Challenging Cases in Pediatrics | Management of Adolescent Ovarian Cysts

September 10, 2025

Challenging Cases in Pediatrics - Management of Adolescent Ovarian Cysts features pediatric specialty experts discussing recent advances using case-based learning and interactive discussions. This activity will feature the topics and speakers below.

Topics and Speakers:  

  • Identification & Medical Management of Ovarian Cysts in Adolescents - Dr. Lonna Gordon (Adolescent Medicine)
  • Surgical Management of Ovarian Cysts in Adolescents - Dr. Tamarah Westmoreland (General Surgery) 

This event is FREE and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams only.

Target Audience

Surgeons and Physicians who treat adolescents.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Describe adolescents who are highest risk for ovarian cysts.
  • Identify ovarian cysts that need immediate surgical consultation versus those needing medical management.
  • Utilize the rule of three to appropriately determine whether to observe, refer for medical management or refer for surgical management.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Yari Payne, at [email protected] 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
08/04/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
09/10/2025 - 6:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/10/2025 - 8:15pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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This course will be held virtually only via Microsoft Teams

September 10, 2025

6:30 p.m.

Opening Remarks

6:40 p.m.

Surgical Management of Ovarian Cysts in Adolescents - Tamara Westmoreland, MD, PhD, Division of Surgery

7:10 p.m.

Identification & Medical Management of Ovarian Cysts in Adolescents - Lonna Gordon, MD, PharmD,  Division of Adolescent Medicine

7:50 p.m.

Q & A and Final Remarks

8:15 p.m.

Adjourn

  • All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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Course Director(s)

Pamela Arn, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Stephanie Murry

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Stephanie Murry

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Lonna Gordon, MD, PharmD, FAAP, FABOM, CCMS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Tamarah Westmoreland, MD, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Disclosure Form

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.
 

Physicians

Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 Other Professions

A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This event is FREE.

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