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 2007 annual meeting, visit the APA Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall.

SUNDAY, MAY 20

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 “How to Survive the Annual Meeting” Orientation for Medical Students and Residents Columbia Rooms 1/2/3, North Tower, Lobby Level, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

Noon-2 p.m.
 Roeske and Bland Award Luncheon for Educators, Medical Students, and Residents Sea View Room, North Tower, Lobby Level, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 Committee on AIDS Resident Training Program Torrey Room 2, North Tower, Lobby Level, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

MONDAY, MAY 21

7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
 “Meet the Experts: Sunny-Side Up” Breakfast San Diego Ballroom A, North Tower, Lobby Level, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

9 a.m.-Noon
 Special Session for Current and Incoming Psychiatry Chief Residents Columbia Rooms 1/2/3, North Tower, Lobby Level, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 Component Workshop 22: “Pearls and Pitfalls of Negotiating Your First Job”APA Committee of Residents and Fellows Room 30 A, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

Issue Workshop 23: “Women Residents' Needs During Psychiatric Training” Room 30 D/E, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
 Resident Workshop: “Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: Creating a Successful Future in Psychiatry” Green Room, South Tower, Level 3, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

TUESDAY, MAY 22

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
 Component Workshop 25: “Sweet Child of Mine: Pregnancy and Parental Leave During Residency”APA/GlaxoSmithKline Fellows Room 5 A, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

Issue Workshop 36: “How to Launch a Successful Private Practice, Part 1” Room 29 C/D, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

10 a.m.-11:30 am
 “Real Psychiatry: Doctors in Action” Video Atlanta/Chicago Rooms, North Tower, Lobby Level, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 Component Workshop 24: “Culture Matters: A Multicultural Perspective on the Immigrant Experience”APA/AstraZeneca Minority Fellows Room 4, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

Issue Workshop 48: “Impact of Patient Suicide on Psychiatry Residents: A Workshop Discussion” Room 31 B, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

Issue Workshop 43: “How to Launch a Successful Private Practice, Part 2” Room 29 C/D, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

2 p.m.-5 p.m.
 Symposium 43: “How to Launch a Successful Private Practice, Part 3” Room 29 C/D, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

5 p.m.-6 p.m.
 MINDGAMES National Competition for Residents Ballroom 6C/F, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

6 p.m.-7 p.m.
 Minority Fellows' Evening of Excellence Cardiff Room, South Tower, Level 3, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
 Issue Workshop 55: “Oral Boards Boot Camp: 2007” Room 24 C, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

Issue Workshop 58: “The Resident Experiences a Patient Suicide: Strategies That Can Help” Room 25 C, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center

Component Workshop 43: “The Isms: How Racism, Sexism, Classism, and Heterosexism Affect Mental Health Care”APA/SAMHSA Minority Fellows Room 31 A, Upper Level, San Diego Convention Center