Location

Please check the individual session for location or broadcast availability.  

Frequency

Weekly

Series Director

Daniel Davila-Williams, MD

Series Co-Director

Sarah Risen, MD

Target Audience

Needs Statement

Pediatric neurology trainees and faculty require targeted educational interventions to address evolving gaps in knowledge, clinical competence, and performance. Advances in diagnostics and therapeutics—such as gene therapies, next-generation sequencing, and biologics—necessitate structured updates to maintain clinical relevance and ensure alignment with current evidence-based guidelines. This series will strengthen clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills through exposure to complex case discussions and evidence-based updates, particularly in areas such as epilepsy, neurogenetic disorders, and neuroinflammatory conditions. It will enhance faculty teaching and mentorship effectiveness by emphasizing real-time feedback, assessment strategies, and professional identity formation. To improve interdisciplinary care coordination, the series will promote integrated, team-based learning across specialties including psychiatry, neuropsychology, and primary care. Culturally competent communication and advocacy will be prioritized to better serve diverse and underserved populations. The series will also support scholarly engagement and academic productivity by encouraging resident involvement in research, quality improvement initiatives, and national presentations. Despite the availability of clinical guidelines, inconsistent implementation and variability in care persist—highlighting the need for performance-focused education that promotes standardization, reflective practice, and continuous improvement. Through a combination of didactic learning, case-based discussions, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this series aims to elevate clinical excellence and patient outcomes in pediatric neurology.

Educational Methods

Educational methods will include lectures, case presentations, panel discussion, and audience response.  

Objectives

At the conclusion of the sessions, the participants should be able to:

• Apply current evidence-based practices, diagnostics, and treatment strategies to manage pediatric neurologic disorders, including epilepsy, neurogenetic, neuroinflammatory, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Integrate interdisciplinary care models, emerging research, and clinical guidelines into decision-making to enhance collaboration and outcomes in pediatric neuroscience.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and individualized care by evaluating, diagnosing, and managing pediatric neurologic conditions using guidelines, patient-specific factors, and collaborative input from interdisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams through clear, empathetic dialogue, culturally competent practices, collaborative decision-making, and accurate documentation to support high-quality, coordinated care.
• Participate in quality improvement and scholarly activities to improve documentation accuracy, care efficiency, and academic engagement.

Evaluation

Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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