Intensive diagnostic interviewing board review course - CME

INTENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEWING
Board Review Course for Part II of the ABPN
offered by the Massachusetts Mental Health Center and
the Department of Psychiatry at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education is presenting 3 days of diagnostic interview training. This course has been
developed for psychiatrists preparing to take their oral board exam. The course is also relevant for other clinicians wishing to improve interviewing
and problem solving skills.
In order to provide greater flexibility for attendees the 3 days of training are offered as two closely linked sub-courses, which we advocate
taking together. The schedule is as follows. On Wednesday, participants attend a series of lectures outlining skills strategies fundamental to
exam success. On the following Thursday and Friday, participants have the opportunity to practice mock exams in small groups and
receive individual feedback from course faculty. Also, this course will prepare candidates for the newly introduced ABPN case vignette section,
including information and sample written and video vignettes. Participation in this course is strongly encouraged for candidates preparing
for Part II of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Certification Exam in Psychiatry. The section on Wednesday is approved
for a maximum of 6.5 category 1 credits. The Thursday and Friday portion is approved for a maximum of 15 category 1 credits. Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday are approved for a maximum of 21.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.
An Optional Day Course
Wednesday
December 6, 2006
March 14, 2007
March 28, 2007
April 11, 2007
The objectives of this course are to:
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
● outline efficient and effective preparation for the oral board
exam.
● teach candidates for part II of the ABPN a bio-psychosocial
approach to comprehensive treatments, with special
emphasis on psychopharmacology and medical conditions
manifesting as psychiatric disorders.
● address both the conceptual framework of DSM-IV-TR
nosology and also specific diagnostic criteria for major
categories of psychiatric illness.
● provide exam candidates with useful methods for mastering
their own test-related anxiety.
Course participants will have the opportunity to practice relaxation
techniques in a group exercise illustrating the usefulness of the
methods taught in decreasing anxiety.
Optional Day Course Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration, Refreshments, and Welcome
9:00 - 10:00 I. Preparing for Part II of the ABPN Exam -
Andrew Aldridge, M.D.
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:45 II. Approaches to Comprehensive Treatments:
Essentials of Psychopharmacology -
Carl Salzman, M.D.
● Conceptual framework for demonstrating
competence and safety in prescribing
psychotropic drugs
● Work-up of the patient before treatment
● Strategies for presentation of
psychopharmacology information
● How to formulate a psychopharmacologic
approach to the patient with: Schizophrenia,
affective disorders, anxiety-related disorders
● Selection of appropriate drugs, dose range,
side effects, treatment augmentation, drug
interactions
11:45 - 12:45 Break for Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 IV.DSM-IV-TR - Russell G. Vasile, M.D.
● Overview
● Schizophrenic Disorders
Concept, specific criteria, type and course
● Mood Disorders
General classification system, specific criteria
● Personality Disorders
Definitions, comments, cluster A, B, and C
● Anxiety Disorders
Medical differential diagnosis, relationship of
panic disorder and agoraphobia, specific criteria
1:45 - 2:45 V. The Medical Aspects of the Board Exam in
Psychiatry - Raul Condemarin, M.D.
● Medical Conditions Presenting as
Psychiatric Disorders
● Medical Complications of Psychiatric Illness
● The Mental Status Exam and Formulation
2:45 - 3:15 Question and Answer Session - Faculty Panel
3:15 - 3:30 Break
3:30 - 5:00 VI.Anxiety Management Skills -
Robert M. Goisman, M.D. or
Matthew Robinson, Ph.D.
● Role of Sympathetic Stimulation, Discovery
of the Relaxation Response
● Lifestyle and Habit Factors
Caffeine and nicotine, alcohol, anti-anxiety
medication, role of cognitions
● Experiential Relaxation Exercise
5:00 Adjourn
DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
A Two-Day Course
Thursday and Friday
December 7-8, 2006
March 15-16, 2007
March 29-30, 2007
April 12-13, 2007
The objectives of this course are to:
● upgrade interview skills.
● improve techniques for concise summary, presentation,
and discussion of clinical data.
● master newly introduced case vignette section of the
ABPN.
