Past Events
Events List Navigation
Stamped from the Beginning
The Racial/Ethnic Disparities Committee Presents: Stamped from the Beginning January 25, 2025 from 12:00PM – 4:00PM 8045 Harriet Tubman Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 Join us for a powerful screening of Stamped from the Beginning! Together with our incredible partners— State of Maryland GOCCP, Keys Empowers, Healthy Lives, and Doral Scholars Program—we’ll dive into an important conversation about race, history, and healing. Don’t miss out on this impactful event! All are welcome. Registration is not required. Stamped from the Beginning Flyer
Find out more »2025 Resident-Fellow Trivia Night
Join us on January 28, 2025 from 6:00-9:00PM for a fun evening out at a HomeSlyce Mt Vernon. Teams of residents and fellows (and their guest!) will enjoy food and vie for cash prizes. This event is free for all Maryland Psychiatric Residents and Fellows. RSVP and reserve your spot here.
Find out more »MPS Advocacy Day
We invite all MPS members to join us in Annapolis to meet with House and Senate leadership to discuss current and future legislation affecting psychiatry and mental health in Maryland. There are many new legislators this year! MPS lobbyists help with talking points and protocol. Contact Meagan Floyd for more information or to RSVP via text (410-625-0232) or email.
Find out more »Introduction to the Maryland Physician Health Program and Dual Agency Conundrums
CLICK HERE for all tickets Free for MPS Members, $25 for Non-Members Agenda: 7:00PM-7:10PM Introduction and Program Overview 7:10PM-8:10PM Maryland Physician Health Program Presentation 8:10PM-8:40PM Dual Agency in Psychiatric Practice 8:40PM-9:00PM Questions/Discussion Objectives: At the conclusion of the activity participants will be able to: Develop an awareness of programs available to assist physicians who have issues that affect their ability to practice medicine. Differentiate between voluntary and court-ordered programs. Identify situations in which a psychiatrist serves two different roles with potentially conflicting…
Find out more »WPS Virtual Advocacy Series #2
Washington Psychiatric Society Virtual Advocacy Series Transforming Community Mental Healthcare: A Policy Perspective on the Rise of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) A new initiative of the WPS Legislative Advocacy Committee and WPS Psychiatrists in Society Committee Speakers: Amir Afkhami, M.D., Ph.D. Alex Graf, MPP Ramia Gupta, M.D. Moderator: Todd Cox, M.D., WPS President-Elect Webinar Objectives: The historical and legislative background leading to the Excellence on Mental Health Act. The scope of CCBHCs including their capacity to provide comprehensive,…
Find out more »Empowering Excellence
A Panel Discussion: “The Impact and Future of Black Physicians in Healthcare” Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Optimizing the Role of Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs)
MHCC/MEDCHI WINTER SUMMIT Optimizing the Role of Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) Friday, March 14, 2025 12:30PM–1:30PM Register here: ZOOM JOIN US TO: Define Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) and their role in health care Highlight key benefits and success stories Share actionable strategies for effective implementation PRESENTERS Ron Cox, Director, Patient Experience, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, subject matter expert Allyson Crouse, Patient Experience Manager, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, subject matter expert Pamela Brooks, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians,…
Find out more »APA Looking Beyond Webinar – Social Connections Across the Lifespan
APA Looking Beyond Webinar – 3/17/25 Social Connections Across the Lifespan Join us on March 17th for a multi-disciplinary panel discussion. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies designed to address the pervasive loneliness epidemic, a critical and often overlooked contributor to mental health inequities. The session will equip attendees with practical, actionable tools to better support diverse patient populations, focusing on reducing barriers to care and fostering resilience through culturally informed and equity-centered approaches. Register at psychiatry.org/lookingbeyond.
Find out more »