Wednesdays at Sheppard Pratt
presented at
The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt
NOVEMBER 2007 - JUNE 2008
11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
November 28, 2007
"The Ethics of Paternalism in Medical
Decision-Making"
Michael Gillette, Ph.D.
President, Bioethical Services of Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia
December 12, 2007
"Children with Behavioral Problems"
Abigail Marsh, Ph.D.
Researcher, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, NIMH
Bethesda, Maryland
January 9, 2008
“What I Learned in Tibet: A Psychiatrist’s Travelogue”
Marsden McGuire, M.D.
Medical Director, Geriatric Services
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Baltimore, Maryland
January 23, 2008
“Evidence Based Practice, Competencies & the
Excellent Clinician”
Mark Riddle, M.D.
Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, Maryland
February 13, 2008
“Chinese Medicine: An Eastern Perspective on
Mental Health and Illness”
Steve Kaufman, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. & C.H.
Private Practice in General Psychiatry and
Acupuncturist
Pikesville, Maryland
February 27, 2008
“Challenges and Controversies with
Pregnancy and Depression”
Stephanie Durruthy, M.D.
Psychiatrist in Private Practice
Ellicott City, Maryland
March 19, 2008
“Journey Toward Interdisciplinary Excellence:
Opportunities and Risks”
Ann Marie Brooks, RN, DNSc, FAAN, FACHE
Health Care Consultant
Baltimore, Maryland
March 26, 2008
“Ethics and Implications of
Disease Modification in Dementia”
Gary J. Kennedy, M.D.
Professor and Director, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, New York
April 9, 2008
“Emergency Evaluation of the Suicidal Patient”
Ike Nnawuchi, M.D.
Medical Director,
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program,
Department of Mental Health
District of Columbia
April 23, 2008
“Early Intervention for Autism”
Rebecca Landa, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Director, Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland
May 14, 2008
“Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents
in the Autism Spectum”
C. T. Gordon, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
May 28, 2008
“Chronic Pain: The Role of Psychiatry”
Michael R. Clark, M.D. M.P.H.
Director, Chronic Pain Treatment Programs
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, Maryland
June 11, 2008
Topic: To Be Announced
Winner to be chosen from
Sheppard Pratt/University of Maryland Resident Class
June 25, 2008
“Integrating Mental and Physical Healthcare:
Policy Recommendations and Implementation Approaches”
Joe Parks, M.D.
Medical Director
Missouri Department of Mental Health
Jefferson City, Missouri
Content and Objectives
Sheppard Pratt provides this update on mental health issues to
support continuing education of medical and mental health professionals.
Participants should be able to describe current psychiatric diagnoses, analyze
various treatments presented and apply this knowledge in developing their own
strategies for more effective management of patients. No special background is
required for physicians attending these lectures.
Accreditation
Sheppard Pratt Health System is accredited by The Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of the CME activity.
Sheppard Pratt Health System is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC approved clock
hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.
Sheppard Pratt Health System is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing
education for Social Workers, and the Sheppard Pratt Health System maintains responsibility of the program.
Sheppard Pratt Health System is an authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of
continuing education, and the Sheppard Pratt Health System maintains responsibility for the program.
Sheppard Pratt Health System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Maryland Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Credit
The Sheppard Pratt Health System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity. This activity is designated for 1.5 contact hours for National Certified Counselors.
This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours in Category 1 for Social Workers (Note: Social Workers must
attend at least 2 lectures in the 6 month series to earn 1.5 Category 1 credits for the Wednesday Lecture
Programs; otherwise, Social Workers should claim 1.5 Category II credits). This activity has been approved for
1.5 hour CEU's for Psychologists. Credits for nursing have been applied for and will be announced on a month
by month basis.
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