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Service Members and Veterans: Chronic Pain, Its Treatment, and Consequences in Active Duty Military and Veterans
This one day activity will provide attendees an opportunity to review chronic pain issues, treatment methods and the consequences in active duty military and veterans. Leaders from Veterans Health Administration, Department of Defense and Johns Hopkins will provide lectures and discussions to improve the care of service members and veterans with chronic pain. Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)…
Find out more »Writers LIVE: Dinah Miller and Annette Hanson, Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care
In Committed: The Battle over Involuntary Psychiatric Care, psychiatrists Dinah Miller and Annette Hanson offer a thought-provoking and engaging account of the controversy surrounding involuntary psychiatric care in the United States. They bring the issue to life with first-hand accounts from patients, clinicians, advocates, and opponents. Looking at practices such as seclusion and restraint, involuntary medication, and involuntary electroconvulsive therapy—all within the context of civil rights—Miller and Hanson illuminate the personal consequences of these controversial practices through voices of people who…
Find out more »Happy Hour For Psychiatric Resident & Fellows
Plan to attend this year’s happy hour! The Pratt Street Ale House 206 W Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201 ALL psychiatric residents and fellows (members and non-members!) and a guest are welcome to attend this FREE event. Sponsored by The American Professional Agency
Find out more »NAMIWalks Maryland
As NAMIWalks celebrates its 15th anniversary, we invite you to take part in NAMI’s largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in the country. When you walk with NAMI, you join the movement to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for our mission to help individuals and families right here in our region. Register today and join us as we improve lives and our communities one step at a time!
Find out more »MPS Diversity Committee Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, August 3, 2017 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: MPS offices-1101 Saint Paul St Ste 305, Baltimore, MD 21202 Wine and light refreshments will be served. Meet with our special Guest Dr. Ranna Parekh, Director, Division of Diversity and Health Equity, American Psychiatric Association, to discuss available APA Fellowships. Please RSVP HERE.
Find out more »Death With Dignity: Examining Both Sides Of The Physician Assisted Suicide Debate
Death With Dignity: Examining Both Sides Of The Physician Assisted Suicide Debate Jointly Provided by the Maryland Psychiatric Society and MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society Saturday September 16, 2017 MedChi’s Osler Hall PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Background: The topic of physician assisted suicide (PAS) is being debated throughout the country. Six states have established physician-assisted suicide via legislation, while 44 states consider PAS illegal. In 2017, legislation was filed (for the third year) in the Maryland General Assembly that would allow…
Find out more »IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference
Enhancing Access & Effective Care Highlighting innovations in clinical services. Explore 80+ sessions, unique learning formats, and several in-depth courses. Other topics include: Addiction Psychiatry and the Opioid Crisis Medical Director and Administrator Skill Development Integrated and Collaborative Care Adult and Child Psychopharmacology Fundamentals of Using Telepsychiatry in Your Practice 2017 Psychiatry Review and Clinical Synthesis Course
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