Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Current and Future Approaches to Treatment

Green Bay, WI US
October 15, 2019

This conference is a full day of exploration int the history, physiology, and clinical features of the various psychotic disorders noted in the DSM-5.  Challenges in treatment along with current treatment approaches will be highlighted, and our keynote speaker will offer new insights regarding the treatment of these difficult disorders. 

Target Audience

  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Residents
  • Medical Students

Learning Objectives

  • List nonpharmacologic interventions and community resources which may assist in decreasing readmission risks
  • Enact strategies to monitor for and address pharmacologic related movement disorders
  • Consolidate and demonstrate this knowledge during group discussion and via post event survey
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Brenda Konczal
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-7250
Email: 
bkonczal@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 7.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
09/12/2019
Course expires: 
12/06/2019
Event starts: 
10/15/2019 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/15/2019 - 4:30pm CDT
Cost:
$3.00
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Agenda

7:45 – 8:00:         Registration

8:00 – 8:30:         Welcome & Pretest – Dr. Wildeman

8:30 – 9:30:         History & Physiology of Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders – Dr. Billings

9:30 – 10:30:       Clinical Features & Presentation of Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders – Dr. Harsch

10:30 – 10:45:    Break & Poster Review

10:45 – 11:45:    Challenges in Treating Schizophrenia from a Community Perspective – Barb & Amy (BCPD & NAMI)

11:45 – 12:15:    Poster Session

12:15 – 12:45:    Lunch

12:45 – 1:45:      Current Treatment Approaches in Therapy – Dr. Althea Noukki

 1:45 – 2:45:        Current Treatment Approaches in Medication – Dr. Harsch

2:45 – 3:00:         Break & Poster Review

3:00 – 4:00:         Keynote Address: New approaches to the Treatment of Schizophrenia – Dr. Conn

4:00 – 4:15:         Questions/Discussion

4:15 – 4:30:         Post-test – Dr. Wildeman

St. Norbert College
409 Third Street
Michels Ballroom #18
Green Bay, WI 54114
United States

Parking in P14

P. Jeffrey Conn, PhD
Lee E. Limbird Professor of Pharmacology
Director, Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery
Nashville, TN
 
Harold Harsch, MD
Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
James Billings, MD
PGY-2 Resident
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin Green Bay
 
Beth Gerarden
Behavioral Health Officer
City of Green Bay Police Department
Green Bay, WI
 
Samantha Wildeman, PsyD
Director of Therapy Education and Faculty Development
Medical College of Wisconsin
Northeast WI Psychiatry Program
 
Denver Johnson, PhD
Staff Psychologist
Milo C. Huempfner VA Health Care Center
Green Bay, WI
 
Althea Noukki, PhD
Clinical Director
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit
Brown County Health and Human Services
Green Bay, WI

 

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

 

In accordance with the ACCME policy on relevant financial disclosure, all planners were asked to reveal any relevant financial relationships. Drs. Wildeman, Gouthro, and Johnson have nothing 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 to physicians.
 
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 7.5 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
 
 

 

Available Credit

  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 7.50 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$3.00
Please login or register to take this course.
Registration Type:Registration Fee:
General Registration$85.00
Residents & Medical Students$15.00

 

Please Note: The billing address entered at check out must match the address associated with the credit card used or your credit card will be declined. The Medical College of Wisconsin accepts MasterCard, VISA and Discover cards.

All registrations are assessed a $3 non-refundable processing fee.

Refunds may be obtained, if request is received before Friday, October 11, 2019.  There will be no refunds thereafter.