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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® OB Grand Rounds series addresses pertinent issues that influence the clinical practice of obstetric medicine.
On Aug. 7 at noon ET, Vivienne Souter, M.D., MPH, explores "Ultrasound Findings in Single-Gene Disorders."
After this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics recommendations for reproductive carrier screening and their application in clinical practice.
- Identify at least three conditions included on reproductive carrier screening panels for which in utero therapies are currently being investigated in clinical trials.
- Evaluate the clinical manifestations of heterozygous ("carrier") status and discuss the potential implications for pregnancy outcomes and long-term health.
Click here to register for this session.
Dr. Souter is an OBGYN and clinical geneticist by training and is based in Seattle. She worked in clinical medicine until 2021 and now works as an independent consultant in biotech and health care. She has a master's degree in public health and is an affiliate faculty member with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her main research interests are genetics and women's health, quality improvement in obstetrics and machine learning to improve risk stratification in obstetrics.
Please plan to join us for this important webinar, and check out our catalog of previous webinars available on demand.
Accreditation
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.
The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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.
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