The 12th Annual Updates & Advances in Psychiatry Conference is a premier event for healthcare providers to explore the latest developments in psychiatry and mental health care. Held at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, the conference features didactic lectures, panel presentations, and breakout sessions. Attendees will gain insights into a wide range of topics, including functional neurological disorders, perimenopausal depression, and GLP-1 receptor agonists. The event also includes the Jefferson Memorial Lecture by Dr. Roger McIntyre, focusing on cutting-edge developments in psychiatric treatment. Participants can expect a comprehensive agenda with opportunities for networking and professional growth.
Mental Health Conferences
12th Annual Updates & Advances in Psychiatry
The 12th Annual Updates & Advances in Psychiatry Conference will be held in Madison, WI, focusing on the latest best practices in psychiatry and mental health care. It offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: October 10, 2024
Location: The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
City/State: Madison, Wisconsin
Address: 1 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703, United States
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP provides continuing education for healthcare professionals, focusing on improving patient care through accredited educational activities.
Email: help@icep.wisc.edu
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $375.00 | Physicians (MD/DO) & Psychologists (PhD) | Standard registration fee for physicians and psychologists. |
| $325.00 | All other healthcare professionals | Registration fee for nurses, APPs, PharmD, and social workers. |
| $275.00 | UW/VA/UnityPoint Health/SwedishAmerican Faculty & Staff/Fellows/Non-UW Residents | Discounted registration fee for affiliated faculty, staff, and fellows. |
| $50.00 | Non-UW Madison Students | Discounted registration fee for students. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins with breakfast and registration at 7:15 am, followed by a welcome session. Key sessions include discussions on GLP-1 receptor agonists, perimenopause depression, pediatric anxiety, and more. Breakout sessions cover functional neurological disorders, medical decision capacity, and sexual health in psychiatry. The event concludes at 4:30 pm.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCP
Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, delivering the Jefferson Memorial Lecture on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists.
Hadine Joffe, MD
Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, speaking on perimenopause depression.
Marcia Slattery, MD, MHS
Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, discussing pediatric anxiety.
Zachary Stowe, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin, focusing on substance use disorders during pregnancy.
Megan Farley, PhD
Psychologist at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin, evaluating autism spectrum disorder in adults.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME, 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 6.25 ANCC Contact Hours, 6.25 APA CE Credits, and 6.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
A block of rooms is available at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club for conference attendees at a rate of $131 per night. Attendees must book by September 11, 2024, to receive the discounted rate. Parking is available for $18 per night for overnight guests.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking is available underneath the Concourse Hotel at 1 West Dayton Street for $2.00 per hour. Additional parking is available across the street at the State Street Capitol Ramp, 200 N. Carroll Street.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Organizations interested in exhibiting can register through the Exhibitor Application link. For more information, visit Exhibitor Application: 12th Annual Updates & Advances in Psychiatry.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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