WASHINGTON PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY VIRTUAL ADVOCACY SERIES A new initiative of the WPS Legislative Advocacy Committee and WPS Psychiatrists in Society Committee. Featuring Special Guest Dr. Marketa Wills, APA CEO and Medical Director Join WPS for this important dialogue as we learn about: • Dr. Wills’ vision for advocacy • The significance of executive and legislative […]
Members will discuss Elizabeth Strout's "Tell Me Everything".
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Panel Discussion: "The Impact and Future of Black Physicians in Healthcare" Light refreshments will be provided.