PsychSIGN
UMN Medical Student Opportunities in Psychiatry
SPRING 2018
In this e-bulletin you will find information about upcoming Psychiatry events in our community, national conferences, podcasts, webinars, fellowship and scholarship opportunities, and more.
LOCAL EVENTS, PODCASTS, RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
UMN Medical Student Research Opportunities
The Mind Deconstructed Podcast
The Mind Deconstructed:
Mental Health and Wellness with Dr. Kaz and George
PODCAST GROUP: The Mind Deconstructed Facebook Group
Most Recent Episode: March 9, 2018
Kevin Love, professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, recently wrote an essay called "Everybody is Going Through Something" describing the impact of his panic disorder and the role of early lessons learned during his childhood. In this episode of The Mind Deconstructed Podcast, Dr. Kaz and George discuss children and adolescents with "big feelings" (emotional sensitivity which results in intense, frequent, and often confusing emotional states). Why do some people have big feelings? How can we help children and adults with big feelings learn to understand and manage their experiences? Dr. Kaz discusses a technique to practice in these situation which can make all the difference.
Perinatal Mental Health Symposium
March 20, 2018, 8:00am-4:30pm
REGISTER HERE It's not too late!
University of Minnesota (West Bank)
Masonic Children's Hospital (South Building)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A certificate of completion will be offered.
This event is free of charge and all are welcome.
In collaboration with Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota (PPSM), the University of Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry, Women's Wellbeing Program will be sponsoring a reproductive psychiatry training opportunity and perinatal mental health symposium for anyone who intersects with the perinatal population, across all disciplines and levels of training, to learn more about the identification, treatment, and impact of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs).
WATCH LIVE ONLINE
- Using Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox on a PC, Mac or Android, use this address to join: https://join.fairview.org/invited.sf?secret=Rj2s505kROeMLhUjAEsH6Q&id=55314 OR enter http://join.fairview.org and enter meeting ID: 55314. Enter passcode 4287.
- Using the Acano client on a PC, Mac, iPad or iPhone, join the CoSpace: perinatal.mental.health.symposium
- From a video-enabled conference room, dial:perinatal.mental.health.symposium@join.fairview.org
- From Lync, dial perinatal.mental.health.symposium@join.fairview.org
UMN Medical School Psychiatry Panel Discussion: Matters of the Mind
Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 12:15-1:15pm
University of Minnesota (East Bank)
Rm 3-100, 3rd Floor, Mayo Building
420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
CHIPOTLE will be provided
Bring your questions to a discussion with psychiatrists and residents about what their work looks like and how ALL physicians can provide better care to those with mental health concerns.
HOSTED BY
The UMN Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network
PsychSIGN
MS2 Psychiatry Informational Session
Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 5:30-7:30pm
Mark your calendars and RSVP by April 2nd.
University of Minnesota (West Bank)
Masonic Children's Hospital (South Building)
2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Second 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 Appetizer Buffet
5:45-6:15pm
Presentation on Psychiatry as a Profession and Advice for Applying for Residency
6:15-7:30pm
Informal Networking and Conversation with Residents
UMN Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Series
Wilf Family Center
University of Minnesota
Masonic Children's Hospital (South Building)
2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
April 4, 2018, 11:00am-12:30pm
Changing the Landscape of Nicotine Addiction
Dorothy Hatsukami, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Associate Director, Cancer Prevention and Control
University of Minnesota
May 2, 2018, 11:00am-12:30pm
Mike Merzenich, PhD
Co-founder and Chief Scientific Office, Posit Science
June 13, 2018, 11:00am-12:30pm
Novel approaches to the assessment and management of adolescent suicidal risk
David A. Brent, MD
Endowed Chair in Suicide Studies and Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Epidemiology, and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh
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.
Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Conference
April 27, 2018
Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Conference:
Tough Issues in Integrating Care
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Integrated Behavioral Healthcare: Tough Issues in Integrating Care is a one-day interactive conference which will include plenary presentations, question-and-discussion periods, and breakout sessions on a variety of relevant topics. Course content and delivery is designed to help participants develop practice strategies and valuable networks while pursuing a plan for behavioral health integration. For more information about this year's conference, visit z.umn.edu/Integrated
PsychCINEMA
Psychocinematics: Exploring Cognition at the Movies
May 9, 2018, 5:00-8:00pm
UMN Department of Psychiatry (West Bank)
2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Faculty, Residents and Fellows of the Department of Psychiatry and Medical Students, Psychology Learners, Neuroscientists, Philosophers, and Film Theorists interested in psychiatry are cordially invited to a film screening and networking event to discuss Psychocinematics: Exploring Cognition at the Movies. Hosted by the UMN Department of Psychiatry and PsychSIGN. Join us for complimentary movie concessions too!
ADMSEP Annual Meeting
Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry
Hilton Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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.
MS4 Psychiatry Informational Session
Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 5:30-7:30pm
Mark your calendars and RSVP by July 30th.
University of Minnesota (West Bank)
Masonic Children's Hospital (South Building)
2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Guide to Applying for Psychiatric Residency
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.
Clinical Neurosciences at the State Fair
Electronic invite and details to RSVP to follow closer to the fair.
The 2018 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.
NAMIWalks Minnesota 2018
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.
Fall Psychiatry Faculty / Medical Student Networking Event
Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 5:30-7:30pm
Mark your calendars and RSVP by October 15th.
