Celebrating 10 Years
with a New Scientific Program Structure
Designed to Facilitate Education Across Specialties
PRELIMINARY TOPICS AND CONFIRMED SPEAKERS RELEASED
The 2018 program has been designed to offer a deeper understanding of the very latest developments in the main pediatric specialties while highlighting its relevance to the general practitioner.
The 10th Excellence in Pediatrics Conference has been granted 18 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®). Read more here
The program covers the hottest topics and developments across 10 specialties of pediatrics, making use of 5 different sessions types on each track.
Download the Final Program PDF here
DAY 1: Thursday 6 December 2018 |
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DERMATOLOGY |
RHEUMATOLOGY |
GASTROENTEROLOGY |
NEUROLOGY |
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE |
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09:00-11:00 MORNING SESSIONS |
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Dermatology |
Nephrology |
Gastroenterology |
Neurology |
Adolescent Medicine |
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Genodermatoses PIERRE VABRES |
Hypertension in Children TOMAS SEEMAN |
Advances in the Management of Intestinal Failure AKSHAY BATRA |
ID: 248
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Gendered Approaches to Adolescent Health Promotion and Healthcare JO INCHLEY |
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Genital Skin Conditions in Pediatric Dermatology |
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Probiotics and GI Diseases AZIZ KOLEILAT |
Adolescent Peer Violence: Forms, Determinants and Outcomes |
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Atopic Dermatitis - How to improve compliance SHERIEF JANMOHAMED |
General Pediatrics |
Allergic Gastrointestinal Disease LEANNE GOH |
Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing Update FIONA BROOKS |
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ID: 190 |
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How to Address Cannabis Use with Teenagers and Their Parents - Tackling Myths and Exploring Adverse Impacts |
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11:00-13:00 NOON SESSIONS |
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Dermatology |
Nephrology |
Gastroenterology |
Neurology |
Adolescent Medicine |
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Skin Lesions in Neonates - Skin, Hair and Nails - PART 1 BARBARA KUNZ
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Clinical Presentations and Diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis |
Constipation in Childhood. Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Management |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
Last and First Intercourse, What Can 15-year-old High School Students Tell Us? Evidence from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study
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Systemic Autoimmune Disease: What the Paediatrician Needs to Know |
Early Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease - Pathways for Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease in Children
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Orthostatic Intolerance - Diagnosis, Management and Communication with Patients |
A Persistent Inequality in Gender and Sexual Minority Adolescents’ Health |
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Skin Conditions in Infants and Children - Skin, Hair and Nails - PART 2 BARBARA KUNZ DIRK VAN GYSEL
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) - Therapeutic Strategies |
Intestinal Failures - Case Studies |
Paediatric Movement Disorders |
Sexting: What is It and How to Deal with It |
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Rheumatology ID: 132 |
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux: When to Investigate? How to Treat?
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General Pediatrics ID: 188 |
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13:00-14:00 Poster Viewings |
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14:00-16:30 EARLY AFTERNOON SESSIONS |
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Dermatology |
Nephrology |
Gastroenterology |
Neurology |
Adolescent Medicine |
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Common Skin Infections |
Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Nephrotic Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infections in Children
KJELL TULLUS
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management
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Dravet Syndrome: Early Diagnosis -Treatment and Management from theDiagnosis to Adulthood
CHARLOTTE DRAVET |
Obesity and Nutrition in Childhood - The Role of the Healthcare Professional |
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Advances in the Management of Acne |
Understanding and Managing Functional Neurologic Disorders in Adolescents |
Adolescent Obesity and Related Health Behaviours |
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Management of Nevi |
Pain & Headaches Case Studies |
Adolescent Medicine |
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Instructive Cases Panel
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Rheumatology |
Why Reinvent the Wheel? A Starting Point to Create a Transition Program |
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Children with Recurrent Fever: Autoinflammatory Diseases: Where We Are Today? |
Gastroenterology ID: 220 |
Neurology ID: 285 |
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16:30-17:00 Coffee Break |
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17:30-18:30 Afternoon Plenary Sessions |
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OPENING: KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSIONS - Welcome from the Co-Chairs 1.5 hours (Hall A+B+C+D) |
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The Paediatrician of the Future |
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Why is Adolescent Health Important? JOAN CARLES SURIS |
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Adolescent Alcohol Use: What Do We Know and What Can We Do? JO INCHLEY |
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18:30 WELCOME RECEPTION |
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DAY 2: Friday 7th December 2018 |
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09:00-11:00 MORNING SESSIONS |
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ENDOCRINOLOGY & GROWTH |
INFECTIOUS DISEASES |
NUTRITION |
RESPIRATORY |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Endocrinology |
Infectious Diseases |
Nutrition |
Respiratory |
Professional Development |
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Congenital Hypothyroidism - Screening and Management |
Tropical Infectious Diseases 2018 - Malaria, arboviruses, Ebola and co-infections
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Human Milk Oligosaccharides |
Allergy Management ADNAN CUSTOVIC PAUL TURNER
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Leadership - Part 1 - Leadership and Team Development