Teaching methods include participation in, and observation of
diagnostic interviews, live patient and videotaped examinations,
and formal presentation of clinical data. Diagnostic interviewing
skills are emphasized. Course conditions will simulate the setting
of certification examinations in Psychiatry. Each participant will
have the opportunity to do at least one case presentation based
on a live patient interview and to undergo an intensive examination
by one of our faculty. In most instances, it will be possible for
a participant to be examined on additional live patient interviews
at an added fee of $250 per interview.
In the unfortunate event you do not pass Part II of the ABPN after
taking this course, you may take any of our future Part II ABPN
courses presented by Harvard Medical School Department of
Continuing Education at a 50% fee reduction.
Two-Day Course Schedule
Day 1
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Registration and Refreshments
8:00 - 8:45 Organizing the Clinical Interview -
Andrew Aldridge, M.D.
● Candidate introduction
● Eliciting narrative from the patient
● Moving to directive questioning
● The Mental Status Exam
8:45 - 9:30 Strategies for Passing Part II of the ABPN
Examination - Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D.
9:30 - 9:45 Break
9:45 - 11:00 Demonstration Video Vignettes for New Audiovisual
Portion of the Exam - Suzanna Zimmet, M.D.
11:00 - 12:00 Demonstration Live Patient Interview
Examination - Suzanna Zimmet, M.D.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Break for Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 Live Patient Interview and Exam (I)
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:45 Live Patient Interview and Exam (II)
3:45 - 5:00 Live Patient Interview and Exam (III)
Day 2
7:45 - 8:00 a.m. Refreshments
8:00 - 9:15 Demonstration Written Vignettes -
Suzanna Zimmet, M.D.
9:15 - 9:30 Break
9:30 - 10:45 Live Patient Interview and Exam (IV)
10:45 - 12:00 p.m. Live Patient Interview and Exam (V)
12:00 - 1:00 Break for Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 Live Patient Interview and Exam (VI)
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:45 Live Patient Interview and Exam (VII)
3:45 - 5:00 Live Patient Interview and Exam (VIII)
5:00 Adjourn
For information regarding course content, call The Continuing
Education Program Office at (617) 998-5028 or e-mail
infocme@bidmc.harvard.edu
Please enroll early for your choice of course. Enrollment is very
limited and these courses have filled during most years because
of their popularity.

TUITION
Optional Day Fees
Physicians: $250
Non-Physicians, Residents* and Fellows in
Training*: $135
Two-Day Fees
Physicians: $995
Non-Physicians, Residents* and Fellows in
Training*: $495
ACCREDITATION
Harvard Medical School is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (ACCME) to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. Harvard
Medical School designates the Two-Day
Course for a maximum of 15 category 1 credits,
the Optional Day Course for a maximum
of 6.5 category 1 credits, and the Complete
Three-Day Course for a maximum of 21.5
category 1 credits toward the AMA
Physician's Recognition Award. Physicians
should only claim credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists - The Massachusetts Mental
Health Center is approved by the American
Psychological Association to sponsor continuing
Education for psychologists. Massachusetts
Mental Health Center maintains responsibility
for the program and its content. The
Two-Day Course offers 15 credit hours, the
Optional Day Course offers 6.5 credit hours,
and the Complete Three-Day Course offers
21.5 credit hours.
Counselors - Massachusetts Mental Health
FACULTY (Partial List)
Andrew Aldridge, M.D., Clinical Instructor
of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
William Appleton, M.D., Assistant Clinical
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School.
James Beck, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
Carla Canuso, M.D., Instructor in
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
David E. Creasey, M.D., Clinical Instructor
in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
John A. Fromson, M.D., Assistant Clinical
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School; Chairman, Department of Psychiatry,
MetroWest Medical Center.
Robert M. Goisman, M.D., Associate
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School; Director of Medical Student
Education at Mass. Mental Health Center.
Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D., Professor of
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Co-
Director, Program in Psychiatry and the
Law, Mass. Mental Health Center.
Gordon Harper, M.D., Associate Professor
of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
Center is approved by the National Board of
Certified Counselors to offer continuing education
to participants. The Two-Day Course
meets the criteria for 15 credit hours, the
Optional Day Course meets the criteria for
6.5 credit hours, and the Complete Three-
Day Course meets the criteria for 21.5 credit
hours.
