CME Outfitters Announces 1st Annual Chairs in Psychiatry Summit, June 27-29, 2008, Hilton Head Island, SC
The inaugural Chairs in Psychiatry Summit, chaired by Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD, is an intensive 2-1⁄2 day master class designed for psychiatrists and other physicians in a variety of tracks related to the neurosciences. Scheduled for June 27 through June 29, 2008, the Summit will take place at the Westin Resort in Hilton Head Island, SC.
Rockville, MD (PRWEB) April 2, 2008 -- CME Outfitters, LLC, an award-winning accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming multi-day educational experience titled "1st Annual Chairs in Psychiatry Summit: The Master Class for Psychiatric Professional Development."
The Chair Summit is an intensive 2-1⁄2 day master class designed for psychiatrists and other physicians in a variety of tracks related to the neurosciences. Each track features presentations delivered by psychiatry department chairs from the United States' most renowned academic institutions. The Chair Summit curriculum will offer approximately 20 CME credits for participants, provided by CME Outfitters (please visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR303 for updates to agenda, credit designation, and related information).
The inaugural Chairs in Psychiatry Summit is chaired by Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD, Reunette W. Harris Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Scheduled for June 27 through June 29, 2008, the Summit will take place at the Westin Resort in Hilton Head Island, SC. Topics under development include:
- New Directions in Psychiatry
- Genetics/Genomics/Epigenetics
- Advances in Brain Imaging and Their Impact on Clinical Practice
- Tools to Enhance Assessment Skills
- Advancements in the Management of:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Personality Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Abuse
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Advances in Psychotherapy
- Comorbid Medical and Psychiatric Disorders
- Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Abuse
- Novel Antidepressant and Antipsychotic Drug Development/Pharmacogenetics
- Cultural Competency
- Patient Safety
- Performance Improvement Guidelines
Participants will enjoy unparalleled access to the nation's leading researchers, clinicians, and academicians. The Chair Summit is optimized to include the latest in adult learning principles, with a format that will combine interactivity, breakouts, "ask the expert" opportunities, case studies, and more.
Proposed Chair Summit faculty include:
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD
Peter F. Buckley, MD
William E. "Biff" Bunney, MD
Pedro Delgado, MD
Steven L. Dubovsky, MD
Dwight L. Evans, MD
Mark S. Gold, MD
Stephen M. Goldfinger, MD
Alan I. Green, MD
Eric Hollander, MD
Jerald Kay, MD
Samuel J. Keith, MD
K. Ranga Krishnan, MB, ChB
Julio Licinio, MD
Jeffrey A. Lieberman, MD
W. Vaughn McCall, MD, MS
Christopher K. McDougle, MD
James E. Mitchell, MD
Sheldon H. Preskorn, MD
Pedro Ruiz, MD
Alan F. Schatzberg, MD
S. Charles Schulz, MD
Daniel R. Weinberger, MD
Daniel R. Wilson, MD, PhD
Douglas M. Ziedonis, MD, MPH
Charles F. Zorumski, MD
Space is limited to the first 400 registrants. To register online and for more information, please visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR303. Phone inquiries please call 877.263.7767.
Registration fees:
Early registration-$149
(last day for early registration May 15th)
Standard registration-$199
(after May 15th until capacity is reached; please call for space availability)
Military personnel, medical students, residents-$75
(proof of status required)
Target Audience:
Psychiatrists and other physicians and healthcare professionals interested in mental health.
Commercial Support:
This CME symposium is supported by educational grants from various organizations. Please visit http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/PR303 for a current list of supporting companies.
About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www.cmeoutfitters.com, http://www.neuroscienceCME.com, or call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).
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Contact: Jessica Primanzon
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.1308 direct
240.243.1033 fax
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