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  • 6 Feb 2024 3:31 PM | Anonymous



    SAVE THE DATE:  March 22-23, 2024 at the MLK Research Center in Oakland, CA

    For more info  or register, click on the link below.

    Pediatric Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Conference 2024 | UCSF Virtual CE Portal

  • 24 Jan 2024 9:51 AM | Anonymous

    Scholarship Application Open

     

    Lori Karol Continuing Education Scholarship applications are now open to assist with cost towards attending the POPS Annual Conference in 2024.  Applications should be sent no later than February 29, 2024 to, Valerie Parrish, PA-C at vaparris@texaschildrens.org 

    Interested applicants should complete the attached application form: Lori Karol Continuing Education Scholarship.docx

    Recipients will be notified by email on the status of their application at that time.  The recipients will be formally recognized at the both the POPS and IPOS conference.

    THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!



  • 9 Jan 2024 4:21 PM | Anonymous

    Good evening POPS members,

    Tracy Warhoover, President of POPS, is requesting nominations for members willing to serve on the POPS Board of Directors. The following positions are accepting nominations:

    • President Elect
    • Two Member at Large positions

    Current members are welcome to nominate him/herself or another member, with the stipulation that the member is aware of and accepts the nomination. With the nomination, please confirm the position in which the candidate should be considered.

    Please reference this section of the bylaws regarding more information on position qualifications and responsibilities: Board Roles and Responsibility's Bylaws.docx

    Nominations must be submitted in writing indicating the position of interest and a brief bio provided. Please send all nominations to tracy.warhoover@vumc.org, prior to Monday Feb 5, 2024. 

    Thank you


  • 2 Jan 2024 11:15 AM | Anonymous


    Please click on the link below to view the Micro Grant application.

    2024 Micro Grant Application.pdf


  • 6 Sep 2023 12:14 PM | Anonymous

    Abstracts  for POPS Annual Conference 2024 in National Harbor, MD have been extended.  New deadline is November 20, 2023.  Please use links below the flyer. Both forms are required with submission. 

    2024 Abstract Submission Form.pdf

    2024 Speaker Disclosure Form.pdf

  • 22 Aug 2023 9:30 AM | Anonymous

    For more information click on link below:

    https://scottishriteforchildren.org/pmskus

  • 6 Jul 2023 9:13 AM | Anonymous

    Sarah Gutknecht Continuing Education 

    Scholarship 


    “You are a lifelong learner -- hold onto your enthusiasm, and never lose the passion.”  Sarah M. Gutknecht, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC  

    Sarah was a champion in the pediatric orthopaedic advanced practice field.  She advocated for professional development, emphasizing the importance of building your basic pediatric orthopaedic knowledge while utilizing primary care fundamentals as a foundation for your daily practice. 

    In honor of Sarah, POPS will award two scholarships in the amount of $900.00 to apply towards the cost of the IPOS meeting in December 2023.  This scholarship has been graciously funded by Gillette Children's Hospital Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. 

    Interested applicants should complete the attached application form.  Deadline for the receipt of applications is six weeks after the scholarship application has been posted.  Recipients will be notified by email on the status of their application at that time.  The recipients will be formally recognized at the IPOS conference. 

     THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! 


    Sarah Gutknecht Continuing Education Scholarship Qualifications 

    To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

    1. Member has not received a POPS scholarship in the past 3 years.

    2. Member is not a current member of POPS Executive Board.

    3. Complete an application form for the Sarah Gutknecht Continuing Education Scholarship.

    4. In the year following the scholarship award, scholarship recipient(s) are required to become involved in POPS through committee participation, poster or speaker presentation at the following year’s annual conference.

    Interested applicants should complete the attached application through the link listed on the announcement for the scholarship awards on the POPS website. Deadline for receipt of applications is six weeks after the scholarship application has been posted.  Recipients will be notified by email on the status of their application at that time.  Scholarship recipients will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $900.00 to apply towards the cost of the IPOS conference.


    Sarah Gutknecht Continuing Education Scholarship Application

    Name: 

    Address: 

    Phone Number:                                   Cell Number: 

    Email address: 

    Current Employer: 

    1. How long have you been a POPS member? 

    2. How many years in pediatric orthopaedics: 

    3. Tell us about your mentor(s) and how they have influenced your current practice? 

    4. Describe a time when you had to display leadership: 

    5. Do you have any special projects or research studies that you are involved in? If so, please explain:  

    6. If you are awarded the scholarship, you will be required to become involved with POPS through committee membership. What could you bring to POPS and what committees would you be interested in being involved with?  


    Please submit completed Sarah Gutknecht Scholarship Application to the POPS Conference Committee:   Tracy Warhoover MSN, APRN, CPNP  tracy.warhoover@vumc.org 


  • 31 Jan 2023 8:28 AM | Anonymous

    Scottish Rite for Children will be hosting its second Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Fundamentals Course on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.

    This course will have with pediatric-focused lectures and hands-on scanning of kids led by ultrasound experts from pediatric radiology, rheumatology, and sports medicine. We’re going to make more life-like injection models and also have a lunch presentation about the business/hospital admin side of ultrasound. Click  below to see the agenda, learn more, and register.  Due to the small group, hands-on nature of this course, space is limited, so sign up early.

    https://scottishriteforchildren.org/pmskus



  • 17 Jan 2023 8:04 AM | Anonymous

    Stephanie de Jager, President for POPS, is requesting nominationfor members willing to serve on the POPS Board of Directors. The following positions will be accepting nominations:

    • Marketing Director/Historian
    • Treasurer
    • WebMaster
    • Two Member at Large positions
    • President Elect
    • Vice President

    Current members are welcome to nominate him/herself or another member, with the stipulation that the member is aware of and accepts the nomination. With the nomination, please confirm the position in which the candidate should be considered.

    Please reference this section of the bylaws regarding more information on position qualifications and responsibilities: Board Roles and Responsibility's Bylaws.docx

    Nominations must be submitted in writing indicated the position of interest and a brief bio provided. Please send all nominations to  Stephanie.deJager@tsrh.org, prior to Saturday Feb 5, 2023 

    Thanks


  • 8 Aug 2022 10:04 AM | Anonymous

    Registration is now open for the Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Fundamentals Course [scottishriteforchildren.org] hosted by Scottish Rite for Children on Saturday, November 19.

    This pediatric-focused instructional course includes small group scanning sessions throughout the day. Devices and pediatric volunteers will be available for groups of four learners with course faculty assigned to each station. Space is limited (28!) so don’t wait to register and share this with interested individuals.

    There is a $100 discount for all who register prior to October 1.

    This conference is intended for pediatric medical professionals interested in an introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound.

     [scottishriteforchildren.org]


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