Master Course in Pediatric Thyroid Ultrasound

Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:00 AM - Saturday, November 15, 2025, 4:00 PM, Abramson Building, Philadelphia, PA


On day one, participants will experience a comprehensive series of lectures from CHOP’s expert multi-disciplinary team designed to further demonstrate and highlight important factors to consider in pediatric thyroid US as compared with adults. The topics of discussion will range from workflow operations for point-of-care US at the bedside, examining both the thyroid and neck region for lymph nodes in a variety of disorders/conditions, review and utility of the TIRADS scoring system, and Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB). On day two, participants will have an immersive, hands-on experience with CHOP’s expert team to obtain hand-over-hand training in ultrasound technique. The target audience for this course are any healthcare workers providing care for pediatric patients with thyroid disease, thyroid nodules, or thyroid cancer; including but not limited to: pediatric endocrinologists, interventional radiologists, trainees, sonographers/ultrasound techs, etc.

1. Perform and interpret comprehensive thyroid/neck ultrasound studies in pediatric patients in ways that thoughtfully guide clinical decision-making for potential FNAB and surgical treatment of patients.
2. Identify features of normal thyroid anatomy as well as features of thyroid diseases, nodules, and cancer.
3. Establish/identify opportunities to create streamlined multidisciplinary style management of patients and program in their own departments/centers.
4. Obtain real-life experience performing thyroid ultrasounds by holding the proper probes and understanding/utilizing key functions on ultrasound equipment to improve image-taking.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (10.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (10.00 hours)

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at The Study located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital. The group overnight rate is $259 single and double occupancy plus a 16.25% room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling The Study directly at 215-387-1400. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.