All continuing education programs organized by the Shriners
Hospital in Sacramento are designed to ensure that best practices
are passed on to those who will care for the most challenged
among us. Programs include medical lectures, all-day seminars,
nursing conferences and hands-on workshops.
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California is a
licensed continuing education provider. If you would like more
information about upcoming programs, please contact the Staff
Development Office at 916-453-2041 or ncal.education@shrinenet.org. Complete
the form below to be added to our mailing list.
2021 Virtual Provider CME Program
Continuing medical education consists of educational activities,
which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge,
skills, and professional performance and relationships that a
physician uses to provide services for patients. We are pleased
to announce our new 2021 Virtual Provider CME Program.
There is no charge for attending these webinars and following the
webinar, you will receive CME credit.
2020 PediOrthoWEST
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California is holding
it’s third annual PediOrtho
WEST (Western Education & Surgical
Techniques) Resident Education
Course on Friday and Saturday, October 16 & 17,
2020. This course is presented in cooperation with
the OrthoPediatrics Foundation for Education
and Research (OFER). Please visit this page for more information and
to register.
Science Seminar Series
Presented by the Institute
for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine
Location: Shriners Hospitals for
Children – Northern California, First-Floor Auditorium (unless
noted). Free parking is available in the Shriners Hospital
Garage.
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Lunchtime Lectures
Lunchtime Lectures are organized throughout the year to engage
and educate health care professionals and the community at large.
Lectures are free and reservations are not required. Beverages
are provided and “brown bag” lunches are welcome.
Continuing Education Courses
Conducted by Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern
California include, but are not limited to, the following:
Signature Series Dinner Lectures
Signature Series Dinner Lectures are organized by Shriners
Hospitals for Children – Northern California to promote
excellence in healthcare through continuing medical education.
Each program features a lecture by a nationally and or
internationally noted physician.
Perspectives on Pediatric Orthopaedics
Perspectives on Pediatric Orthopaedics is a seminar for doctors,
nurses and physician assistants presented by the orthopaedic
faculty at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California.
The seminar brings health care professionals together to discuss
best practices in pediatric orthopaedics.
Recovery and Rehabilitation following SEMLS
Recovery and Rehabilitation following SEMLS (Single Event
Multi-Level Surgery) is a course designed for physical therapists
and nurses who work with children with cerebral palsy. [create
hyperlink to CP page] Dr. Jon R. Davids, Assistant Chief of
Orthopaedics at the Northern California Shriners Hospital, brings
together a multidisciplinary team of neuromuscular experts for a
comprehensive seminar that provides the information and resources
needed to work successfully with children with cerebral palsy
following SEMLS (Single Event Multilevel Surgery.)
The R. Kirklin Ashley Memorial Lectureship
The R. Kirklin Ashley Memorial Lectureship honors the
contributions of R. Kirklin Ashley, M.D., who served as chief of
staff at the Shriners Hospital in San Francisco from 1981 – 1991.
Dr. Ashley inspired many orthopaedists by his kindness,
compassion, quick diagnostic skills and superb surgical
technique.
Convenient Hotel Accommodations
Two hotels are located just steps away from the conference
facilities at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern
California. Those who wish to stay in Sacramento overnight before
or after the conference should inquire about the Shriner discount
upon making reservations.
Courtyard by Marriott
4422 Y Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 455-6800
Hotel Park Med
2356 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 455-4000
There also are many hotels located just a short drive from the
hospital in the heart of downtown Sacramento. These
accommodations provide easy access to the California State
Capitol, Old Sacramento, the California Railroad Museum, the
Crocker Art Museum, the Sacramento Convention Center and other
places of interest. To learn more about lodging, entertainment
and events in California’s capital, visit the Sacramento
Convention and Visitors Bureau website at www.discovergold.org or call
1-800-292-2334.
