Program Description: 
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds provides new and updated information in the field of mental health to aid in continuing professional development. This program highlights the latest information in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, the newest research areas, and other pertinent issues in clinical psychiatry and mental health. Session presentations are held on Wednesday mornings 8-9 a.m., virtually and at the Medical College of Wisconsin Research Park Center when conditions permit. Grand Rounds runs the first three Wednesdays of each month from September through June. Generally, in-person Grand Rounds will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of that month's Grand Rounds.

Key Words: Psychiatry, Mental health, Psychology

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Describe the foundational underpinnings of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the empirical evidence supporting the use of ACT.
  • Demonstrate and discuss the hexaflex and how it can be implemented in therapy.
  • Explain how to apply ACT interventions in working with patients with chronic illness.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Carlyle H Chan, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and 
the Institute for Health and Equity-Bioethics and Humanities
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Planning Committee Member(s):
Ellen Leitner, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Kevin Bozymski, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Science
Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy 
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Kylie Lenz, PA-C
Physician Assistant 
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Heather M. Smith, PhD, ABPP
Lead Psychologist
Director of Psychology Training
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin

Marisa Stich, APNP
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Speakers:
Courtney Barry, PsyD, MS
Director of IPE for the School of Medicine
Member, Council for Women’s Advocacy
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Department of Surgery
Department of Family and Community Medicine
School of Graduate Studies Administration


Amber Craig, PhD
Assistant Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin 
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Co-director, Behavioral Medicine and Primary Care Clinic 
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In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Carlyle H Chan
  • Ellen Leitner
  • Kevin Bozymski
  • Kylie Lenz
  • Heather M. Smith
  • Marisa Stich
  • Courtney Barry
  • Amber Craig

Contact

Name: 
Caimen Masterson
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-7250
Email: 
camasterson@mcw.edu

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

APA Approved Sponsor:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Medical College of Wisconsin maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.

MCW's Psychology Continuing Education Grievance Policy

Session date: 
02/12/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am CST
Location: 
Research Park Center (RPC)
10000 W Innovation Dr
1st Floor Conference Room
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
United States
See map: Google Maps
Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 APA
    APA credit.
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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