Continuing Medical Education
THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR
BROWN MEDICAL SCHOOL
February 2007
ACADEMIC GRAND ROUNDS
Wednesday, Feb. 7th
11:00 am - 12:15pm
Ray Conference Ctr.
Butler Hospital
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD
Reunette W. Harris, Professor and Chairman
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Emory University School of Medicine
Topic:
“Persistent Neurobiological Consequences of Early Life Trauma:
Implication for the Pathophysiology and Treatment for Mood Disorders”
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to: 1) to understand HPA axis alterations in
depression, 2) to understand the role of early adverse experiences on the development of depression in adulthood, 3) to
understand the long-term effects of early adverse experience on the central nervous system of adults.
Physicians: Brown Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only
claim credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity. Psychologists: Brown Medical School has been approved by the Rhode
Island Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for Psychologists. Brown Medical School 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, Feb. 14th
Bradley Hospital
Pine Room
11:00 – 12:15pm
Henrietta Leonard, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior,
Director of Training for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and
Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Research Clinic
Brown University
Jennifer Freeman, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Research)
Assistant Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Research Clinic
Brown University Medical School
Abbe Garcia, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Research)
Brown University Medical School
Topic:
“An Update on Pediatric OCD”
Objectives: At the end of this presentation audience members will have 1) an understanding of the results of the Pediatric
OCD Treatment Study (POTS I), 2) an understanding of the ongoing follow-up study (POTS II), and 3) an understanding
of a treatment adaptation for young children with OCD.
Physicians: Brown Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only
claim credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity. Psychologists: Brown Medical School has been approved by the Rhode
Island Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for Psychologists. Brown Medical School 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, Feb. 21st
Bradley Hospital
Pine Room
11:00-12:15pm
CASE PRESENTATION
Christopher Matkovic, MD
Senior Child Psychiatry Trainee