Richter Conference
36th Annual Arthur B. Richter Conference
Obsessions, Compulsions, and Tics
February 22, 2013
The Ritz Charles
Carmel, Indiana
Register here: 36th Richter Conference Registration Form
Course Description:
The 36th annual Arthur B. Richter Conference in Child Psychiatry, sponsored by the IUSM Department of Psychiatry, Section of Child Psychiatry, and the Riley Hospital for Children Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, will provide a forum for information exchange among physicians, psychologists, therapists, social workers, nurses, and other allied mental health professionals. The conference will provide empirically-based information regarding current best practice applications for assessment and treatment of obsessions, compulsions, and tics, and provide thoughts on future directions for research.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- describe presenting symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and tic disorder;
- identify other disorders that may be comorbid with obsessive-compulsive disorder and tic disorder;
- describe the management of obsessive-compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders in an office setting;
- describe the current understanding of genetic and neurobiological aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder and tic disorder; and
- discuss the range of interventions available including psychosocial, educational, and psychopharmacological treatments for children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder and/or Tourertte's disorder.
Agenda:
7:30 am Registration and continental breakfast
8:45 am Welcome
David Dunn, M.D.
9:00 am Diagnostics, Etiology, and Epidemiology of OCD and Tic Disorder
John Walkup, M.D., Cornell University School of Medicine
10:30 am break
10:45 am Psychosocial Treatment of OCD
Eric Scott, Ph.D., HSPP, IUSM Psychiatry
11:45 am lunch provided
1:00 pm Phenomenology of Obsessions and Tics in the General Population
John Walkup, M.D., Cornell University
2:00pm Medication Management of OCD
Kelda Walsh, M.D., IUSM Psychiatry
3:00 pm break
3:15 pm Evidence-based Treatment of Tic Disorder and Tourette Syndrome
John Walkup, M.D., Cornell University
4:15 pm adjourn
Speakers:
Eric Scott, Ph.D., HSPP, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry; Department of Psychiatry, IUSM; Co-Chief, Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana
John Walkup, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry; DeWitt Wallace Senior Scholar; Vice Chair, Psychiatry; Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
Kelda Walsh, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry; Department of Psychiatry, IUSM; Co-Chief, Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana
Accreditation Statement:
For Physicians: An application has been made for CME credit; credit is pending.
For Psychologists: The Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Section of Psychology, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Section of Psychology, maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Designation Statement:
For Physicians: An application has been made; CME credit is pending.
For Psychologists: The Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Section of Psychology, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Section of Psychology, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 5.5 CE credits can be earned at this continuing education activity. Full attendance at this program is required to receive credit, per APA policy. CE certificates will be provided to requestors at the conclusion of this conference at the registration table. Please note this CE credit is for psychologists only.
Faculty Disclosure Statement:
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, and planning committee members participating in an IUSM-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
Note:
While it offers CME credits, this activity is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
Registration Fees:
Physicians/Psychologists $135
IU faculty, staff, & all others $115
Attendance Certificates:
The Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of Continuing Medical Education will issue certificates of attendance to Nurses, Social Workers, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, and others needing an attendance certificate. Verification of the acceptance of a CME certificate by outside agencies is the responsibility of the registrant.
CME certificates and certificates of attendance will be e-mailed after the program to the email address with which you registered. Please allow 4 weeks for certificate processing.
CE certificates for psychologists will be distributed at the conclusion of the program at the registration table.
Special Accommodations:
We want everyone to feel welcome at this and other department events. If you need a special accommodation to participate in this program, we will try to provide it. Please contact Kellie Hindman at kmhindma@iupui.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
Location:
The Ritz Charles is located at 12156 North Meridian Street in Carmel, Indiana. Parking is abundant and free.
