PsychSIGN
UMN Medical Student Opportunities in Psychiatry
SUMMER 2017
In this e-bulletin you will find information about upcoming Psychiatry events in our community, national conferences, scholarship opportunities, and more.
LOCAL EVENTS, RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MS4 Psychiatry Informational Session
Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm
Mark your calendars and RSVP by August 7th.
University of Minnesota
Masonic Children's Hospital (South Building)
2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Fourth Year Medical Students interested in learning more about specializing in psychiatry are cordially invited to join the UMN Psychiatry Residency Program Director, Dr. Kaz Nelson, for an evening of exploration of the field of psychiatry and networking with the residents.
Event Timetable
5:30-5:45pm
Check-in and a light dinner will be served
5:45-6:15pm
Presentation on Psychiatry as a Profession and Advice for Applying for Residency
Guide to Applying for Psychiatric Residency
6:15-7:30pm
Informal Networking and Conversation with Residents
PsychSIGN National & Local Networks
UMN PsychSIGN Officers
Co-Chair: Jiaochen Ke, MS3 (jke00001@umn.edu)
Co-Chair: Daniel Volovets, MS3 (volov013@umn.edu)
Secretary: Claire Chappuis, MS3 (chap0342@umn.edu)
Vice President: Benjamin Harbst, MS4 (harbs003@umn.edu)
Vice President: Suzie Metzger, MS4 (metz0148@umn.edu)
The Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network (PsychSIGN) is a national network of medical students interested in psychiatry, from those with a rough interest in the brain and mind to those already in the residency application and match process. PsychSIGN connects students across the country to their peers, to psychiatry residents, and to practicing psychiatrists from a broad range of subspecialties. The network provides mentoring opportunities, resources for your health and career, and ideas for expanding your interest group.
PsychSIGN is comprised of psychiatry interest groups at medical schools across the country. Member schools are divided into regions depending on the school’s location. Each school is headed by a Region Chair elected by PsychSIGN members at the national convention. (UMN is in Region 4.) Regions get together for the region conference annually and are kept up to date with National PsychSIGN and the APA through newsletters and monthly updates. There are no membership costs for the schools in PsychSIGN and the events held are also open to the students at no cost.
Join PsychSIGN for free today!
For upcoming psychiatry events and conferences, subscribe to the PsychSIGN Google Calendar. Copy the following link, open your calendar application, select File > New Calendar Subscription and paste the link. https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/dmss.cal%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
UMN Medical Student Research Opportunities
Clinical Neurosciences at the State Fair
The 2017 Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching and the University of Minnesota Health clinical neuroscience departments are looking for volunteers to help man their exhibit tables. There are seven different tables/stations to choose from: Brain table, Children's table, Epilepsy table, Stroke table, Neuromodulation table, Udall table and the Prize Wheel table.
Volunteers must have some medical training/knowledge to help educate and answer questions fairgoers may have. Shifts are two-hour time slots and we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift for instructions/questions. We do ask that volunteers are age 16 or older.
Each volunteer will receive free admission to the fair (stay for the whole day, before or after your shift) and a free t-shirt to be worn while volunteering.
An online sign-up form will be utilized this year and can be found at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aacaa23a7fb6-clinical1
UMN Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Series
Wilf Family Center
University of Minnesota
Masonic Children's Hospital (South Building)
2450 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
September 13, 2017, 8:00-9:30am
Please RSVP for the Meet and Greet with John Greden, MD, Grand Rounds Speaker
University of Minnesota Medical Center, West Building,
Paula Clayton Conference Room (F252)
September 13, 2017, 1:00-2:30pm
Precision Medicine Approaches for Major Depressive Disorders:
What Can We Implement NOW?
