Psychiatry at Downstate: A Celebration

Psychiatry at Downstate: A Celebration

Downstate has long produced cutting-edge scientific research. This not only creates an outstanding intellectual environment in which to train but also offers unique opportunities for resident and fellow researchers, which can considerably advance their career goals. The Henry Begleiter Neurodynamics laboratory has done groundbreaking research into the intersection of genetics, brain function, and the risk of alcoholism. It is the home site of the Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism, one of the most important such studies in the world. Our Geriatric Psychiatry program has published numerous important findings on depression, anxiety, and dementia in older individuals. The Primate Laboratory has made a number of important contributions to our understanding of the mechanisms by which stress contributes to psychopathology.

This course aims to provide the attendee with a look back at the years of contribution of the various psychiatry research affecting patient care. Research that will lead to discoveries not only in genetics but also in disease definition, assessment, and treatment. A better understanding of a person's genetic code and the effects of one's environment can improve the maintenance of good health.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for attending physicians, resident physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, speech pathologists, and social workers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Review the biological and psychological mechanisms underlying psychoses

2. Discuss the diagnoses, pathophysiology, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

3. Describe the evidence for a genetic basis of alcohol use disorder

4. Review the role Downstate Psychiatry played in genetic discoveries

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA category 1 credit for the PRA for organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Social Workers: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0469.

Host or Publisher SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universtiy