Developmental Pediatrics

Genetic Diseases 1: Autosomal dominant inheritance

This video discusses long QT syndrome as an example to discuss medical conditions that are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. This is the first video in a 3-video series on Genetic Diseases. It was created by Dr. Rozlyn Boutin, a resident at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada in collaboration with Dr. Caitlin Chang, a medical geneticist at BC Children’s.


Gross Motor Delay

This podcast will discuss gross motor delay. By the end of this podcast, learners should be able to recognize normal motor developmental milestones in children, develop a differential diagnosis, identify key tests and investigations to clarify the etiology and discuss the management options for gross motor delay. It was developed by Devika Singh, a second-year medical student at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr.


Orofacial Clefts

This podcast provides an approach to identification of the different types of cleft malformations, outlines the management of orofacial clefts and timing of surgical repair and discusses the genetic syndromes, sequences and associations linked with cleft lip and palate.  It was developed by Julie Le, a first year Family Medicine resident at Queen’s University with the help of Dr. Regan Guilfoyle, a pediatric plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta.


Approach to Tic Disorders

This podcast covers an approach to Tic Disorders including diagnostic criteria, common presenting features and comorbidities, as well as counseling and management. It was developed by Dr. Sophia Yip, a resident at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.'


Down Syndrome

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Down Syndrome. It was created by Summer Hudson, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Pediatrician at the Edmonton Down Syndrome Clinic and the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Click the image below for a full-screen PDF handout.


Approach to Abnormalities in Head Shape and Size Part 4: Microcephaly

This podcast covers an approach to children presenting with microcephaly including the definition of microcephaly, the differential diagnosis, the key points on history and physical exam to refine your differential diagnosis, and the relevant investigations and management options. It was developed by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dr.


Screen Time in Young Children - CPS Podcast

In this CPS podcast, the listener will learn about the benefits and risks of screen media in children under the age of 5, the evidence based guidelines on early media experiences , and an approach on how to implement these guidelines. This podcast was created by Mattea Lee, a second-year medical student at the University of Calgary, with the help of Dr. Ponti, chair of the CPS Pediatric Digital Task Force, and Dr. Jackman, a pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.


The Rourke Baby Record - An Overview - CPS Podcast

This podcast will provide an overview of the Rourke Baby Record (RBR) and how to use it in clinical practice through a case example with a focus on the 18-month well-child visit. This podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was developed by Katherine Goren, a medical student at the Schulich School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Rourke, family physician and creator of the RBR. 


Approach to Abnormalities in Head Shape and Size Part 3: Macrocephaly

This podcast is part 3 of a 4-part series discussing an approach to abnormalities in head shape and size. This third part reviews the differential diagnosis for children presenting with large heads (macrocephaly). Key points on history and physical exam and the relevant investigations and management options for children with macrocephaly will be discussed. The podcast was created by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr.


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