CME SPOTLIGHT

AAGP Maintenance of Certification Conferences:

Identification and Treatment of
Late-Life Depression

 

May 6–7, 2011
The Biltmore
Coral Gables, Florida

Chairs
Sandra Swantek, MD
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Daniel Sewell, MD
University of California, San Diego, Department of Psychiatry

Faculty
George Alexopoulos, MD
New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center

David Coon, PhD
Arizona State University

Benoit Mulsant, MD
University of Toronto; University of Pittsburgh

Joan Prudic, MD
Columbia University Medical Center

Daniel Sewell, MD
University of California, San Diego, Department of Psychiatry

This intensive, interactive conference addresses the critical need for expertise in late-life depression as it impacts the overall health of the aging population.  Attend to earn continuing education credits and hear from world-renown faculty on the:

• Diagnosis of late-life depression
• Use of screening tools
• The depression/dementia dilemma
• New models of community-based interventions
• Where do we need to go to optimally treat late-life depression
• Pharmacology and non-pharmacological treatment of late-life depression
• New treatment modalities including VMS, TMS, ECT, etc.
• How to meet the new ABPN Maintenance of Certification requirements

Objectives

• Recognize varied presentations of depression
• Use appropriate screening tools correctly
• Describe multi-modal depression treatment approaches
• Understand the relationship between depression and physical health risk factors
• Develop strategies for treatment adherence
• Evaluate efficacy, safety and tolerability of treatment options
• Understand ABPN Maintenance of Certification requirements

Target Audience
This conference is for geriatric psychiatrists, general adult psychiatrists, advanced practice registered nurses, geriatricians, and primary care physicians who specialize in geriatrics.

Registration
Pre-registration fees: AAGP members $210, non-members $290, fellows/residents $125. Pre-Registration Ends May 1, 2011.

Hotel
Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia Avenue
 Coral Gables, FL 33134
305/445-1926

A place of elegance, beauty and old world charm, the Biltmore Hotel is a luxury golf and spa resort located in the elegant Coral Gables area of Miami, Florida. This historic resort features grand hotel rooms and suites, highly acclaimed restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness center and spacious state-of-the-art conference facilities. Surrounding the Miami Biltmore Hotel are 150 acres of lush and tropical landscapes, which include an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis courts and the world-famous Biltmore pool with private cabana suites. An oasis of privacy and tranquility in the vibrant city of Miami, the upscale Florida hotel is just minutes from the electricity of South Beach and downtown Miami as well as the flourishing business districts of Coral Gables. 

Conference rate: $189.00 if reservation is made by April 6, 2011. A one night’s deposit is required. To make your reservation call or e-mail The Biltmore:

• Call 305-445-1926 or 800-727-1926 and reference group code 2494.
• E-mail reservations@biltmorehotel.com and reference group code 2494.

CME
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Questions?
Please e-mail AAGP at main@aagponline.org or phone 301/654-7850.

This conference is supported in part by an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.

AAGP began offering Maintenance of Certification Conferences in 2005 to enhance AAGP's educational programming and provide geriatric psychiatrists with additional opportunities to earn continuing medical education credits, required for the maintenance of the geriatric psychiatry subspecialty certification. The MOC Conferences are also designed for general psychiatrists, geriatricians, nurses, family physicians, psychologists and researchers.