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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 11 - MAY 20, 2008 |
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Multidisciplinary CE Credits Offered!
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Pharmacology of Atypical Antipsychotics: Clinical Impact on Efficacy and Safety
Satellite Television Broadcast, Webcast, Telephone Simulcast
Premiere Date:
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
MODERATOR
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD |
FACULTY
David L. Dunner, MD, FACPsych |
Dan Haupt, MD |
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Augmenting Antidepressants with Atypical Antipsychotics in Major Depressive Disorder
Satellite Television Broadcast, Webcast, Telephone Simulcast
Premiere Date:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
MODERATOR
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD |
FACULTY
Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD |
Mark Hyman Rapaport, MD |
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1st Annual Chairs in Psychiatry Summit - The Master Class for Psychiatric Professional Development
Date: June 27 - 29, 2008
Location:
The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.681.4000
CHAIRED BY:
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD |
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Addressing Clinical Challenges in the Long-Term Treatment of Schizophrenia
Podcast
Released: Friday, February 22, 2008
FACULTY
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD
Peter F. Buckley, MD
Stephen R. Marder, MD
John W. Newcomer, MD
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Combating the Consequences of Excessive Sleepiness
Archived Videoconference
Released December 5, 2007
FACULTY
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD
David F. Dinges, PhD
Thomas Roth, PhD
Participate Order Online
Waking Up to the Problem of OSA: Consequences and Improved Recognition
Archived Audioconference
Released October 16, 2007
FACULTY
Sonia Ancoli-Israel, PhD
Barbara A. Phillips, MD, MSPH, FCCP
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NEW neuroscienceCME TV PREMIERES NEXT WEEK! 
AN INVITATION FROM DR. NEMEROFF
RESPONSES FROM OUR LAST COMPASS QUESTIONS™
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NEW neuroscienceCME TV
PREMIERES NEXT WEEK!
Pharmacology of Atypical Antipsychotics: Clinical Impact on Efficacy and Safety
Premiere Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Live Broadcast: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
"After the Show" live Q&A webcast: 1:02 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
ACTIVITY GOAL
To assess the clinical impact of pharmacology of the current FDA-approved atypical antipsychotics on safety and efficacy in the treatment of mental disorders.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the mechanism of action of atypical antipsychotics, including how receptor binding profiles affect safety profiles.
- Analyze the need to balance efficacy and safety in light of increased morbidity and mortality in this patient population.
- Evaluate medication adherence in patients with mental health disorders and how and when to consider switching antipsychotics in these patients.
CREDIT INFORMATION
This activity offers CE credit for:
- Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
- Nurses (CNE)
- Pharmacists (ACPE)
- Psychologists (APA)
- Social Workers (NASW)
- Certified Case Managers (CCMC)
All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.
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AN INVITATION FROM DR. NEMEROFF
Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD, is the chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He is also the Summit Chair for the 1st Annual Chairs in Psychiatry Summit-The Master Class for Psychiatric Professional Development. As Summit Chair, Dr. Nemeroff will lead a group of over 2 dozen psychiatry department chairs from across the country as they convene in Hilton Head, SC, in late June. Together these influential experts in the neurosciences will serve as faculty presenters for the inaugural Chair Summit. This extraordinary educational event is open to all mental health professionals but only 400 spots are available and are filling fast.
Please click here to listen to Dr. Nemeroff's personal invitation! We hope you'll consider joining him and his colleagues for this unique learning opportunity. For additional registration, lodging, and credit details, visit www.neuroscienceCME.com/CC303 or call the CME Outfitters Registrar Department at 877.263.7767.
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RESPONSES FROM OUR LAST COMPASS QUESTIONS™
In the 05.06.08 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked three questions.
Question #1 was "Were you aware of Brain Tumor Action Week?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
2% - Yes
98% - No
Question #2 was "Have you ever referred a patient for a brain tumor assessment?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
53% - Yes
47% - No
Question #3 was "How likely would you be to avail yourself of educational activities on diagnosis or management of brain tumors to improve your core knowledge?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
38% - Very likely
41% - Likely
16% - Unlikely
5% - Not at all
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