Annual Update in Psychiatry

Conference Information

Annual Update in Psychiatry: Obesity for Mental Health Professionals

Thursday, June 1, 2023  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST & Friday, June 2, 2023  8:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST | Virtual & In-person

Presented by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education   

On-Demand Registration Coming Soon

Conference Schedule

Please visit our agenda page to see the complete agenda for the most updated listing of presenters. Please join our mailing list to be notified of all conference updates. 

Conference Location

For the 2023 Conference we will be able to offer in-person and virtual attendance options to fit your needs.

In-Person
In-person attendance is capped at 100 people. Space is reserved at a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, please email us at psych-events@musc.edu

MUSC IOP Auditorium
First floor, directly behind the security desk
67 President Street
Charleston, SC 29425

COVID-19 Disclaimer for In-person attendees:

Your health and wellness are of utmost importance, so COVID-related safety guidelines will be in place during this in-person conference. We will announce our in-person guidelines as we get closer to the event.

Virtual
From the comfort of your own space you will be able to attend all Annual Update in Psychiatry Conference sessions virtually. Attendees participating virtually will receive instructions to access the online platform approximately one week in advance of the conference date. If you have any questions, please email us at psych-events@musc.edu

Continuing Education Credit

The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology. The Medical University of South Carolina designates this activity for a maximum of 10.0 credits. The APA Continuing Education Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

The South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology will approve 10.0 Category A Credit(s).

The South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists will approve 10.0 hours of continuing education credit(s). Permanent sponsorship approval # 97.

The South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners will approve approximately 10.0 hours of designated credit.

The South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists will approve 10.0 hours of continuing education credit.

The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any financial relationships with any ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Any financial relationships with these ineligible companies have been mitigated by the MUSC Office of CME. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners in Psychology to sponsor continuing education trainings. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences OCE maintains the responsibility for this program and its content.

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Social Workers to sponsor continuing education trainings. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences OCE maintains the responsibility for this program and its content.

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office of Continuing Education is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational to sponsor continuing education trainings related to counseling/mft/school psychology. The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences OCE maintains the responsibility for this program and its content.

Registration Information 

If you have complications with processing your payment, please email psych-events@musc.edu for assistance.

On-Demand Registration Coming Soon 

Rates can be found at the bottom of the registration page.

 

 

Registration fee includes conference materials, and credit processing. Registrations are transferable from one registrant to the other at any time. Substitution/Changes of a registered conference attendee will be accepted. The request must be submitted in writing to psych-events@musc.edu. Please provide the name and email of the registered attendee and full contact information for new attendee as well as any change in registration selections. Cancellation requests will be subject to a $95 administrative fee and need to be emailed to psych-events@musc.edu. Refunds will not be issued 30 days before the start of the conference. If you do not receive a confirmation letter please contact us at psych-events@musc.edu to ensure your registration has been received. Please see website for further accreditation details.