July New Resource Roundup

Seattle Children’s QI Scholars Program – Application Extended to July 31

The Quality Improvement (QI) Scholars Program is a year-long training program designed to support physicians and quality leaders seeking advanced training in QI methods and is now open to leaders outside of UW/Seattle Children’s. Applications are now due July 31 and there are two tiers available to external applicants:

1. Tier 1: Participants attend monthly, half-day QI research and leadership didactic sessions via Zoom. The sessions are led by national experts in the field of QI science. Access to recorded didactic sessions plus course readings and materials available to enrolled participants via the course website. Tuition: $2,000.
2. Tier 2: Sessions held at Seattle Children’s. Scholars are exposed to QI research methods and leadership skills during 12 monthly seminars. The sessions are led by national experts in QI science. The morning seminars are a blend of didactics, small group exercises and practical hands-on applications. Tuition: $5,000.

Review more information on the program’s website and watch the recent Grand Rounds presentation of last year’s QI Scholars projects. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Upcoming CME Event: Practical Pediatrics: Improving Pediatric Practice

Seattle Children’s is hosting an exciting CME on Improving Pediatric Practice, designed to address gaps in the primary care of children. This event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sand Point Learning Center, located at 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.

The event is open to pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, naturopaths, physician assistants, and allied health professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts through lectures and interactive workshops focused on sharing best practices aimed at improving pediatric care. To attend, please register here. For more information, contact Emily Rice at [email protected].

Updated Algorithm

We have updated our algorithm for Screening for risk of type 1 diabetes to provide additional details that may be helpful when screening patients.

There is also an upcoming CME on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Screening and Prevention on July 9. Learn more and register.

Recent Grand Rounds Recordings Available

Seattle Children's hosts grand rounds on a weekly basis. Here are some recent talks we think may be of interest:

• Word Choice and the Patient Encounter; Jeffrey Robinson, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication, Affiliate Professor of Radiation Medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University
• A Pathway Towards Personalized Medicine in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); Betty Zheng, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, UW School of Medicine; Program Director, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowship, Attending Physician, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Seattle Children’s