Annual Meeting
February 22–26, 2012
Naples Grande Beach Resort, Naples, Florida

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about Courses and Interest Groups)
Annual Meeting: “Advancing Psychiatry: Neuroscience, Technology, and Professionalism," February 22–26, 2012
Hotel: The College has negotiated a discounted rate of $339 per night for meeting attendees from February 16 to 28, 2012 (subject to availability). The resort fee has been waived. To book a room online, click here. Or call (888) 722-1267 and request The American College of Psychiatrists conference rate.
Pricing
$600: Member/Fellow
$250: Spouse/Partner/Child 18+ years-of-age
$75: Child 6-18 years-of-age
$700: Non-Member Guest
$400: Former Laughlin/PRITE Fellow 1–5 years
$600: Former Laughlin/PRITE Fellow 5+ years
$100: Late fee after Jan 6, 2012
Refunds: only refunds requested in writing by Feb 3, 2012,
will be granted, less an $80 service fee.
Target audience
This program is intended for Members of the American College of Psychiatrists, current and former Laughlin and PRITE Fellows, and invited guests.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
All faculty are expected to disclose to the audience any actual or potential conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the educational activity. The faculty disclosure statements will be listed in the program bulletin.
Accreditation Statement
The American College of Psychiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The American College of Psychiatrists designates the Annual Meeting for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Objectives
After attending the Annual Meeting, participants will be able to:
- Manage conflicts of interest that arise in their clinical practices or research activities involving pharmaceutical or medical device relationships.
- Instill professional and ethical principles in early career psychiatrists.
- Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries with patients in the era of cyberspace and social networking.
- Leverage a variety of emerging technologies (genetic testing, biomarkers, electronic medical records, social networking etc.) to enhance patient care.
- Recognize the changing relationship between psychiatry and neuroscience as related to current and future etiology and the research and treatments of mental disorders.
Annual Meeting Schedule
Advancing Psychiatry: Neuroscience, Technology and Professionalism
Wednesday, February 22
| 8:00 am–4:00 pm | Registration |
| 9:00 am–11:30 am | Laughlin Fellows Orientation |
| 11:30am–12:30 pm | Laughlin Fellowship Selection & Committee Luncheon |
| 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Residents' Luncheon (PRITE and Laughlin) |
| 1:00 pm–1:30 pm | Welcome Daniel K. Winstead, M.D. President, The American College of Psychiatrists Laura W. Roberts, M.D., Chair, Committee on Scientific Programs |
| 1:30 pm–3:00 pm |
Session I: Professionalism in the Changing Environment of American Medicine Topic: Professionalism and the Place of Psychiatry in American Medicine Topic: The Social Contract in Medical Education: Professionalism, Public Accountability and the Responsibility of Medical Educators |
| 3:00 pm–3:30 pm | Break |
| 3:30 pm–5:00 pm |
Session II: Evolving Frameworks for Understanding Psychiatry and Neuroscience Topic: An Update on NIMH's Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) Topic: DSM 5.0: An Update |
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6:00 pm–9:00 pm |
Welcome Buffet Dinner |
Thursday, February 23
| 7:00 am–9:00 am | Committee Meetings (selected committees are scheduled to meet Continental breakfast will be served. |
| 7:00 am–Noon | Registration |
| 7:00 am–9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am–10:30 am |
Session III: Psychiatric Practice in the Age of the Internet Debate: Resolved--The Internet has compromised professional boundaries for psychiatrists Faculty: |
| 10:30 am–11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00 am–12:15 pm |
Concurrent Sessions & Two-Day Courses Course I, Part 1: Course II, Part 1: Course III, Part 1: Interest Group 1: Interest Group 3: Interest Group 4: Faculty: Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. (UCSD) Interest Group 6: |
| 2:00 pm -- 4:30 pm | Committee Meetings |
Friday, February 24
| 7:00 am–9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 7:00 am–Noon | Registration |
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8:30 am–10:00 am 10:00 am--10:45 am |
Session IV: Relationships with Industry Topic: Managing Conflicts of Interest in American Medicine Topic: Managing Conflicts of Interest in Psychiatric Treatment and Research |
| 10:45 am-11:00 am |
Break |
| 11:00 am–12:15 pm |
Concurrent Sessions & Two-Day Courses Course I, Part 2: Course III, Part 2: Interest Group 1: Interest Group 2: Interest Group 3: Interest Group 4: Interest Group 5: |
| 12:30 pm–2:30 pm |
New Member Induction Attendance required for New Members and Members elevated to Fellowship status. By invitation only. Lunch will be served. |
Saturday, February 25
|
7:00 am–8:30 am 7:00 am--9:00 |
Select Committee Meetings Breakfast |
| 7:00 am–Noon | Registration |
| 8:30 am–12:00 pm | Session V: Presentation of Awards |
| 8:30 am–9:00 am | Recognition of Laughlin and PRITE Fellows |
| 9:00 am–9:45 am |
Awards Education Award |
|
9:30 am–10:15 am |
Geriatric Research Award Lecture |
|
10:15 am--10:45 am |
Break |
|
10:45 am --11:30 am |
Presentation of Mood Disorders Award |
|
11:30 am–12:15 pm |
Presentation of Honorary Fellowship |
| 12:15 pm–12:45 pm | Annual Business Meeting Turn in evaluation form, receive CME certificate |
| 1:00 pm | Laughlin Fellows Wrap-Up Session |
| 1:00 pm–5:00 pm | Board of Regents Meeting |
| 6:00 pm–6:30 pm | Champagne Reception |
| 6:30 pm–10:00 pm |
Annual Banquet Presidential Gavel Presented to: Naleen Andrade, President-Elect |
About Annual Meetings
The American College of Psychiatrists’ Annual Meeting offers Members a chance to exchange information and participate in high-quality continuing medical education programs in a relaxed setting. More than 50 percent of the Members attend the Annual Meeting.
The College organizes each four-day Annual Meeting around a central theme. Typically, the program format includes large general sessions and smaller breakout courses. Faculty members are leading scholars, clinicians, and researchers drawn from The College and the profession at large.
The following dates and venues have been selected for future Annual Meetings:
- 2013: February 20-24 Grand Hyatt Kaua'i, Koloa, Kaua'i, Hawai'i
- 2014: February 19-23 Grand Hyatt, San Antonio, Texas
- 2015: February 18-22 Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach, California
- 2016: February 17-21 Rio Mar Beach Resort, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
The American College of Psychiatrists News
The American College of Psychiatrists publishes The American College of Psychiatrists News three times a year, with information about College Members, meetings, and developments.
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