Session 3: Emerging Strategies to Prevent and Treat Schizophrenia

Egg Harbor, WI US
July 22, 2019 to July 23, 2019

Schizophrenia is a lifelong burden to patients, their families, and society.  Despite the many medications and treatment options available, schizophrenia continues to be a difficult disorder to treat.  The emphasis of this symposium is on new research as it applies to the current clinical assessment and treatment of the patient with schizophrenia and those who are at risk. Patients, their families, and their clinicians are constantly searching for better answers and new advances.  Participants are encouraged to present clinical problems for discussion.

 

Monday New treatments for schizophrenia; Antipsychotic drugs and cognitive performance; Pathophysiology of fetal brain development; Decreasing the risk of future mental illness in expectant mothers

 

Tuesday Marijuana use and schizophrenia; Data and Effects; Genetic testing for schizophrenia: Verifying diagnosis and predicting future risk

 

 


 

Target Audience

This advanced seminar is geared to mental health and health professionals.

Learning Objectives

(1) Discuss which new treatments, currently available or in final stages of development, may help patients who are ill now

(2) Identify prevention efforts for schizophrenia that are available to expectant mothers

(3) Explain the interactions of marijuana use and the risk for schizophrenia

(4) Describe the latest genetic findings and whether there will be a blood test for schizophrenia offered to patients

 

Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Brenda Konczal
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-7250
Email: 
bkonczal@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AAFP
    AAFP credit.
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 8.00 APA
    APA credit.
  • 8.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
04/01/2019
Course expires: 
12/31/2019
Event starts: 
07/22/2019 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
07/23/2019 - 12:15pm CDT
Cost:
$16.00
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The Landmark Resort and Conference Center
4929 Landmark Drive
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
United States

The Landmark Resort


4929 Landmark Drive
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin 54209
Reservations (800) 273-7877
E-mail: stay@thelandmarkresort.com
http//:www.thelandmarkresort.com

 

Robert Freedman, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.  He trained at Harvard Medical School, the University of Chicago, and the National Institute of Mental Health. He has practiced clinical psychiatry for 44 years and conducted research on the causes, treatment, and prevention of schizophrenia. He is the Editor Emeritus of the American Journal of Psychiatry and a former Editorial Board member of the New England Journal of Medicine. He has published over 350 scientific publications and received the Dean Award of the American College of Psychiatrists, the Middleton Award of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and the Merit Award of the NIMH.

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

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

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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 8 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
 

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

Attendance at all sessions is required, partial credit will not be awarded.

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

The Medical College of Wisconsin is registered with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Continuing Education Sponsor for social workers (license number 159-000664).

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AAFP
    AAFP credit.
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 8.00 APA
    APA credit.
  • 8.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$16.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Registration prior to May 17, 2019 = $305 after May 17, 2019 = $355.00

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All registrations are assessed a $16 non-refundable processing fee.

Tuition includes course materials and continental breakfast.

Refund Policy: Refunds, minus a $50 administrative fee, may be obtained if requested in writing no later than 15 days prior to the beginning of each session. There will be no refunds thereafter.