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The Latest Advances in Technologies for the Management of Diabetes in Children and Adolescents |
Iron Deficiency in Children: Diagnosis, Neurological Impacts and Treatment |
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New Treatments for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Adrenal Failure |
Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) |
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11:00-13:00 NOON SESSIONS |
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Endocrinology |
Infectious Diseases |
Nutrition |
Respiratory |
Professional Development |
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Long-acting Growth Hormone. What to Know and How to Support the Specialist as a Member of the Care Team |
ID: 133
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Nutrition and Management of Allergies from Infancy to Childhood LEANNE GOH PENNY SALT SOPHIA KALLIS
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Personalised Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis: Treating the Basic Defect
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Publishing Advice for Healthcare Professionals - Getting Research Published
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Bone Disease in Children – When to Use and When not to use Bisphophanates |
The Myth of the Allergic March |
Professional Development |
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INTERACTIVE CASE STUDIES |
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) - When to Suspect, How to Diagnose, Recent Advances CLAIRE HOGG United Kingdom |
Social Media: Knowledge Translation in the 21st Century |
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Growth Curves and their Interpretation |
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Short Stature |
Peanut Allergy |
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13:00-14:00 Poster Viewings |
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14:00-16:00 EARLY AFTERNOON SESSIONS |
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Endocrinology |
Infectious Diseases |
Nutrition |
Respiratory |
Professional Development WORKSHOP 4 1h (Hall Gracie) |
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Turner Syndrome - Through the Ages to Adulthood |
Sepsis in 2018 – Theory vs. Practice |
Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Acute Respiratory Distress in Children- Differential Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management TORSTEN UHLIG |
How to write your CV, Grant Applications and Papers |
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Meningococcal Disease in 2018
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Nutrition |
Adolescent Medicine |
Professional Development |
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Suspected Endocrine Disease – When to Test and When not to Test
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Update |
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Healthy Adolescence: Promoting Physical Activity and Positive Health Outcomes JO INCHLEY MICHAEL KALMAN ZDENEK HAMRIK PETR BADURA
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Interactive Workshop: Everything possible MUST BE DONE for my child – When Professionals and Carers Disagree |
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Infectious Diseases, Decision Making in Acute Paediatrics |
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16:30-18:30 AFTERNOON SESSIONS |
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Endocrinology ORAL PRESENTATIONS 2h (Hall Forum) |
Infectious Diseases |
HOW TO... SESSIONS 1h (Hall Gracie) |
Respiratory ADVANCES & UPDATES 1h (Hall C+D) |
Professional Development WORKSHOP 6 2h (Hall Euforia) |
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ID: 271
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The Diagnosis and Management of the Encephalitic Child |
How to Help your Patient Manage Anaphylaxis LEANNE GOH |
Exercise Induced Asthma; A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment |
Presentation Skills for Healthcare Professionals Workshop
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Kawasaki Disease
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Rising Cost of New Medicines - What are the Ethics? |
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Adolescent Medicine |
The Future in the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infections in Children |
General Pediatrics |
Respiratory ORAL PRESENTATIONS 1h (Hall C+D) |
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ID: 148 |
Vaccine Hesitancy: A Growing Concern and the Power of the Patient Voice SAM NYE |
The Preparticipation Physical Exam Common Face and Eye Injuries
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ID: 119 |
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DAY 3 Saturday 8 December 2018 |
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09:30-11:30 MORNING SESSIONS |
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SPOT THE EARLY SIGNS |
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE |
ORAL PRESENTATIONS |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |
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PRACTICAL ADVICE HOW TO EARLY DETECT, DIAGNOSE |
Adolescent Medicine |
Neonatology |
Professional Development |
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RHEUMATOLOGY: When Symptoms Indicate a Possible Rheumatic Condition. How to Avoid Wrong Referrals to Specialists |
Skilful Communication with Adolescents and their Families
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ID: 151 |
Leadership - Part 2 - Leading Change in a Complex Environment
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ENDOCRINOLOGY: When Symptoms Indicate a Possible Endocrine Condition. Does Every Short Child Require a Proper Sub-Specialist Referral? |
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Spotting the Early Signs: Pediatric Osteoporosis - Reasons , Diagnostics and Treatment Available |
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11:30-12:30 CLOSING PLENARY SESSION |
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Arboviruses - The latest on Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika - What the Paediatrcian Needs to Know... COLIN MICHIE |
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Closing Comments |
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This year's scientific program has more than 120 sessions delivered by over 90 academics, experts and leading pediatricians coming from all over the world. Delegates are free to choose the most relevant sections and sessions and build their own personalised conference agenda across the three days of the meeting. Each session will also have 3 clear learning objectives to help delegates select the session they want to attend.
EIP welcomes nominations from experts, academics and frontline pediatricians who are willing to contribute and join EIP's Faculty. The program is designed to cover the education needs of frontline child healthcare professionals. EIP welcomes ideas on topics and thematic streams to be included in the program and also suggestions on specific education needs to be addressed.