April 24–26, 2026 • Austin, Texas

TSPP Spring Conference & Scientific Program

“Contemporary Issues and Innovations in Psychiatric Practice”

Venue
The Westin Austin at The Domain
11301 Domain Drive, Austin TX 78758
CME Credits
5 AMA PRA Category 1
Incl. 1.5 hrs Medical Ethics / Professional Responsibility
Hotel rate deadline
March 31, 2026
Discounted group rate: $199+/night — book early
RSVP deadline (refund)
March 25, 2026
Full refund minus 25% processing if cancelled by this date
Meeting highlights
Program
Spring CME Program — 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
TSPP Committee Meetings — open to all members
Saturday Poster Presentations by medical students, residents & fellows
Government Affairs Committee & Luncheon Program
Executive Council Meeting & Officer Installation (2026–27 term)
Networking & extras
Exhibit Hall — practice tools, malpractice insurance, employment opportunities
Complimentary refreshments for all registered attendees
Friday Member Mixer & Teva presentation (7:30–9:30 pm)
Saturday Dinner Reception (7:15–9:00 pm)
iPic, Topgolf, Gloria’s, Punch Bowl Social — steps from the hotel

Daily schedule
Friday, Apr 24
Saturday, Apr 25 — CME
Sunday, Apr 26
All day
Registration open
TSPP Committee Meetings
7:30–9:30 pm
Member Mixer & Teva Medical Affairs PresentationRSVP required
Treatment in Schizophrenia — Olanzapine — Teva Medical Affairs
7:00 am
Registration opens • Exhibit Hall opens
Morning
Committee meetings • Poster presentations displayed throughout the day
1:10–1:20 pm
Opening Remarks
1:20–2:50 pm
Maternal-Fetal Psychiatry: Managing Psychiatric High-Risk Pregnancies
D. Jeffrey Newport, MD, MS, MDiv
2:50–3:10 pm
Refreshment break • Door prize drawings with exhibitors
3:10–4:10 pm
Thyroid Disorders — What Every Psychiatrist Should Know
Sowmya Boddhula, MD
4:10–4:20 pm
Refreshment break
4:20–5:50 pm
Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry: Ethical and Responsible Clinical PracticeEthics 1.5 hrs
Viv Babber, MD
5:50–6:00 pm
Break • Poster session concludes
6:00–7:00 pm
Mindfulness in Practice: Everyday Tools for Healing, Presence and Connection
Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, MD
7:00–7:10 pm
Closing remarks
7:15–9:00 pm
Dinner Reception
Unwind with colleagues at the conclusion of Saturday’s program
8:30–11:30 am
Registration open
9:00–11:00 am
Executive Council Meeting & Officer Installation (2026–27 term)
Complimentary continental breakfast for meeting registrants

Schedule subject to change.


Special events
Friday, April 24
Member Mixer & Teva Presentation
7:30–9:30 pm
Treatment in Schizophrenia — Olanzapine
Teva Medical Affairs
RSVP here →
Saturday, April 25
Exhibit Hall
Open throughout the day
Practice tools, malpractice insurance, employment opportunities
Exhibitor prospectus →
Saturday, April 25
Trainee Poster Presentations
Displayed throughout the day & during refreshment breaks
Medical students, residents & fellows who are TSPP / TSCAP / TAP members
Saturday, April 25
Dinner Reception
7:15–9:00 pm
Registration required

Hotel & logistics
Venue & accommodations

The Westin Austin at The Domain
11301 Domain Drive, Austin, TX 78758

Onsite: restaurant (Corinne), 24-hr Fitness Studio, outdoor pool

Nearby: iPic Theaters, Topgolf, Gloria’s Latin Cuisine, Punch Bowl Social

Group rate of $199+/night expires March 31, 2026. Booking within the TSPP room block helps keep registration fees low.
Reserve discounted room →
Registration & cancellation

Register online →

Cancellation policy
Full refund (less 25% processing) if written notice is received by March 25, 2026.
No refunds after March 25.

Questions? Contact TSPP at
TxPsychiatry@txpsych.org • (512) 222-6865


CME & accreditation
5
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
1.5
Hours Medical Ethics / Professional Responsibility
4
Featured faculty & lectures

Accreditation: The Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit designation: TSPP designates this live activity for a maximum of five (5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Ethics designation: The presentation “Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry: Foundations for Ethical and Responsible Clinical Practice” has been designated for 1.5 hours of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Target audience: Psychiatrists and other specialties of medicine. This activity provides evidence-based data addressing treatments, research directions, and professional practice gaps to advance physician competence.

Disclosure policy: TSPP will disclose relevant financial relationships between faculty, staff, and commercial interests in the syllabus/handout material.


Sponsors & exhibitors

Exhibit space provides an opportunity to connect with Texas psychiatrists and showcase your products, services, and employment opportunities.

View sponsor & exhibitor prospectus →