Photo taken by Dr. Chan in Ephraim, Door County

Greetings!
Welcome to the Thirty-eighth Door County Summer Institute. We have increased our educational offerings by scheduling more two-day sessions. We hope this year’s sixteen workshops will encourage you to return to Door County and assist you in your ongoing professional development while providing an opportunity to recharge and reinvigorate yourself. We reserve the right to limit enrollment depending upon pandemic status and available room size.

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Carlyle H. Chan, MD
Institute Director and Founder
Professor of Psychiatry and the Institute for Health and Society (Bioethics and Medical Humanities)
Medical College of Wisconsin


Session Information
From July 21st to August 8th, 2025, 16 separate sessions will comprise this year’s Summer Institute.  All 5-day sessions are held from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. All 2-day sessions are held from 8:30 am to 12:35 pm, leaving afternoons free to explore the beauty and wonders of Door County.  All seminars are held at the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor, WI. A continental breakfast will be served daily. Casual dress is standard for all sessions.

To receive a refund, the request must be made 15 days before the requested session begins. If the refund request is received less than 15 days before the session begins, the registration fee will be forfeited. There is also a $50 cancellation fee, should the request be received within the allotted window. Each session is also charged a non-refundable $27 processing fee.

 

Credit MUST be claimed before November 30, 2025.

We highly encourage you to complete the evaluation and credit steps before leaving on your last day!

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DCSI2025

Sessions

Use promo code DCSI25 to save $25 off two sessions or more! 


Week 1 
DateSession NameCredits
July 21-25
(5 days)
Session 1: Developing Advancement Skills Via Medical Improvisation15
July 21-22
(2 days)

Session 2: Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health Providers and Educators to Maximize Student Success and Well-Being

8
July 21-22
(2 days)
Session 3: Threat Assessment in 2025 and Beyond: Examining Best Practices in Processing Risk, Addressing Complexities, and Mitigating Workplace Violence8
July 24-25
(2 days)
Session 4: Setting Up for A Successful Transition and Start to A New School Year: Key Considerations and Strategies for Fostering Students' Academic, Emotional, and Behavioral Success8
July 24-25
(2 days)
Session 5: Neurology for Non-Neurologists8
Week 2
DateSession NameCredits
July 28-Aug 1
(5 days)
Session 6: Awe and Wonder As Pathways to Resilience and Wisdom Through the Mindful Viewing of Film15
July 28-29
(2 days)
Session 7: Strengthening Leadership and Interpersonal Effectiveness8
July 28-29
(2 days)
Session 8: Neurobehavioral Syndromes: Neuroanatomical Correlates and Review of Traumatic Brain Injury from Acute Sequelae to Long-term Outcomes8
July 31-Aug 1
(2 days)
Session 9: Practical Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Providers8
July 31-Aug 1
(2 days)
Session 10: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)8
Week 3
DateSession NameCredits
Aug 4-5
(2 days)
Session 11: The Art of Suicide Prevention: Innovations in Uncovering Suicidal Ideation, Risk Formulation, and Creating Resiliency8
Aug 4-5
(2 days)
Session 12: 2025 Update on Psychiatric Medication for Mood and Anxiety8
Aug 4-5
(2 days)
Session 13: A Primer in Perinatal Mental Health8
Aug 7-8
(2 days)
Session 14: Transformational Moments: How Master Clinicians Think, Talk, and Listen When Facing the Most Challenging of Clinical Tasks8
Aug 7-8
(2 days)
Session 15: Update on Anti-Psychotic Medications: The Old and the New8
Aug 7-8
(2 days)
Session 16: Ethics for Mental Health Professionals: A Novel Approach to the Issues8

About Door County

Door County, Wisconsin, is an area of captivating scenic beauty. From its steep limestone bluffs to the spacious sand beaches, the 250-mile shoreline is both dramatic and serene. Almost every kind of outdoor activity is available, as the area has four state parks and many local parks, beaches, hiking trails, and golf courses. It is the home of one of the largest concentration of artists in the Midwest. There are also numerous musical and theatrical events as well as opportunities for fine dining.

Contact Information

Caimen Masterson
+1 (414) 955-7250
summerinstitute@mcw.edu

Special Needs
Please contact us at summerinstitute@mcw.edu at least two weeks in advance of any session if you have special needs.

Brochure of Educational Offerings

To see detailed descriptions of all 16 sessions, please view our brochure below.

PDF icon 2025 DCSI Brochure.pdf