Nurses - Massachusetts Mental Health
Center is approved by the Arizona State
Nurses Association to offer continuing education
credits to participants. The Two-Day
Course meets the criteria for 18 contact
hours, the Optional Day Course meets the
criteria for 7.8 contact hours, and the
Complete Three-Day Course meets the criteria
for 25.8 contact hours.
REFUND POLICY
A handling fee of $60 is deducted for cancellation.
Refund requests must be received by
mail or fax one week prior to the course. No
refunds will be made thereafter.
Please Note: Program changes/substitutions
may be made without notice.
REGISTRATION
All foreign payments must be made by a draft
on a United States bank, or by Visa or
MasterCard. If paying by check, please make
it payable to Harvard Medical School and mail
with the completed registration form to:
Harvard Medical School, Department of
Continuing Education, P.O. Box 825,
Boston, MA 02117-0825. If paying by credit
card, please fax the completed registration
form to (617) 384-8686, register online at
www.cme.hms.harvard.edu, or mail it to the
above address. Telephone registrations are
not accepted. Inquiries should be directed to
the above address, made by phone: (617)
384-8600, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(EST), or by e-mail: hms-cme@hms.harvard
.edu. Upon receipt of registration a confirmation
will be mailed to the address listed on the form.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel rooms in Boston are limited. You are
urgd to make your reservations early. A limited
number of rooms have been reserved at
the Courtyard by Marriott, Brookline for the
sessions. Call 617-734-1393 for reservations.
Please specify that you are with the Harvard
Medical School Intensive Diagnostic
Interviewing Course. For additional housing
assistance, call Boston Reservation at (617)
332-4199.
COURSE LOCATION
The July sessions will be held at Courtyard
by Marriott, Brookline, 40 Webster Street,
Brookline, MA 02446 (617-734-1393). For
location information for the other course
dates, please contact the Continuing
Educaion Program at 617-998-5028.
TRAVEL
For information on reduced airfare, call
Harvard Medical School, Department of
Continuing Education at 617-384-8600,
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST).
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INTENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEWING
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An Optional Day Course
Class #272564
❐ December 6, 2006
❐ March 14, 2007
❐ March 28, 2007
❐ April 11, 2007
A Two-Day Course
Class #272564
❐ December 7-8, 2006
❐ March 15-16, 2007
❐ March 29-30, 2007
❐ April 12-13, 2007
INTENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEWING
Visit Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education online at www.cme.hms.harvard.edu
J. Allan Hobson, M.D., Professor of
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
Sheryl Hunter, M.D., Instructor in
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
Marvin Krims, M.D., Lecturer on
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
Richard Marcus, M.D., Lecturer on
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School;
Medical Director, Child & Adolescent
Service, Fuller Hospital.
Matthew Robinson, Ph.D., Clinical
Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School.
Carl Salzman, M.D., Professor of
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School;
Director of Psychopharmacology,
Massachusetts Mental Health Center.
Graham Spruiell, M.D., Clinical Instructor
in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.
Russell G. Vasile, M.D., Associate
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School; Director of the Affective Disorders
Consultation Service at Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center.
Suzanna Zimmet, M.D., Assistant
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School.
OPTIONAL DAY TUITION FEES
Physicians: $250 (USD)
Residents* and Fellows in Training*: $135 (USD)
Upcoming Programs
FALL SEMINARS
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, Calif.
• September 25-29, 2006
• October 13-15, 2006
• October 20-22, 2006
• October 23-27, 2006
• October 27-29, 2006
• November 10-12, 2006
Liability, Boston, MA
• December 1-2, 2006
WINTER & SPRING SEMINARS
Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL.
• February 26-March 2, 2007
• March 5-9, 2007
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, Calif.
Week Long Seminars:
• March 4-9, 2007
• May 7-11, 2007
• June 18-22, 2007
• June 25-29, 2007
Weekend Seminars:
• January 29-February 2, 2007
• March 16-18, 2007
• March 30-April 1, 2007
• April 13-15, 2007
• May 4-6, 2007
TWO-DAY TUITION FEES
Physicians: $995 (USD)
Residents* and Fellows in Training*: $495 (USD)
*A letter of verification from Department Chair must accompany registration form for a reduced fee.
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