University of Minnesota (West Bank)
Brennan Center conference Room (East Building)
2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Faculty, Residents and Fellows of the Department of Psychiatry and Medical Students interested in specializing in psychiatry are cordially invited to a networking event to discuss the experiences of a professional career 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.
43rd Annual National Wellness Conference
National Wellness Conference: Mapping a Positive Path
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The wellness landscape is constantly shifting in countries throughout the world. As policies and environments are altered, and innovative ideas to facilitate behavior change are introduced, wellness professionals and the individuals they serve discover not only new obstacles, but also new inspiration.
The 43rd Annual National Wellness Conference Wellness offers wellness promoters from across the globe the opportunity to navigate this terrain together. Through ground-breaking educational sessions, rejuvenating personal enhancement programs, and memorable social events, our sights remain set on guiding the communities we serve on a positive and affirming path toward whole-person wellness.
NATIONAL CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS & WEBINARS
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.
SSPC Webinar: What Does "Culture" Mean?
April 9, 2018, 1:00-2:30pm ET
Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture
Webinar Series: Working with Cultural Identities
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Develop an approach toward exploring and assessing patients’ cultural identities.
- Discuss factors and models on the development of cultural identities and acculturation processes.
- Work with cultural identities where applicable in formulating clinical understanding and interventions.
24th Annual Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion
Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion:
Order and Disorder in the Emotional Brain
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Union South - Marquee Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin
POSTER Submission Deadline: March 1-April 1, 2018
Register online at eventbrite.com
Please join us for the 24th annual Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion. The theme this year is “Mechanisms Underlying Emotion Regulation and Developmental Psychopathology.” As always, we have an outstanding lineup of leading scientists presenting their research, along with in-depth discussions led by our students. We hope you can join us as we promise to offer lively discussions on the origins of psychiatric illnesses and provide creative insights into new potential treatments. http://www.healthemotions.org/index.html
39th Annual SSPC Meeting
April 19–21, 2018
Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture
Evolving Definitions in Mental Health Service,
San Diego, California
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Conference Overview
This annual meeting critically explores the implicit (or explicit) definitions of culture that are being used in current mental health research and practice.
Examples of topics and domains that will be discussed include the following:
- How does the definition of culture that we use vary with context and objectives
- Culture as both cause and cure of mental illness
- Tensions of group-based vs individual definitions of culture
- How does the concept of culture relate to disparity-reduction activities?
- How does the DSM define culture and how does this influence practice?
- Research applications of processual definitions of culture
- How do definitions of culture shape possibilities for policy-making and advocacy
- How do we design curricula and training activities to meet these new requirements?
APA 171st Annual Meeting
May 5-9, 2018
American Psychiatric Association 171st Annual Meeting
Building Wellbeing Through Innovation
New York City, New York
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.
2018 AAP Annual Meeting
Association for Academic Psychiatry
Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This year's meeting theme is "The Educator's Compass: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Academic Psychiatry." We hope that this will be a most inspirational meeting for psychiatric educators. Submissions for workshops, works-in-progress, educators' showcase, posters, and media session are now being accepted. The Program Committee requests that submissions be focused on academic/education related topics such as:
· Teaching/ Education
· Technology
· Leadership/Administrative Development
· Career Development (early, mid, and late)
· Curriculum Development
· Competencies (including Cultural Competency and Lifelong Learning)
IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference
October 4–7, 2018
Institute on Psychiatric Services (IPS)
Chicago, Illinois
Travel Award Application Cycle:
April 13-June 21, 2018
This program is a terrific way for medical students to witness organized psychiatry at work and learn more about the field. Not only will students attend sessions for experts and trainees alike, they will be assigned a mentor who help maximize their IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference experience and discuss career plans and resident training programs.
Benefits
- Develop interest in the field of psychiatry
- Provide mentorship from the National Minority Mentor’s Network (NMMN) and current MFP fellows
- Opportunity to attend workshops and sessions at APA Meetings
- Access to a lifetime network of a professional association with psychiatrists interested in minority mental health and services
- Establish relationships and peer-mentorship with a diverse group of medical students with similar career interests and goals.
AACAP Annual Meeting
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Seattle, Washington
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.
ACLP/APM Annual Meeting
November 13-17, 2018
Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (ACLP)
(formerly the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (APM)
THEME: Branding C-L Psychiatry:
Defining the Breadth and Depth of Our Subspecialty
Caribe Royale
Orlando, Florida
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.
PSYCHIATRY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP NETWORK
PsychSIGN
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 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.
UMN PsychSIGN Officers
Co-Chair: Michael Cahill, MS2 (cahil047@umn.edu)
Co-Chair: LuLu Song, MS2 (songx405@umn.edu)
Vice-Chair: Jiaochen Ke, MS3 (jke00001@umn.edu)
Vice-Chair: Daniel Volovets, MS3 (volov013@umn.edu)
Secretary: Claire Chappuis, MS3 (chap0342@umn.edu)
Officer: Benjamin Harbst, MS4 (harbs003@umn.edu)
Officer Suzie Metzger, MS4 (metz0148@umn.edu)
Join PsychSIGN for free today!
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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: 612-273-9848
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaz.nelson.167
Twitter: @KazJNelson
Susan McCarthy, MD
Email: mcca0282@umn.edu
Website: http://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/education/medical-students/psychiatry-externship-adpy-7500
Location: VA Medical Center, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Phone: 612-467-4479
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
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