Introduction to the Medical Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse

and

Abusive Head Trauma - Diagnosis, Treatment and Common Controversies

Comprehensive Training From The Ray E. Helfer Society

Held in Conjunction With The Chadwick Center's Annual San Diego International Conference on Family and Child Maltreatment

Introduction to the Medical Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse is virtual attendance only - no in person participation. Abusive Head Trauma - Diagnosis, Treatment and Common Controversies, is in person. Please be sure you are selecting the correct options when registering.

Friday, January 19 (8:00 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time)

Introduction to the Medical Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse
This institute is specifically for healthcare providers and others who have NOT completed a child abuse pediatrics fellowship and have had little training on the evaluation of the physically abused child. After completion of this training, participants will have an understanding of how to approach a physical abuse evaluation, how to communicate effectively with families and community partners, as well as how to communicate findings in a court setting. Register directly with the organization. Click here to register directly with The Ray E. Helfer Society.

Our presenters for this program are: Kristine Fortin, MD, FAAP; Sundes Kazmir, MD; and Mary Clyde Pierce, MD, FAAP

Saturday, January 20 (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific Time)
Sunday, January 21 (8:00 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time)

Abusive Head Trauma - Diagnosis, Treatment and Common Controversies
This Pre-Conference is an intermediate medical/advanced investigator training on the aspects of abusive head trauma (AHT). We will include diagnosis and treatment of children with suspected AHT, radiological aspects of the condition and the common controversies and court defense tactics. The evidence base for the diagnosis of AHT will be provided. The multidisciplinary presenters will convene for a final question and answer panel to discuss cases and controversies. In addition, time will be dedicated to describing prevention efforts for child abuse in general and AHT in particular. After completion of this training, healthcare providers and investigators will have an understanding of the mechanisms, treatment and controversies surrounding abusive head trauma.

Our presenters for this program are: Mary Case, MD; Arabinda Kumar Choudhary, MD, MRCP, FRCE, FACHE, MBA (with co-presenters Rhea Choudhary & Anya Choudhary); Justin Fitzsimmons, JD; Christopher Greeley, MD, MS, FAAP; Elizabeth Bundock, MD, PhD; and Jeanette Pérez-Rosselló, MD.

Helfer Society Pre-Conference Institute Registration

The registration fee for Introduction to the Medical Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse (Virtual attendance only) is $225. The registration fee for Abusive Head Trauma (1.5 days) is $425 for in-person and $300 for virtual. To register for the Institute(s), please select the "Register for Helfer Institute" link below. By logging in with your username and password you will save time in the registration process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact the office at 330.273.5756. Non-members may select the new users option. The deadline for registration is Monday, January 15. After this date, please contact [email protected] or 330.273.5756 to see if registration is still available. Cancellations received in writing by January 13, 2023, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after January 13.

Register for Helfer Institute

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CME/CEU/CLE

1. To obtain CME/CEU/CLE credit if you are only attending the Helfer Pre-Conference Institute, be sure to select this option when registering . The fee is $40 for each Institute, or $80 if you are registering for both programs.

2. The certificates for all courses will be sent no earlier than the end of March 2023.

For complete details and to register for the full The Chadwick Center's Annual San Diego International Conference on Family and Child Maltreatment, click here.