Continuing Medical Education
The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
The Alpert Medical School of Brown University
October 2007
ACADEMIC GRAND ROUNDS
Wednesday, October 3rd
11:00 am - 12:15pm
Ray Conference Ctr.
Butler Hospital
John H. Krystal, MD
Topic:
“Glutamate, Prefrontal Cortex, and Schizophrenia: Capturing the Angel
in Angel Dust”
Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Professor of Clinical Pharmacology
Deputy Chairman for Research, Department of Psychiatry
Yale University School of Medicine
Ribicoff Research Facilities, CMHC
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to: 1) Describe the contributions of abnormalities in glutamate
neurotransmission to the neurobiology of schizophrenia; 2) Identify working memory as a prototypic cognitive impairment in schizophrenia in
order to illustrate the nature of prefrontal/cortical functional impairments and to show how these impairments may be modeled by the effects of
blockade of NMDA glutamate receptors upon both excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission; and 3) Discuss the rationale for testing drugs
that directly or indirectly enhance NMDA glutamate receptors or, paradoxically, reduce hyperactivity of the glutamate system in the treatment of
schizophrenia.
Accreditation:
Physicians: The Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Alpert Medical School designates this educational activity for a
maximum of 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Psychologists: The Alpert Medical School of Brown University has been approved by the Rhode Island Psychological Association to offer
continuing education credits for Psychologists. The Alpert Medical School of Brown University maintains responsibility for the program. This
program is approved for Category 1 CE credit.
For More Information call Kristen Schroeder at 401-455-6430
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY GRAND ROUNDS
Wednesday, October 10th
Bradley Hospital
Pine Room
11:00 – 12:15pm
Topic:
Daniel Dickstein, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
The Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Director, Pediatric Mood, Imaging, & Neurodevelopment Program
E.P. Bradley Hospital
“Pictures Worth 1000 Words: Advances in Child Psychiatry through
Neuroimaging”
Objectives: At the end of this presentation audience members will be able to: 1) Discuss how neuroimaging works; 2) Review recent
neuroimaging studies have enhanced our understanding of typical development; and 3) Describe how neuroimaging studies are advancing what is
known about childhood psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder.
Accreditation:
Physicians: The Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Alpert Medical School designates this educational activity for a
maximum of 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Psychologists: The Alpert Medical School of Brown University has been approved by the Rhode Island Psychological Association to offer
continuing education credits for Psychologists. The Alpert Medical School of Brown University maintains responsibility for the program. This
program is approved for Category 1 CE credit.
For More Information call Gail Mills at 401-444-7573
Wednesday, October 17th
Bradley Hospital
Pine Room
11:00-12:15pm
CASE PRESENTATION
Daisy Bassen, MD
House Staff Officer in Psychiatry (Child Psychiatry)