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MEETING LOCATION: The 69th Annual Convention and Scientific Program will take place at the The Westin Irving at Las Colinas, located at 400 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039 and just 8 miles from DFW airport. Enjoy this full-service hotel near the Irving Convention Center and unwind at The Westin Vibe Pool Bar, take a dip in the heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, or squeeze in a workout in the 24-hour Fitness Studio. Explore local entertainment and take a gondola ride along Mandalay Canal Walk, see a show at the Toyota Music Factory entertainment complex, movie at Alamo Drafthouse, or take a short drive to Medieval Times or Cidercade. Grab a margarita with colleagues at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine nearby, or at The Westin’s onsite restaurant Mesa Mescal. Dine offsite at Yard House, Pacific Table, Cork & Pig Tavern, Kitchen 101, or Brasao Brazilian Steakhouse. Explore the charm of Las Colinas, where there’s no shortage of things to do!
THURSDAY – RESIDENT FELLOW MIXER
Open to all Resident Fellow members registered for the conference. Please RSVP separately at https://forms.gle/MUrK5rG8qcRroKUH7.
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 Presenters.
Kendra Scott Giveback Offer, benefitting the Texas Foundation for Psychiatric Education and Research.
FRIDAY – TEXAS ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY PROGRAM – FREE TO ALL ATTENDEES – Title, sponsored by Teva Medical. Objectives:
AWARDS RECEPTION / BANQUET: Saturday evening festivities begin with a complimentary wine and cheese reception for registrants attending the Awards Banquet honoring the 2025 TSPP Award Recipients for their outstanding contributions to Psychiatry. Register early to reserve a table for your group at this memorable evening!
TSPP 2025 POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Medical Students, Residents and Fellows in Training who are members of TSPP, TSCAP, or TAP will present/display posters at the TSPP 69th Annual Convention and Scientific Program during the Friday Evening Welcome Reception and Saturday Continental Breakfast and refreshment breaks, November 7-8, at the The Westin Irving at Las Colinas.
Submission Deadline: October 1st
Click here to submit an abstract.
TSPP has secured a discounted group rate of $199 plus taxes and fees at The Westin Irving at Las Colinas. Click here for the TSPP booking link and reserve the reduced rate through October 21st or upon sellout, whichever occurs first.
Thursday, November 6
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 7
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 8
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 “Title”
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 9
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 “Title”
10:00 am – 10:20 am Refreshment Break
November 8-9, 2025
9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM,
with 2.5 of the Hours Designated for Medical Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Saturday, November 8, 2025
| 8:15 am – 8:30 am | Opening Remarks |
| 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Session – Speaker |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – – – |
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| 10:30 am – 10:50 am | Refreshment Break with Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors |
| 10:50 am – 11:50 am | Session – Speaker |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – . – – |
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| 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 | Session – Speaker |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – – – |
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| 2:30 pm – 2:50 pm | Refreshment Break with Door Prize Drawings with Exhibitors and Poster Session |
| 2:50 pm – 5:20 pm | Session – Speaker |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – – |
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| 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 | Session – Speaker |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – – – |
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| 10:00 am – 10:20 am | Refreshment Break |
| 10:20 am – 11:20 am | Session – Speaker |
| Objectives: The learning objectives for this activity has been designed to address clinician competence. Upon conclusion of the activity participants should be able to: – – – |
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| 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be made if written notice is received in the TSPP office by October 10, 2025, less a 25% processing charge. NO REFUNDS will be given after October 10, 2025.