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MEETING LOCATION: The 68th Annual Convention and Scientific Program will take place at the The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center, located at 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551. Explore this 32-acre luxurious Texas beachfront resort and spa on beautiful Galveston Island with breathtaking Gulf views. Dine in the award-winning restaurants, sip a refreshing cocktail in The Cove pool, or get a relaxing massage. Then step into the excitement of historic Galveston Island, which boasts a wide array of activities on land and sea with 32 miles of sun-drenched beaches, historic sites, excellent dining and famed shopping.
THURSDAY – RESIDENT FELLOW MIXER
Open to all Resident Fellow members registered for the conference. Please RSVP separately at https://forms.gle/wdXnDoH5CWkGHDJg6.
FRIDAY – WELCOME RECEPTION
Kick off the conference alongside colleagues and friends at the Friday evening Welcome Reception, from 6:30-8:30pm in the Exhibit Hall. We have several Sponsors/ Exhibitors that will be in attendance, as well as Poster Presentations.
Start your holiday shopping early with the Kendra Scott Trunk Show, benefitting the Texas Foundation for Psychiatric Education and Research. 20% of all onsite sales will be donated to the Foundation!
FRIDAY – TEXAS ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY PROGRAM – OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES – FREE for Texas Academy of Psychiatry Members / $25 for TAP NON-Members.
Not a member of TAP? If you are already a member of TSPP or TSCAP you can join the Texas Academy of Psychiatry as a Member for only $25.00 (visit www.txpsych.org Academy to apply today).
AWARDS RECEPTION / BANQUET: Saturday evening festivities begin with a complimentary wine and cheese reception for registrants attending the Awards Banquet honoring the 2024 TSPP Award Recipients for their outstanding contributions to Psychiatry. Register early to reserve a table for your group at this memorable evening!
TSPP 2024 POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Medical Students, Residents and Fellows in Training who are members of TSPP, TSCAP, and TAP will present/display posters at the TSPP 68th Annual Convention and Scientific Program during the Friday Evening Welcome Reception and Saturday Continental Breakfast and refreshment breaks, November 8-9, at the San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center. Make time to visit with our presenters!
TSPP has reserved a block of discounted rooms for registered conference attendees and sponsors at a rate of $199/night (plus $8 daily resort fee, taxes & fees). Click here to reserve your discounted room online, or call the Reservations Department at 800-392-5937 (toll free) and identify yourself as an attendee or sponsor of the TSPP 68th Annual Convention. The discounted rate is available until October 18th or upon sellout, whichever occurs first.
Booking a room within the TSPP room block is an important way to support TSPP and helps to keep the overall meeting registration fee and costs as low as possible. Please help us help you by booking your room at the hotel hosting the meeting and within the TSPP room block.
Thursday, November 7
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Registration
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm TSCAP Executive Committee
7:00 pm– 8:00 pm Chapter Leadership Forum Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Resident Fellow Mixer
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Federation Delegate Assembly Meeting
Friday, November 8
7:30 am – 8:30 pm Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am Foundation Board of Directors Breakfast Meeting
8:30 am – 5:00 pm Committee Refreshments
9:00 am – 10:30 am COUNCIL ON LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
• Ethics Committee
• Distinguished Fellowship Committee
• Finance Committee
10:45 am – 12:15 pm COUNCIL ON SERVICE MEETINGS
• Academic Psychiatry Committee
• Children & Adolescents Committee
• Forensic Psychiatry Committee
• Public Mental Health Services Committee
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Committee Members’ Luncheon
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm TSPP Officer Orientation
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Texas Academy of Psychiatry Board of Trustees Meeting
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Resident-Fellow Section Committee Meeting
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Exhibits AND Poster Presenters Session Set Up
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm COUNCIL ON EDUCATION MEETINGS
• Continuing Medical Education Committee
• Professional Practice Management Committee
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Resident Fellow Member Section Program
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Texas Academy of Psychiatry Program
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm COUNCIL ON ADVOCACY MEETING – Government Affairs Committee
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Executive Council Meeting
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception with Exhibitors AND Poster Session for Meeting Registrants and Paid Guests
Saturday November 9
7:30 am – 7:00 pm Registration
7:30 am – 4:30 pm Exhibits Open and Poster Session
7:30 am – 8:15 am Complimentary Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall for Meeting Registrants and Paid Guests
8:15 am – 5:30 pm SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM “Future Directions in Psychiatry: Technology, Treatment, and Inclusion”
10:30 am – 10:50 am Refreshment Break and Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors and Poster Session
11:50 am – 12:10 pm Refreshment Break with Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors and Poster Session
12:10 pm – 1:30 pm Annual Joint Business Meeting Lunch
2:30 pm – 2:50 pm Refreshment Break and Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors and Poster Session
5:30 pm Exhibits and Poster Session Closes
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Reception for Awards Banquet Registrants Pre-Function
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Awards Banquet
Sunday November 10
7:30 am – 11:30 am Registration
7:30 am – 9:00 am Complimentary Continental Breakfast for Meeting Registrants and Paid Guests
8:15 am – 11:30 am SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM “Future Directions in Psychiatry: Technology, Treatment, and Inclusion”
10:00 am – 10:20 am Refreshment Break
November 9-10, 2024
9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM,
