By the end of this course, participants should:

• Recognize common pediatric diagnoses that require the care of a pediatric surgeon.
• Understand the appropriate work-up of common pediatric surgical conditions.
• Understand the indications for referral to a pediatric surgeon or pediatric dentist.
• Understand the contemporary outcomes of common pediatric surgical conditions.

• Emphasis on the appropriate management of pediatric problems in the office;
• Creating awareness of important advances in pediatric care;
• Direct interaction with hospital specialists in a workshop format.