and providers within pediatrics and child health.
- Physician
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors that increase the likelihood of developing post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents. This includes exploring the role of developmental stage, previous trauma exposure, family and community environment, and resilience factors. The goal is to improve early identification of at-risk youth and inform timely, targeted interventions.
- Increase knowledge of how trauma affects brain development and neuropsychological functioning in youth. This includes understanding the effects on memory, attention, executive function, emotional regulation, and stress-response systems, as well as the potential long-term implications for cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes.
- Integrate knowledge of PTSD risk factors and neuropsychological effects of trauma into evidence-based assessment, prevention, and intervention strategies. This goal emphasizes using this understanding to guide clinical practice, educational approaches, or research initiatives aimed at promoting resilience and positive outcomes for trauma-exposed youth.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiologic, developmental, and psychosocial benefits of skin-to-skin care (kangaroo care) for infants admitted to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). This includes recognizing its role in promoting physiologic stability, supporting parent–infant bonding, reducing parental stress, and contributing to improved neurodevelopmental outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on identifying appropriate candidates, understanding safety considerations specific to infants with congenital heart disease, and supporting implementation within the CICU environment.
- Increase knowledge of current neurodevelopmental care models and initiatives designed to support infants with congenital heart disease across hospitalization and early development. This includes understanding risk factors for neurodevelopmental delay, the role of developmental care practices, early therapy involvement, family-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The goal is to better recognize how structured neurodevelopmental programs contribute to improved cognitive, motor, and behavioral outcomes.
- Apply knowledge of skin-to-skin care and neurodevelopmental initiatives to promote developmentally supportive care practices within the CICU. This includes advocating for practices that minimize stress, support sleep and regulation, encourage parental involvement, and align with evidence-based developmental care standards. The aim is to enhance both immediate physiologic stability and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes for infants with congenital heart disease.
Professor of Pediatric Rheumatology
Department of Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Mike Levas
- Raji Venkitachalam
- Kathryn Tillman
- David Margolis
The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed and mitigated via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process.
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| James Nocton, MD | Bristol Myers Squibb | Contractor |
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ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
MOC Part II:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participation shared with ABP through PARS:
Individual participants’ information will be shared with ABP through the ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.