with 2.5 of the Hours Designated for Medical Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Saturday November 9, 2024
| 8:15 am – 8:30 am | Opening Remarks |
| 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Updates in Interventional Psychiatry – Camille Merhi, MD |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – Review definitions, history and indications for Interventional Psychiatry(IP) modalities: Electroconvulsive Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and (es)ketamine – Examine the differences in clinical application between esketamine and ketamine – Report efficacy, common side effects, and risks for each of the three IP modalities – Illustrate relative comparisons of efficacies between the three commonly used Interventional Psychiatry modalities – Recognize the role of psychotherapy in Interventional Psychiatry – Explore future directions and innovations in the IP field | |
| 10:30 am – 10:50 am | Refreshment Break with Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors |
| 10:50 am – 11:50 am | Ethics: Cultural Humility & the Challenges Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the Hispanic/Latinx Demographic – Octavio Martinez, MD |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – Recognize that the practice of cultural humility requires awareness and sensitivity to historical realities such as violence, oppression, and marginalization. – Define the process of providing patient care with cultural humility. – Understand the complexities of the values, customs, and health beliefs that characterize the Hispanic/Latinx Texas population. | |
| 11:50 am – 12:10 pm | Refreshment Break with Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors and Poster Session |
| 12:10 pm – 1:30 pm | Federation Business Meeting Lunch |
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | What Clinicians Need to Know About AI in Psychiatry – Darlene King, MD |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – Understand the landscape of AI and key terms relevant to existing and novel uses of AI in clinical care and in society. – Describe potential applications of AI in psychiatry, with a particular focus on understanding the risks and benefits of different uses. – Prepare for the potential implementation of AI in your clinical setting, including establishing policies around acceptable and unacceptable uses. | |
| 2:30 pm – 2:50 pm | Refreshment Break with Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors and Poster Session |
| 2:50 pm – 5:20 pm | Autism Diagnosis – Patricia Harkins, MD and Jessica Floyd Alexander, PsyD |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – Diagnose Autistic Disorder in a variety of age groups. – Refer patients with suspected Autistic Disorder to the proper specialist(s) for evaluation and diagnosis, when appropriate. | |
| 5:20 pm – 5:30 pm | Closing Remarks |
Sunday November 10, 2024
| 8:15 am – 8:30 am | Opening Remarks |
| 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Ethics: Social Security Disability for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders – Adam Casner, JD |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – Identify patients whose severe mental illness is causing impairment in functioning in multiple areas. – Understand what benefits may be available for persons with serious mental illness, such as disability payments, Medicare insurance, etc. – Understand the role of an attorney in facilitating the process of a patient applying for Social Security Benefits. – Understand the role of the clinician in the disability process. | |
| 10:00 am – 10:20 am | Refreshment Break |
| 10:20 am – 11:20 am | Suicide Prevention and Treatment Among Active-Duty Service Members (ADSM) and Veterans – Umar Latif, MD, FAPA |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – Identify key risk factors and systemic barriers to care related to suicide among active-duty service members and veterans. – Evaluate the impact of military culture and experiences on mental health and suicide risk among ADSM and veterans and adapt treatment approaches accordingly. – Apply current best practices in the management and treatment of suicidal ideation and behaviors in ADSM and veterans to enhance training and education programs. | |
| 11:20 am – 11:30 am | Closing Remarks |
CME PROGRAM GOAL / TARGET AUDIENCE This live activity has been designed in a format consisting of case study presentations, lectures and direct discussion to provide its primary target audience of Psychiatrists, as well as other specialties of medicine, with the most up-to-date, evidence-based data that can be translated into clinical practice. Information and data will address new developments in treatments and new directions in research to address the professional practice gaps of the learners and advance the physicians’ competence and effective use of targeted skills so that they may develop strategies to apply the knowledge, skills and judgement of the information presented in the educational activity into their practice. The learning objectives for this activity have been designed to address clinician competence.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT TSPP has incorporated into this CME activity the relevant educational needs concerning competence that underlie the professional practice gaps of our participants.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT The Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT STATEMENT The Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians designates this Live Activity for a maximum of nine (9) AMA PRA Category I CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
ETHICS DESIGNATION STATEMENT The presentation entitled “Cultural Humility” has been designated by the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians for one (1) hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. The presentation entitled “Social Security Disability for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders” has been designated by the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians for one and half (1.5) hours of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
FACULTY AND PLANNERS DISCLOSURE POLICY The Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians will disclose to participants the existence of any relevant financial relationships between faculty members, TSPP staff and members, who planned, authored, contributed to, and/or reviewed the content of this activity, and any commercial interest discussed in this educational activity. Disclosure will occur through written communication in the syllabus/handout material.