Continuing Medical Education
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
ACADEMIC GRAND ROUNDS
Wednesday, March 5th
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Ray Conference Ctr.
Butler Hospital
Michel Maziade, MD, FRCPC
Topic:
“Behaviour Disorders and Cognitive Functioning in High-risk
Offspring of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Parents: Two Different
Risk Pathways in Eastern Québec Kindreds”
Professor, Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine
Director, Centre de Recherché Université Laval Robert-Giffard (CRULRG)
Canada Research Chair in the Genetics of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to: 1) discuss the genetic risk for
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; 2) identify neurocognitive precursors in children, adolescents, young adults at risk
for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; and 3) discuss the issues involved with screening children and young adults at
risk and implications for prevention.
Accreditations:
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, March 12th
Bradley Hospital
Pine Room
11:00 – 12:15 pm
Paula K. Rauch MD
Topic:
“Parenting at a Challenging Time (PACT): How to Help the
Children When a Parent Faces a Life Threatening Illness”
Chief of the Child Psychiatry Consultation Service
Mass General Hospital for Children
Director, Marjorie E. Korff PACT Program
Parenting At a Challenging Time
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Objectives: At the end of this presentation audience members will be able to: 1) recognize the prevalence of parenting
concerns amongst medically ill patients; 2) identify key factors that support child emotional health when a parent is
seriously ill; and 3) describe practical recommendations for parent guidance when a parent has cancer.
Accreditations:
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
CASE PRESENTATION
Wednesday, March 19th
Bradley Hospital
Pine Room
11:00-12:15 pm
Thomas O'Reilly, MD
Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry (Child/Adolescent)
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