At Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, we are dedicated to improving outcomes for patients nationwide. To further this mission, our transplant physicians partake in Continuing Medical Education (CME) as part of our collaboration with the Indiana University School of Medicine. This program allows us to provide effective patient care, conduct research and create lifelong learning opportunities. CME provides the following opportunities and services:
Learn more about CME at IU School of Medicine on our transplant podcasts and physician abstracts.
April 25th, 2013 | It’s one of the leading medical issues of our time: human donor organs are in extremely short supply, while nearly 20 Americans die daily waiting for a life-saving transplant. So, why aren’t more people giving the gift of life through organ donation? In many cases, family members aren’t even aware of the potential donor’s decision,… Continue Reading
February 14th, 2013 | What better way to show our love on Valentine’s Day than to share the gift of life! Did you know: Over 100,000 people are waiting for an organ? 18 people will die each day waiting for an organ? 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives? Organ transplant is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage organ disease. The fact is that almost anyone… Continue Reading
January 30th, 2013 | If you or a loved one has been waiting for a kidney, liver, lung or other organ transplant, finally getting the life-saving surgery is unquestionably wonderful. But what happens after a transplant surgery? In the Hospital Immediately following a transplant operation, patients are taken to the intensive care unit where the IU Health physicians, nurses… Continue Reading
