Pediatric Neuro-Developmental and Behavioural Conference

Spring 2018
Hamilton

- 2016
- 2014

We are preparing to host the 6th Pediatric Neuro-Developmental and Behavioural Conference.

The conference will offer didactic lectures led by representatives of Child Neurology, Developmental Pediatrics, Child Psychiatry and related specialties followed by case-based discussions in small multidisciplinary breakout sessions.

This event is also an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Paediatric Society. This program has been approved for a maximum of 6 credit hours under Section 1 of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. This program has been accredited by The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 6 Mainpro-M1 credits.

Location: Hamilton

Date: Spring 2018

Early Bird Registration Deadline: TBD


	This conference is designed for General Physicians, Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, Developmental Pediatricians and Child Neurologists, Residents and Fellows, Psychologists, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Audiologists, Special Education Teachers; Social Workers and Other Health Care Professionals with an interest in child development.

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

Understand the challenges of caring for children with complex conditions and the relevance of interprofessional collaboration.
Explore the process of decision making in complicated cases.
Identify biological, psychosocial and socioeconomic factors affecting neuro-developmental conditions.

Program Chairs:

Dr. Ronit Mesterman, MD, FRCPC, Chair
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatrics Neurology
Head Division of Developmental Pediatrics
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

Dr. Teresa (Terry) Bennett, MD, FRCPC, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

Dr. David Callen, PhD, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatrics Neurology
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Developmental Pediatrics
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

Dr. Anne Niec, MD, FRCPC
Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Child Advocacy and Assessment Program
Department of Pediatrics
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

For further information please contact: info@mcmaster-pediatrics.ca