SAVE THE DATES IN 2013!
July 26-28, 2013
Texas Society of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry
Annual Meeting and CME Program
Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston,
TX
Conference Information and
Registration: Click here
Conference Exhibit Application:
Click here
November 8-10, 2013
Texas Society of Psychiatric
Physicians
Annual Convention and
Scientific Program
Westin Houston Memorial City
Hotel, Houston, TX
TSPP Member-in-Training Poster Session information and
submission form, click here.
TEXAS SOCIETY OF PSYCHIATRIC PHYSICIANS
57TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
“Update in Psychiatric Care: Changes & Challenges in Practice”
November 8-10, 2013 * Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel, Houston, Texas
MEETING LOCATION / HOTEL RESERVATIONS
ALL MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
TSPP’s 57th Annual Convention and Scientific Program will be held at the new
Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel, 945 Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77024,
1-281-501-4300. A special TSPP discounted room rate* of $149 Single or Double;
$159 Triple and $169 Quad is available to program registrants until October 17
or upon sell-out whichever occurs first. (And for those placing reservations in
the TSPP discounted room block, included in your special TSPP room rate, is
complimentary high speed internet access in your guest room at no extra charge!)
Make your hotel reservation today by calling 1-800-937-8461, through Central
Reservations at 1-800-228-3000 or online at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/tspp2013annualconventionand
scientific program.
WESTIN HOUSTON MEMORIAL CITY HOTEL
Newly opened, in Spring 2011, the Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel is
conveniently connected to Memorial City Mall and near Houston’s evolving
CityCentre area, the Energy Corridor and the Westchase District, the hotel is an
oasis from the everyday.
The hotel features In-Room or 18th Floor Spa Treatments; Rooftop Infinity Pool
and Whirlpool with sweeping views of the Houston skyline and the Westin Workout
Fitness Studio. Located on the main floor of the hotel is the sophisticated
ambience of 024 Grille which includes a lively open kitchen, rustic wood dining
tables, and natural red brick, complemented by a large backlit bar with leather
stools. Power up your mornings with a full SuperFoodsRx™ breakfast menu, or stop
in at lunch for a sandwich, burger, salad, or brick-oven pizza. At dinner, 024
Grille stays true to its name and serves quality steaks, racks of lamb, veal
chops, and daily fresh seafood specials. Or for casual refreshments, the hotel’s
friendly first-floor 024 Lounge welcomes you with a sleek, modern interior in
shades of calming blues and greens—the perfect spot to wind down from a busy
day. The lounge features comfortable, over-stuffed sofas and chairs, a cascading
two-sided water wall, and several flat screen TVs—all in an atmosphere conducive
to enjoying small bites with your favorite beverages. Enjoy delectable
selections from 024 Grille's full menu, including brick-oven pizzas, truffle
fries, and jumbo shrimp cocktails with cognac cocktail sauce.
SPECIAL REGISTRATION FEES FOR TSPP AND TSCAP MEMBERS IN TRAINING
Special ‘FREE’ Incentive Offer for TSPP Members in Training. Once again, TSPP is
pleased to offer the waiver/refund of the CME Scientific Program registration
fee before the discounted cut-off date IF the member’s Training Director
registers for the Scientific Program. So all Members-in-Training encourage your
Training Director to register and then send in your registration form, with the
name of your Training Director noted, and then plan on attending the Scientific
Program FREE! (Offer extended to TSPP and TSCAP Members-in-Training Residents
and Fellows who are members of TSPP and/or TSCAP.
TSPP AND TSCAP MEDICAL STUDENTS AND MEMBERS IN TRAINING POSTER SESSION
In order to familiarize Texas psychiatrists with the research efforts and
achievements of their colleagues, the TSPP Continuing Medical Education
Committee is soliciting scientific posters.
The posters need not be especially made for this meeting. Posters presented at
the APA or at other scientific meetings within the last year would be
appropriate. TSPP’s goal is to support collaborative interaction among the Texas
researchers and also to familiarize the general membership about new advances
made in the state. The deadline for poster applications is October 20, 2012 and
if you present a poster, your registration fees for the Scientific Program and
Saturday luncheon are waived! Please contact tsppofc@aol.com for a copy of the
Poster Application Form.
SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY GOLF OUTING
Polish up on your golf game in an exciting location! For those convention
attendees, guests and golf enthusiasts arriving early, TSPP members are
arranging a tee time for a group play. If you are interested in playing, please
be sure to check the Golf Section box on the TSPP Registration Form.
TITUS HARRIS SOCIETY
The Titus Harris Society Executive Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7,
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm and all members of the Titus Harris Society are invited to a
special Early Bird Party to be held in conjunction with the TSPP Annual
Convention, Thursday, November 7, 6:30-9:30 pm at the Westin Houston Memorial
City Hotel. The Titus Harris Business Meeting will be held Friday, November 8,
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. In addition TSPP extends a special invitation to the Titus
Harris Society members to extend their weekend stay and attend the CME Program
and other social activities. Titus Harris Society members will be identified by
special ribbons on their convention name badges.
AWARDS RECEPTION / BANQUET
Saturday evening’s festivities begin with a complimentary wine and cheese
reception for registrants attending the Awards Banquet honoring the 2013 TSPP
Award Recipients for their outstanding contribution to Psychiatry:
Lynne Cleveland (Houston)- Special Service Award
E. Nicole Cooper, MD (Dallas) - Special Service Award
Register early to reserve a table for your friends at this memorable evening!
