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San Diego
October 30-November 2, 2008
San Diego Convention Center and Marriott Hotel & Marina
The deadline for the Early Bird rate of $499 has been EXTENDED! Register now through August 31, 2008 for $499 – Save $500!
Register Early for Psychiatric Congress and Save!
CME LLC invites you to the highly-anticipated 2008 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress at our Early Bird rate of just $499. Experience the CME LLC difference with the diverse topics, esteemed presenters and practical education participants have come to expect from Congress.
Held at the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of downtown San Diego, October 30-November 2, this year's Congress is conveniently situated adjacent to our host hotel, the resort-style San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. This popular, four-day conference supplies you with most up-to-date clinical information you need to sharpen your skills and positively impact patient outcomes. Your colleagues agree, Congress is the ultimate resource for learning about significant advances and emerging treatment strategies from the nation's leading medical authorities. It's also the easiest way to access over 100 sessions and Industry-Supported Symposia devoted to the hottest topics in mental health care. Obtain all the credits you need—over 30 CME credits possible—at one conference, all under one roof. Congress' centralized location means there's no need to rush from one session to the next. Our useful course track system lets you schedule an educational program catered to your particular goals to optimize your learning experience.
Gain practical advice from over 50 experienced, renowned faculty at Psychiatric Congress. Featured speakers include:
Mark Gold, MD
Distinguished Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Anesthesiology, Community Health and Family Medicine, Evelyn and William McKnight Brain Institute; Chief, Division of Addiction Medicine, University of Florida
- Introduction to Drug Abuse and Dependency: New Insights From Cocaine to Alcohol
- Globesity: Crisis, Prospects and New Treatments
Jose R. Maldonado, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Chief, Medical and Forensic Psychiatry Section; Medical Director, Psychosomatic Medicine Service, Stanford University Medical Center
- Neuropsychiatric Masquerades: Medical and Neurological Disorders That Present With Psychiatric Symptoms
- Alcohol Withdrawal Syndromes: Pathophysiology and Management
Stephen B. Levine, MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University; Co-Director of the Center for Marital and Sexual Health, Beachwood, Ohio
- Infidelity I: Basic Background Concepts
- Infidelity II: Clinical Interventions
Kevin F. Gray
Director, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System; Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- No Lobe Unprobed: Mastering the Mental Status Exam
- Depression vs. Dementia: An Evolving Enigma in the Elderly
Why Should You Attend?
- Expert faculty speakers
- Over 85 exhibitors complementing the educational programs
- Industry supported breakfast, lunch and dinner symposia
- Over 100 sessions and symposia covering addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, psychotherapy, psychiatric disorders
- Networking opportunities with your peers
How Will You Benefit From CME’s Psychiatric Congress Sessions?
- Earn over 30 CME credits
- Discuss the most current research on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of various psychiatric disorders and their implications on your patient care
- Identify the latest advances in treatment methods and scientific approaches for psychiatric disorders, and how to incorporate these principles into your practice
- Network with mental health care professionals from around the nation
- Design your own personal learning experience with 12 specialty tracks
- Q-and-A sessions with renowned experts from the industry discussing emerging trends in your field
In addition to superior continuing medical education, Congress features the Exhibit Hall, a favorite among participants. This is your opportunity to confer with colleagues about the wealth of information provided in sessions, forge advantageous connections with representatives from pharmaceutical companies, book publishers and other practice-related vendors, and network with key figures in mental health care. You'll also have the chance to win one of several fantastic prizes when you participate in our celebrated "Passport to Prizes" game.
Register today—Risk Free! - The deadline for the Early Bird rate of $499 has been EXTENDED!
Enjoy a savings of $500 now through August 31, 2008. If you are unable to attend, simply notify us in writing up to 10 days before Congress begins and you'll receive a full tuition refund!
*The Early Bird rate of $499 is available through August 31, 2008. Thereafter, the tuition rate will increase to $999. The rate of $474 includes a $25 online discount.
Special Travel Discounts
As a Psychiatric Congress attendee, you’ll benefit from special hotel, airfare and transportation rates to make your stay in San Diego enjoyable and convenient.
Hotel
Discounted room rates are available at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, valid three days before and after Psychiatric Congress: $259 City View or $279 Bay View per night, single or double occupancy. These rates are based on availability and do not include applicable taxes or fees. For reservations, click on the links above, or call the hotel directly at (619) 234-1500. (Be sure to mention “CME” or “Psychiatric Cong. ” in order to receive this discount.) Click here to instantly make hotel room reservation!
Airfare
Airfare discounts may be available to attendees through American Airlines. For reservations, call (800) 433-1790 (please specify index #A1238SS).
Transportation/Parking
Special car rental discounts are available through AVIS and Hertz. Call AVIS at 800-331-1600 and specify discount number D188993. Call Hertz at 800-654-2240 and specify discount number 021A0017. Self parking at the hotel is $20 per night and valet parking is $30. Parking at the convention center is $8 per day.*
*Prices subject to change without notice.
Other Important Information
Temperature/Clothing
Temperatures in San Diego during the time of Psychiatric Congress reach average highs of 70 and lows of 50. Dress is casual and comfortable. For more information on San Diego activities and attractions, visit www.sandiego.org.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer service department at (800) 447-4474 or customer.service@CMELLC.com.
Who Will Benefit
Education Objective
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Recently Added Symposia!
13-0 Fibromyalgia (1.25 credits)
22-0 Adult ADHD (1.25 credits)
25-0 Depression (1.5 credits)
28-0 Bipolar Disorder (1.5 credits)
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CALL FOR POSTERS
The 2008 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress provides psychiatrists and other mental healthcare professionals with the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas and research with their colleagues.
Poster presentations provide an excellent forum for authors to present their latest research findings or for introducing interesting, innovative, clinically relevant information.
For more information and a submission form, please click here.
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