Sessions and Events for Residents and Fellows

APA has planned a full schedule of events for psychiatry residents and fellows so they can meet and socialize with one another, ask questions, share information, and learn more about their chosen profession. For information on the complete resident track for APA's 2008 annual meeting, visit the APA Resource Center at the Exhibit Hall in the Washington Convention Center.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

“How to Survive the Annual Meeting” Orientation for Medical Students and Residents

Congressional Hall C, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington

Noon-2 p.m.

Roeske and Bland Award Luncheon for Educators, Medical Students, and Residents

Renaissance Ballroom East, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

HIV Psychiatry: What Residents Need to Know

Constitution Ballroom D, Constitution Level, Grand Hyatt Washington

2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Global Psychiatry: A Session for U.S. and International Residents

London Room 2, Ballroom Level, Marriott at Metro Center

MONDAY, MAY 5

7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

“Meet the Experts: Sunny-Side Up” Breakfast

Renaissance Ballroom East, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Component Workshop: The Bigger Picture: Psychiatrists as Physician Advocates

APA Committee of Residents and Fellows

Room 144A, Level One, Washington Convention Center

Issue Workshop: Impact of Patient Suicide on Psychiatry Residents: A Workshop Discussion

Room 152B, Level One, Washington Convention Center

Small Interactive Session: Joan Anzia, M.D., on Ethical Issues

(For residents only)

Room 306, Level Three, Washington Convention Center

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Convocation of Distinguished Fellows

Hall D, Level Two, Washington Convention Center

TUESDAY, MAY 6

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Issue Workshop: How to Launch a Successful Private Practice: Part 1

Room 201, Level Two, Washington Convention Center

Issue Workshop: Pearls and Pitfalls of Negotiating Your First Job

APA Committee of Residents and Fellows

Room 152B, Level One, Washington Convention Center

Component Workshop: Does Culture Matter? A Debate on the Underuse and Overuse of Cultural Differences in Psychiatry

APA Minority Fellows

Room 153, Level One, Washington Convention Center

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Video: “Real Psychiatry: Doctors in Action”

Montreal Room 2, Second Floor, Marriott at Metro Center

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Issue Workshop: How to Launch a Successful Private Practice: Part 2

Room 201, Level Two, Washington Convention Center

Component Workshop: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Providers and Patients APA/SAMHSA Fellows

Room 160, Level One, Washington Convention Center

2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Symposium: How to Launch a Successful Private Practice: Part 3

Room 201, Level Two, Washington Convention Center

3 p.m.-5 p.m.

AJP Resident Focus Group

Burnham Room, Constitutional Level, Grand Hyatt Washington

5 p.m.-6 p.m.

MindGames: National Final Competition for Residents

Room 202A/B, Level Two, Washington Convention Center

5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Minority Fellows' Evening of Excellence

Montreal Room 2, Second Floor, Marriott at Metro Center

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Component Workshop: Advocacy: What Medical Students, Residents, and Early Career Psychiatrists Need to Know to Effect Change in the Political Process

Assembly Committee of Member-in-Training Representatives

Room 102A, Level One, Washington Convention Center

Issue Workshop: Making the Most of Your Chief Year: Chief Residents' Forum, Part 1

Room 159A/B, Level One, Washington Convention Center

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Issue Workshop: Making the Most of Your Chief Year: Chief Residents' Forum, Part 2

Room 159A/B, Level One, Washington Convention Center

Component Workshop: One in a Million? Safety of Trainees in the Psychiatric Setting APA/GlaxoSmithKline Fellows

Room 157, Level One, Washington Convention Center

THURSDAY, MAY 8

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Issue Workshop: Oral Boards Boot Camp: 2008

Room 144C, Level One, Washington Convention Center