DR. SPENCER BAYLES OUTSTANDING TSPP MEMBER AWARD
This award named in memory of Dr. Spencer Bayles was established in 2010 to
recognize members for outstanding and consistent participation in TSPP
activities. The award will be presented during TSPP’s Annual Business Luncheon
on Saturday, November 9 so please plan to attend and thank your fellow
colleagues for their outstanding volunteer service. This year’s Award Recipients
are:
Edward S. Furber, MD, Fort Worth
Esteban A. Gonzalez, MD, McAllen
DAVID PHARIS AWARD
The David Pharis Award will be presented by the Department of State Health
Services and TSPP to recognize significant contributions to safety and quality
inpatient care and outcomes in State Hospitals. This year’s award will be
presented during TSPP’s Annual Business Luncheon on Saturday, November 9. Please
attend and express your appreciation to the organization selected for this
degree of excellence.
The 2013
Texas Legislative Session
The Texas Legislature convened in January. It will be another
challenging Session and the Federation and its member organizations will be
heavily involved in monitoring legislation and educating legislators about
psychiatric issues.
Member organizations of the Federation, the Texas Society of
Psychiatric Physicians, the Texas Academy of Psychiatry and the Texas Society of
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, urge you to become involved in the political
and legislative process to ensure that quality psychiatric care and patient
safety are preserved and protected.
To assist in your involvement in the legislative process,
bills of interest to psychiatry in the current Legislation Session may be viewed
by clicking here.
Political Action
Politics is all about relationships --
"In politics, familiarity doesn't breed contempt. It
breeds votes." (Paul Lazarsfeld). The Federation has encouraged all
psychiatrists to get to know their elected representatives through its Political
Action Task Force, launched during each election cycle. The focus of the
Political Action Task Force is to encourage each psychiatrist to contact his/her
legislator and engage in
a dialogue about quality psychiatric care in Texas. The relationships formed
with legislators will pay dividends during the Legislative
Session.
"Just because you do not take an interest in
politics doesn’t mean that politics won’t take an interest in you."
Pericles
DSM-5 Now Available for Preorder
Mental health diagnostic
manual set for May 22 publication
The most recent revision of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM-5) is now available for preorder from American
Psychiatric Publishing. DSM-5, which received final approval by APA Board
of Trustees on Dec. 1, 2012, is the guidebook used by clinicians and researchers
to diagnose and classify mental disorders. It is the first major revision of
diagnostic criteria to be published since 1994. Preorders for the book will be
fulfilled beginning on the manual’s publication date of May 22.
“This new manual represents the current
science and best practices of our field providing standard criteria by which
mental disorders are diagnosed,” said James H. Scully, MD, medical director and
chief executive officer of APA. “Since the last revision, a wealth of new
research and knowledge has become available. Our hope is that by more accurately
defining disorders, diagnosis and clinical care will be improved and new
research will be facilitated to improve our understanding.”
To help people understand the context for many
of the changes, a new
DSM-5 web site
features news updates, fact sheets, videos, highlights of changes, and order
information.
The print version of the book, as well as a suite of complementary publications, may be ordered online
here
or by calling 1-800-368-5777.
Available in May
Guidebook used by
clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. $199
(hardcover); $149 (paperback)
Concise reference
provides quick access to the information essential to making a diagnosis. $69
(paperback)
Clinician’s companion
for using DSM-5 in diagnostic interviews. $65 (paperback)
Available in August
Designed to test the
reader’s knowledge of the new diagnostic criteria. $65 (paperback)
User-friendly,
supplementary guide for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health
practitioners. $70 (paperback)
Available in September
Companion volume for
students, residents, and clinicians. $70 (paperback)
Presents patient
cases that exemplify the mental disorders in DSM-5. $129 (hardcover); $89
(paperback)
Designed for both
clinicians and students learning psychiatric diagnosis. $87 (paperback)
The manual’s comprehensive revision process,
the first complete revision since 1994, has spanned over a decade and included
contributions from more than 1,500 experts in psychiatry, psychology, social
work, psychiatric nursing, pediatrics, neurology, and other related fields from
39 countries. The book’s publication coincides with APA’s annual meeting in San
Francisco on May 18 to 22.
ACO's & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Click here
to view a new AACAP document on ACO's & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:
Preparing for the Impact of Healthcare Reform. The document was developed by the
AACAP Task Force on Healthcare Delivery Systems. It provides child and
adolescent psychiatrists with an overview of the changes in healthcare delivery
that are expected to occur as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, as well as how these changes will affect the practice of child and
adolescent psychiatry.
Please check the Job Bank for career
opportunities. If you wish to post a job opportunity, please
click here for an Job Bank Advertising
Contract. If you wish to advertise in the Texas Psychiatrist
Newsletter, with a circulation of over 3,000, please
click here for a Newsletter Advertising
Contract.
Contact Information
- Telephone
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512-478-0605
- FAX
- 512-478-5223
- Postal address
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401 West 15th Street, Suite 675, Austin, Texas 78701
- Electronic mail
TxPsychiatry@aol.com
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