About this event
- Date and time Wed 11 Jun 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Location Online
- Organised by Paediatrics and Child Health, London School of Paediatrics
This comprehensive study day is designed to enhance your understanding of paediatric rheumatology and dermatology鈥攖wo crucial yet often underrepresented areas in general paediatrics.听
Through expert-led sessions, we will cover key conditions and practical approaches, including:
- Rheumatological emergencies and vasculitis
- Eczema management and neonatal dermatology
- Mastering the paediatric musculoskeletal examination
This event aims to equip general paediatric trainees with the confidence and skills to effectively assess and manage these conditions in clinical practice.
Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to explore career pathways, including insights into the paediatric rheumatology application process.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognise and respond to critical paediatric rheumatological and dermatological emergencies with confidence.
- Master a structured approach to conducting a paediatric musculoskeletal examination for accurate assessment and diagnosis.
- Enhance clinical decision-making by testing and refining your knowledge of common and complex paediatric dermatological conditions.
Who Should Attend?
This talk is particularly aimed at paediatricians, GPs, psychiatry trainees, students, newly qualified doctors, consultants, and allied health professionals with an interest in paediatric mental health. This study day offers valuable learning and networking opportunities to strengthen your expertise.
This study day is held in conjunction with the听London School of Paediatrics.
Agenda
View the programme 11 June 2025
Welcome and introduction
Dr Eleanor Bond, Dr Emine Senkal, Dr Mehreen Farooqi
Paediatric vasculitis overview
Professor Despina Eleftheriou, Professor of Paediatric Rheumatology and Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Musculoskeletal examination
Ms Susan Maillard, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pain, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Comfort break
Approach to diagnosis and management of MSK pain in children
Dr Muthana Al Obaidi, Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Rheumatological emergencies
Dr Vinay Shivamurthy, Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist, Evelina London Children鈥檚 Hospital
Comfort break
Paediatric eczema
Dr Leila Ferguson, Consultant Dermatologist, St George鈥檚 Hospital
Lunch break
Introduction
Paediatric dermatology emergencies
Dr Mitesh Ramwani, Senior Clinical Fellow, GOSH Paediatric Dermatology
Infantile haemangiomas - differentials and treatment options
Dr Lea Solman, Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist, GOSH
Comfort break
Picture quiz
Dr Pablo Lopez Balboa
Rheumatology and dermatology career talk
Dr Charlene Foley, Consultant Rheumatologist, Evelina London Children鈥檚 Hospital, Dr Lea Solman, and Dr Mitesh Ramwani
Final questions and closing remarks
Location
Online