Medical Psychiatry is an exciting and rapidly growing field that is at the forefront of integrated medical and psychiatric practice in both the general hospital and outpatient settings. Providers specialize in the treatment of illness at the interface of medicine and psychiatry, including delirium, catatonia, neurocognitive disorders, and complications of psychiatric illness or interventions. There is a focus on the evaluation and comprehensive treatments including psychopharmacologic and psychological therapies of patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms that may result from medical, surgical, gynecologic and oncologic illness, as well as patients with primary psychiatric illness complicated by medical disease. This course is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge, skills for diagnostic work-up and treatment of patients suffering from both psychiatric and medical disorders. Faculty will review cutting-edge clinical research, evidence-based interventions and practical guidelines for the clinician. The course content will include the process of psychiatric assessment and consultation in the medical setting including novel deliveries of care, management of challenging neuropsychiatric presentations in the inpatient, emergency and outpatient settings, treatment of substance use in the medical setting and non-pharmacological interventions in Medical Psychiatry. We will discuss the management of patients in burn/trauma, neuropsychiatry, addiction, critical care, cardiology, oncology, transplant, women’s mental health and other areas. This course also provides an opportunity for comprehensive review before ABPN specialty boards exams. Learners will benefit from a variety of educational formats, including lectures, panel discussions, case discussions, question and answer sessions and electronic syllabus.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate relationships between medical and psychiatric subspecialties as they pertain to psychiatric manifestations in the medical setting.
- Generate clinically meaningful differential diagnoses when presented with neuropsychiatric symptoms in the medical setting.
- Provide an inter-professional team-based approach to the assessment and treatment of psychiatric symptoms in the medically ill.
- Utilize up-to-date diagnostic criteria and assessment methods to evaluate and monitor patients with psychiatric symptoms.
- Implement evidence-based treatment recommendations and monitor patient response.
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Day One Topics
- Introduction to Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
- Psychiatric Consultation in Medical/Surgical Settings
- Psychosocial Formulation and Intervention in Complex Settings
- Ethical and Legal Considerations in Capacity Assessments
- Management of Agitation in the Medical Setting
- Psychiatric Emergencies:
- Catatonia
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Acute Psychiatric Management and Emergency Department (ED) Boarding
- Managing Behavioral Outbursts in Developmentally Delayed Patients
Day Two Topics
- ECG Interpretation for the Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist
- QTc Prolongation:
- Overview of Medications
- Risk Stratification and Mitigation
- Critical Care Psychiatry
- Delirium: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Treatment
- Eating Disorders: Medical & Psychiatric Care
- Pharmacological Considerations in Pregnancy
- Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy
- PMDD and Menopause
Day Three Topics
- Evaluation and Assessment of Transplant Patients
- Care for Burn and Trauma Patients
- Trauma-Informed Care in the Hospital Setting
- Interface of Pain and Addiction in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
- Management of Substance Use Disorders in Medical Settings
- Counseling on Medical Cannabis Use
- Psycho-Oncology Primer
- Psychological Health in Hematologic Malignancies
- Management at End of Life
- Neurocognitive Effects of Chemotherapy
- Addressing Religion and Spirituality in Oncology Patients
Day Four Topics
- Psychiatric Disorders in Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders with a Psychiatry Focus
- Inflammation and Autoimmune Disorders in Psychiatric Illness
- Neuropsychiatric Manifestations in HIV and Infectious Disorders
- Functional Neurocircuitry and Neuroanatomy of Psychiatric Symptoms
- Neurocognitive Impairment and Dementia
- Epilepsy and Stroke
- Neuropsychiatry of Movement Disorders
- Functional Neurologic and Somatoform Disorders
These topics provide a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of medical and psychiatric care, focusing on practical skills, evidence-based interventions, and the integration of specialized knowledge to manage complex neuropsychiatric and medical conditions. Participants will gain insights into advanced diagnostic techniques, ethical considerations, and innovative treatment strategies to enhance their clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
Course Directors:
Adrienne Taylor, MD Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ÂAssociate Director, Division of Medical Psychiatry
Program Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Sejal Shah, MD
Chief, Division of Medical Psychiatry
Associate Vice Chair, Clinical Consultation Services
Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
David Silbersweig, MD Chair Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry and Institute for the Neurosciences, Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospitals
Heidi Holiver. Heidi Holiver, DNP
Faculty member, Division of Medical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Hermioni Amonoo, MD, MPP
Gaston Baslet, MD
Scott Beach
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolJhilam Biswas, MD
Director, Psychiatry, Law and Society Program (PLSP)
Co-Director, Harvard Mass General Brigham Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, Instructor, Harvard Medical SchoolMaureen Cassady, MD
Instructor, Harvard Medical SchoolChristopher Celano, MD
Associate Director of the Cardiac Psychiatry Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolCarlos Fernandez-Robles, MD, MBA
Chief, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolMargo Funk, MD, MA
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Vice Chair for Education, Department of Psychiatry
Program Director, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Psychiatry Residency
Director, Cardiovascular Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s HospitalDavid Gitlin, MD
Attending Psychiatrist, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolJennifer Goetz, MD
Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatry, Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
Lecturer, Harvard Medical SchoolCatherine Gonzalez, MD
Medical Director Employee and Faculty-Trainee Mental Health Programs
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Associate Psychiatrist, Brigham and Women’s HospitalJohn Grimaldi, MD
Instructor, Harvard Medical School; Associate Psychiatrist, Brigham and Women’s HospitalRishab Gupta, MD
