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  • Grand Rounds | Pediatric Thyroid Disease: Diagnostic and Surgical Management from an Otolaryngology Perspective

    Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Presented by: Scott Hirsch, MD Assistant Professor UCSF Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of California San Francisco Planners expect learners to: 1. Identifying the situations and disease processes that warrant evaluation by an otolaryngologist. 2. Determining when surgical management may be better for pediatric patients when managing thyroid disease. 3. Recognizing how socioeconomic differences may create difficulties in diagnosing and managing pediatric thyroid. diseases. UCSF Benioff Ch... read more

  • Grand Rounds | Autism Update

    Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Presented by: Carol Weitzman, MD Co-Director of the Autism Spectrum Center Boston Children's Hospital Planners expect learners to: 1. Identify genetic updates regarding recommendations for children with ASD with and without intellectual disability. 2. Appraise emerging psychopharmacology regarding autism. 3. Communicate with families around complementary and alternative treatments. 4. Recognize the complexity of diagnosing older children and adolescents. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is accred... read more

  • Grand Rounds | The Conversations Families Never Forget

    Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Presented by: Tasha Faruqui, DO Pediatrician – Author Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Planners expect learners to : 1. Use longitudinal, family-centered communication strategies by conducting multiple goal-directed conversations over time rather than relying on a single end-of-life discussion. 2. Identify family values, faith perspectives, communication preferences, and desired involvement of patients and siblings to individualize pediatric palliative and end-of-life conversations. 3. Demon... read more

  • Grand Rounds | Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis: Recognizing the Clues, Making the Diagnosis, and Starting Treatment

    Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Presented by: Akash Virupakshaiah, MD Pediatric Neurology UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco Planners expect learners to: 1. Recognize the clinical features that should raise concern for pediatric autoimmune encephalitis. 2. Describe the initial diagnostic workup, including MRI, EEG, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) studies, and antibody testing. 3. Review current treatment approaches, including first-line and second-line immunotherapy, and when to involve neurology urgently. UCSF Benioff Children’s... read more

  • Grand Rounds | Reimagining Chronic Illness Care for Children: Bringing Wellness into Illness

    Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    Presented by: Emily von Scheven, MD Chief, Rheumatology Director, Child and Adolescent Chronic Illness Center UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco Planners expect learners to: 1. Identify the multidimensional impact of chronic childhood illness on patients and families. 2. Recognize the concerns and unmet needs of patients who are growing up with chronic illness and their families. 3. Discuss wellness with patients living with chronic illness. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is accredi... read more

  • HYBRID Grand Rounds | Improving Asthma in Our Community

    Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    ***Hybrid Grand Rounds*** Presented by: Elizabeth Gibb, MD   Pediatric Pulmonologist UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and Holden Hilal -  Documentary Filmmaker, Editor, and Photographer San Francisco, CA This Hybrid Grand Rounds will feature Mr. Hilal’s Documentary on asthma in Oakland. Please join us in person to see it on the big screen! Planners expect learners to: 1. Identify the racial and demographic factors influencing asthma prevalence in our community. 2. Recognize the environm... read more