Executive Director, University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center
Rachel Upjohn Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
Research Professor, Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Institute
Founder and Chair, National Network of Depression Centers
October 4, 2017, 11:00am-12:30pm
On Being A Circuit Psychiatrist
Joshua A. Gordon, MD, PhD
Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
WATCH LIVE ONLINE
- Visit video conference website (Google Chrome browser is recommended)
- Enter your name and the passcode 9365
To receive email announcements a day or two prior to Grand Rounds presentations email Laura Cabral at cabra004@umn.edu.
NAMIWalks Minnesota 2017
Check-in at 11:30am, NAMIWalk begins at 1:00pm
Minnehaha Regional Park in Minneapolis
#JoinTheMovement: Register yourself or your team including friends, family, children, and friendly dogs for NAMIWalks, here.
Psychiatry Review 2017
October 26-27, 2017
The Complex Puzzle of Addiction, Neuroscience Frontiers
The Commons Hotel
615 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
The accurate assessment and effective management of patients with complex addictive disorders poses a significant challenge to psychiatric and other healthcare providers. A primary objective of this year’s Psychiatry Review Conference is to provide a guide on how to apply current research in the epidemiology, diagnosis, risk factors, and management of substance use disorders to clinical care. Additionally, recent advances in neuroscience and psychology have shed light on key biological and behavioral mechanisms underlying a range of psychiatric illnesses. The second portion of CME programming will highlight neuroscience findings that promise to change the practice of Psychiatry. View agenda
ADMSEP Annual Meeting
Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry
Hilton Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Midnight EST
Our very own Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education, Bob Englander, MD, MPH will discuss his work in developing the Core Entrustable Professional Activities for Entering Residency. We invite you to submit proposals on any topic relevant to medical student education in psychiatry.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Wellbeing: A state of balance or alignment in body, mind, and spirit.
The UMN Center for Spirituality & Healing and Charlson Meadows have created a website to provide you with accurate and credible information as you take charge to improve and maintain your health and wellbeing.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & CONFERENCES
Support for Academic Conference Participation
In thanks to the generosity of the Nissen Fund to support psychiatry trainee research, psychiatry residents, fellows, psychology trainees rotating within our department, and medical students highly committed to the field of psychiatry are eligible to receive up to $1000 in grant support for academic conference participation (travel, registration fees, lodging, and/or transportation).
Students must provide evidence they are presenting scholarly work, such as a poster, workshop, or other similar activity. There is a limited number of grants per academic year based on available funds. Travel grants are not guaranteed and will vary based on number of interested students, and previous grant awards. Criteria is subject to change.
The Department of Psychiatry Education Council serves as the administering body of these grants and will make any necessary determinations related to the nature of the scholarly work and if a sufficient minimal threshold of eligibility is met. Grants may be requested by completing this form.
APA FREE Medical Student Membership
- Eligibility for externships and travel awards
- An online subscription to Psychiatric News and The American Journal of Psychiatry
- Access to publications and guides on psychiatry and applying for psychiatric residencies
- Medical students can apply online at psychiatry.org/join
APA 171st Annual Meeting
American Psychiatric Association 171st Annual Meeting
Building Wellbeing Through Innovation
New York City, New York
Visit the 2018 Annual Meeting abstract submission website to make a submission, view frequently asked questions and more. New submissions of workshops, symposia, courses, and posters deadline Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 11:59pm EST.
APA’s Annual Meeting is the premier psychiatry event of the year. With over 450 educational sessions and courses, there is no better event to help you expand your knowledge, network, and meet certification and licensure requirements.
- Learn from renowned psychiatry thought-leaders.
- Complete your annual licensure CME credit at one meeting.
- Discover innovative treatment options and new technologies.
- Connect with your colleagues from around the U.S. and 50+ other countries.
AAP Annual Meeting
Association for Academic Psychiatry (AAP)
High Stakes, Higher Hopes for Psychiatric Education
Embassy Suites Downtown
Denver, Colorado
The AAP’s Annual Meeting is designed for psychiatrists who are interested in learning about academic development, teaching psychiatry, and research on psychiatry education. The meeting is a wonderful way to interact with academic psychiatrists and psychiatry leaders in a casual and inviting setting filled with accessible workshops, informal sharing, and academic mentoring.
IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference
October 19–22, 2017
Institute on Psychiatric Services (IPS)
Enhancing Access & Effective Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn from renowned thought-leaders.
- Meet professional education requirements.
- Discover innovative treatment options.
- Connect with colleagues.
AACAP Annual Meeting
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, DC
The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.
Would you like to receive a FREE Annual Meeting registration? If so, serve as a Monitor for one full day to qualify.
APM Annual Meeting
November 9-11, 2017
Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (APM)
Addressing Current Dilemmas in Psychosomatic Medicine: Consultants Consulting the Experts
La Quinta Resort and Club
Palm Springs, California
Clinicians in psychosomatic medicine face a wide breath of conundrums and controversies in all areas of practice. Therefore, successful submissions related to current dilemmas in psychosomatic medicine will cover a wide breadth of topics. We hope for an extensive range of presentations including, but not limited to, inpatient consultation-liaison, collaborative care, psychiatric emergencies, maternal-fetal medicine, child C-L, addiction, forensics, ethics, and other topics relevant to clinicians in psychosomatic medicine settings.
Join us at the Medical Student & Resident Meet-and-Greet on November 10th at 6:30pm!
AAAP Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium
December 7-10, 2017
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, California
The Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium provides the latest scientific developments in Addiction Psychiatry for physicians and allied health professionals who treat patients with substance use disorders and mental health disorders. The meeting is structured to encourage interaction among clinicians from various disciplines, approaches, and settings. Conference Overview
SSPC Annual Meeting
April 19-21, 2018
Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture
What Does “Culture” Mean?
Evolving Definitions in Mental Health Service, Training & Research
University of San Diego
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
San Diego, California
Abstract Submission Deadline: September 20, 2017
Conference Overview
The conference will address questions such as: How does the definition of culture that we use vary with context and objectives? How does DSM define culture and how does this influence practice? How does the concept of culture relate to disparity-reduction activities? How do definitions of culture shape possibilities for policy-making and advocacy?
AAGP Annual Meeting & Scholarship Info
March 15-18, 2018
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)
Diversity & Inclusivity:
Achieving Excellence in Geriatric Mental Health
Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii
Scholars Program Applications Deadline: October 1, 2017
The AAGP Annual Meeting is the premier educational event in geriatric mental health care, providing the latest information on clinical care, research on aging and mental health, and models of care. There are many exciting ways for Members-in-Training to become involved in AAGP and its Annual Meeting, two of which are the Scholars Program and the Early Investigators Poster Session.
The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation’s (GMHF) Scholars Fund was developed to introduce medical students and young physicians to the rewarding field of Geriatric Psychiatry in an effort to increase the number of medical professionals expertly trained to care for the growing older population. This program aims to encourage residents and medical students to pursue specialized training in Geriatric Psychiatry.
What Are The Components Of The Scholars Program?
There are two GMHF scholarships offered: 1) General Scholarships; and 2) Honors Scholarships. In 2017, GMHF provided funding for 4 General Scholars and 25 Honors Scholars.
GMHF General Scholarship Benefits:
- One year AAGP membership
- Registration to AAGP Annual Meeting, including special programming for medical students and psychiatry residents
- Assignment of an AAGP mentor
- A travel stipend to help cover travel expenses to attend the AAGP Annual Meeting. Amount of travel stipend is determined annually, based on available funding.
Kaz Nelson, MD
Vice Chair for Education
Email: kjnelson@umn.edu
Website: http://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/bio/psychiatry/kaz-nelson
Location: UMN Psychiatry Education Office F282/2A West, West Building, 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Phone: 612-273-9717
Twitter: @KazJNelson
Serena Sherrell
Email: psychmed@umn.edu
Website: http://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/education/medical-students
Location: UMN Psychiatry Education Office (F-256), West Building, 2312 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55454, United States
Phone: 612-273-9848