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Associate Psychiatrist, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner HospitalMichelle Jacobo, PhD
Director of Psychology Services, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical SchoolHadine Joffe, MD, MSc
Interim Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Executive Director, Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women’s Health and Gender Biology , Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Paula A. Johnson Professor of Psychiatry in the Field of Women’s Health, Harvard Medical SchoolNomi Levy-Carrick, MD, DPhil
Division of Medical Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s HospitalStanley Lyndon, MD
Director of Education, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolScott McGinnis, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s HospitalFremonta Meyer, MD
Staff Psychiatristm, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolDamien Miran, MD
Clinical Director, DFCI Inpatient Psychiatry Consult Service
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Associate Psychiatrist, Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteLeena Mittal, MD
Director of Reproductive Psychiatry Consultative Services Division of Women’s Mental Health Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s HospitalAshwini Nadkarni, MD
Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Associate Psychiatrist
Director of Digital Integrated Care
Director of Wellness, Brigham and Women’s HospitalJohn Peteet, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolNathan Praschan, MD, MPH
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Fellowship Assistant Co-Director
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Associate Psychiatrist, Brigham and Women’s HospitalZachary Sager, MD
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Associate Psychiatrist, Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteChase Samsel, MD
Naomi Schmelzer, MD
Director of Medical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
Instructor, Harvard Medical SchoolRoxanne Sholevar, MD
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Associate Psychiatrist, Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteJoji Suzuki, MD
Director, Division of Addiction Psychiatry
Program Director, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolPolina Teslyar, MD
Director of Reproductive Psychiatry Consultation Divisions of Women’s Mental Health and Medical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s HospitalClaire Twark, MD
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolDaniel Weisholtz, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Associate Neurologist, Brigham and Women’s HospitalWho Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs, including:
- Specialty Physicians:
- Psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, and other medical specialists involved in the care of patients at the interface of medicine and psychiatry.
- Primary Care Physicians:
- General practitioners managing patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs):
- Particularly those specializing in mental health, geriatrics, or primary care.
- Physician Assistants (PAs):
- Providing care in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or integrated healthcare settings.
- Psychologists:
- Clinical and health psychologists collaborating in multidisciplinary teams or focusing on psychosomatic conditions.
This program is designed for professionals looking to advance their expertise in integrated medical-psychiatric care and develop skills to address complex cases with confidence
What You Can Learn: A Comprehensive Learning Experience
This course offers a robust educational experience, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of medical psychiatry. Participants will learn to:
- Enhance Diagnostic Expertise:
- Evaluate relationships between medical and psychiatric subspecialties.
- Generate accurate and clinically meaningful differential diagnoses for neuropsychiatric symptoms.
- Implement Evidence-Based Treatments:
- Apply advanced psychopharmacologic and psychological therapies to manage psychiatric conditions in medically ill patients.
- Utilize non-pharmacological interventions tailored to diverse clinical settings.
- Master Complex Clinical Scenarios:
- Address psychiatric emergencies such as catatonia, NMS, and serotonin syndrome
- Manage agitation, behavioral outbursts, and substance use disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Specialize in Targeted Care Areas:
- Gain expertise in trauma-informed care, psycho-oncology, and women’s mental health, including PMDD and menopause.
- Understand the psychiatric implications of conditions like endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, and infectious diseases such as HIV.
- Develop a Multidisciplinary Approach:
- Provide inter-professional, team-based care for complex cases.
- Integrate psychiatric consultation within medical and surgical settings.
- Prepare for Certification and Board Exams:
- Access comprehensive content to support preparation for ABPN specialty board exams in psychiatry.
By enrolling, you’ll acquire actionable knowledge and strategies to elevate your clinical practice and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients navigating both medical and psychiatric challenges.
Why This Course?
The Medical Psychiatry: Comprehensive Update course stands out as a premier educational experience for healthcare professionals. Here’s why you should enroll:
- Expert Faculty:
- Learn from world-renowned experts in psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and medical care who bring decades of clinical and research experience.
- Comprehensive Curriculum:
- Cover a broad spectrum of topics, from psychiatric emergencies and neurocognitive disorders to specialized areas like psycho-oncology, trauma-informed care, and women’s mental health.
- Practical and Evidence-Based Learning:
- Gain actionable insights and advanced skills to diagnose, treat, and manage complex cases at the intersection of medicine and psychiatry.
- Cutting-Edge Techniques:
- Stay ahead with the latest innovations in psychiatric care, including psychopharmacologic therapies, non-pharmacological interventions, and integrated care delivery methods.
- Interdisciplinary Approach:
- Learn strategies for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Tailored for Professionals:
- Designed to meet the needs of specialty physicians, primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychologists.
- Board Exam Preparation:
- Prepare effectively for ABPN specialty board exams with focused content and expert guidance.
- Flexible Learning Options:
- Enjoy diverse learning formats, including lectures, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and an electronic syllabus for anytime access.
Take your practice to the next level by joining a course that combines clinical rigor with practical application to empower healthcare providers in delivering exceptional patient care.
