Join Us for the Next NEO Grand Rounds on Medical Treatment of the PDA

Pediatrix’s commitment to clinical and research excellence is evidenced by our comprehensive educational and professional development opportunities offered online or during live sessions.

The Pediatrix® Neonatology Grand Rounds series addresses pertinent controversial issues that influence the clinical practice of newborn medicine. Webinars are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

On Nov. 5, Souvik Mitra, M.D., MSc, Ph.D., FRCPC, will discuss "Medical Treatment of the PDA."

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Dr. Mitra is a staff neonatologist at the BC Women’s Hospital, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of British Columbia and clinician-scientist at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, Canada. He completed his fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine and MSc in clinical epidemiology from McMaster University and his PhD in epidemiology and applied health research from Dalhousie University. He holds a Diplomate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in neonatal hemodynamics and targeted neonatal echocardiography.

His research program, supported by the Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional Investigator award, aims to improve outcomes of the smallest and sickest newborns through multicenter, multinational clinical trials and by incorporating the principles of evidence-based medicine in their care.

He is the chair of the Fetus and Newborn Committee of the Canadian Pediatric Society, member of the Institute Advisory Board, Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) and the College of Reviewers, CIHR. He serves as an associate editor for the Cochrane Neonatal Group and co-chairs the Academic Committee of the Neonatal Hemodynamic Research Centre. Additionally, he is the research director for the Division of Neonatology and co-program director of the Neonatal Hemodynamics and Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography program at BC Women’s Hospital Vancouver.

Please plan to join us for this important webinar and check out our catalog of previous webinars available on demand.

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The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety designates this Internet Live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety designates this Internet Live activity for a maximum of 1 nursing contact hour. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.