
Clinical Pearls in Pediatric Gastroenterology for the Primary Care Physician
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Examine the age dependent causes of vomiting and gastroesophageal reflux disease in the pediatric population;
- Discuss current treatments and guidelines for vomiting and reflux;
- Identify common causes of abnormal liver function tests and jaundice found in the pediatric primary care office;
- Discuss the clinical presentation of and treatments for liver dysfunction;
- State the pathophysiology of constipation in pediatric patients;
- Discuss the role of behavioral, pharmacological, and imaging modalities in the management of constipation;
- Identify the differential diagnosis of acute and chronic abdominal pain in pediatrics;
- Discuss the stepwise approach to management of abdominal pain.
- 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.25 Participation
*Agenda Subject to Change

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The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FACULTY

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Hepatology
Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Transplant Program
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