APA Daily Bulletin - Day 1, 2008 - (Page 1) researcher Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prominent scientist Solomon Snyder, M.D., will share his expertise from 40 years of studying the brain. guttmacher award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Educator and legal expert Douglas Mossman, M.D., will re-examine the implications of the Tarasoff decision. minority mental health awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The American Psychiatric Foundation will present four awards for advancing access to care for minorities. From the President Meeting Reflects focus on AdvocAcy And gReAt science Carolyn B. Robinowitz, M.D. President, American Psychiatric Association It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 161st American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. I’m thrilled to welcome all of you to my hometown. It’s a wonderful time to visit the Capitol City, and I hope you enjoy not only the meeting, but your leisure time as well. There is no better place to emphasize the APA’s “Voice in Action” than here in the nation’s capitol, where public policy is formed. The theme for my presidential year and this year’s annual meeting, “Our Voice in Action: Advancing Science, Care, and the Profession,” has dual meaning. First, it emphasizes advocacy. “Our Voice in Action” reflects the importance of communication — particularly the need for all of us working in the psychiatric profession to educate policy makers, the media, other physicians, clergy members, teachers, other health professionals, and the public at large about our message. It’s a simple message: Psychiatric disorders are real; they can be diagnosed accurately; there are effective treatments; and those treatments are affordable. It’s not enough to just speak for the profession and our patients. We must also have the very best science and care available, which is where “Advancing Science, Care, and the Profession” comes into play. And the annual meeting really addresses this part of the theme. In addition to lectures by outstanding scholars and clinicians, the educational opportunities at the annual meeting will be available in several formats, which will provide more focused and interactive experiences. Half- and full-day courses offer an opportunity for more intensive learning. Limited-attendance discussion groups and case conferences address clinical issues, and workshops and symposia focus on administrative and policy concerns as well as specific and subspecialty clinical topics. The annual meeting provides a venue for psychiatrists from all over the world to learn about the most up-to-date science and its relationship to patient care. The National Institute of Mental Health has developed an extensive track of presentations addressing scientific discoveries and their translation from “bench to bedside.” Two presidential symposia will focus on ways to integrate the best understanding of psychological as well as physiological/biological phenomena. Glen Gabbard, M.D., and Charlie Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., will lead “The Myth of the Med Check,” which will address the interaction of psychosocial and biological issues in See President, page 6 Attendees will descend on Washington, D.C., during the next several days to attend educational sessions during the 161st American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting. scientiFic Program Program features top presenters, premiere science David A. Baron, MS.Ed, D.O. Scientific Program Committee Chair APA’s 161st Annual Meeting Kicks Off at Opening Session The 2008 APA Annual Meeting officially gets under way at the Opening Session. APA President, Carolyn B. Robinowitz, M.D., will deliver her presidential address. Dr. Robinowitz’ speech will provide a look at the past year’s accomplishments and challenges. The Opening Session also provides attendees an opportunity to get to know APA Presidentelect, Nada L. Stotland, M.D., M.P.H., who will also share her goals and objectives for the coming year. The Opening Session and Presidential Address takes place Sunday, May 4, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in Hall D, Level 2 of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. When I accepted the role as leader of the Scientific Program Committee for the 161st American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, I was challenged by APA President Carolyn B. Robinowitz, M.D., to put together a program featuring the best available science that offered something for everyone — no matter background or interest. That’s a tall order. It took a lot of work, but I feel confident that the committee has indeed developed a world-class program with broad appeal. We have something for everyone — for the busy clinician, the analyst, the biological researcher, the medical student, and the resident. The educational opportunities you’ll encounter during the next several days will be presented by the most distinguished scientists and clinicians from around the globe, who have submitted countless proposals for workshops, symposia, courses, and more. One of the significant duties of the program committee is to review these submissions for scientific quality and merit, while also ensuring we choose a blend of sessions that support the theme for the meeting: “Our Voice in Action: See Scientific Program, page 6
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