Annual Meeting Events For Residents, 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 and share information, and learn more about their chosen profession. A number of events will also help residents meet leaders in psychiatry and become more involved in APA.

Sunday, May 22

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.    “How to Survive the Annual Meeting” Orientation session for medical students and residents Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3

Noon-2 p.m.    Roeske and Bland Award Luncheon for educators, residents, and medical students Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 5-6

2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.    Global Psychiatry: A Session for U.S. and International Residents Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3

Monday, May 23

7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.    “Meet the Experts: Sunny-Side Up” Breakfast Nationally recognized experts meet informally over breakfast in small groups with residents to discuss career issues and opportunities in psychiatry. This year's topics include addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, cultural competency, forensic psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychosomatic medicine, and public and community psychiatry. Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Room 5

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.    Workshop: “Oral Boards Boot Camp Updated” Georgia World Congress Center, Level 3, Room B315

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    Resident Discussion Group:“ Tips on How to Be an Effective Psychiatrist” with Carl Bell, M.D. Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3 Workshop: “The Psychiatry Resident as Educator: Implementation of a Curriculum” Omni Hotel, North Tower, Meeting Room Level, Hickory Room Workshop: “The Multicultural Dimension of Depression: A Clinical Approach” by the APA/AstraZeneca Minority Fellows Omni Hotel, South Tower, Atrium Terrace Level, Spruce Room

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.    Reception for residents, fellows, and medical students Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3

Tuesday, May 24

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.    Workshop: “How to Launch a Successful Private Practice, Part 1” Georgia World Congress Center, Level 3, Room B308 Resident Discussion Group: “Role of Culture in Psychiatric Practice” with Pedro Ruiz, M.D. Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    Resident Discussion Group:“ Effective Teaching: What Psychiatry Residents Need to Know” with Tana Grady-Weliky, M.D. Omni Hotel, North Tower, Meeting Room Level, Hazelnut Room Discussion Group: “Career Building in Academic and Nonacademic Psychiatry” with Joel Yager, M.D. Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3 Workshop: “How to Launch a Successful Private Practice, Part 2” Georgia World Congress Center, Level 3, Room B308 Workshop: “Quotes and Misquotes: Resident Physicians Working With the Media” by the APA Committee of Residents and Fellows Omni Hotel, South Tower, Atrium Terrace Level, Spruce Room

2 p.m.-5 p.m.    Symposium: “How to Launch a Successful Private Practice, Part 3” Georgia World Congress Center, Level 3, Room B308

Wednesday, May 25

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.    Workshop: “A Bitter Pill? Tailoring Medical Training to Fit Our Contemporary Practice” by the APA/GlaxoSmithKline Fellows Georgia World Congress Center, Level 3, Room A304 Resident Discussion Group: “Residency to a Research Career” with Michele Pato, M.D., and Carlos Pato, M.D. Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    Resident Discussion Group:“ Core Competencies” with Richard Balon, M.D., and Carol Bernstein, M.D. Marriott Marquis, International Level, International Rooms 2-3

Noon-1:30 p.m.    Forum: “ABPN Update: Certification in Psychiatry and its Subspecialties” Georgia World Congress Center, Level 4, Room A410

2 p.m.-5 p.m.    Symposium: “Resident as Teacher: Are We Ready for Some Changes?” Georgia World Congress Center, Level 4, Room B404

Thursday, May 26

2 p.m.-5 p.m.    Symposium: “A Resident's Perspective on Research Training” Georgia World Congress Center, Level 4, Room A408

More information about annual meeting opportunities for residents is available by contacting Nancy Delanoche by phone at (703) 907-8635 or by e-mail at [email protected].