DPHB Upcoming Events
Academic Grand Rounds*
Pathways to the Extremes of Personality: Genetic and Environmental Factors in Borderline and Antisocial/Psychopathic Disorders
Michael H. Stone, MD
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Butler Hospital ◊ Ray Hall Conference Center ◊ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to: appreciate the differences between antisocial personality and psychopathy both from a diagnostic and neurophysiological standpoint; to understand the etiological factors and neurophysiological correlates pertaining to borderline personality disorder; and to become aware of the varieties of trait (and where relevant symptom) constellations that may be encountered among the extreme personality disorders.
This activity is not supported by a commercial entity.
For more information please contact Carrie Furtado at 401-455-6430
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds*
The Insanity Defense: Kids, Criminal Responsibility, and Conundrums
Wade Myers, MD
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Director of Forensic Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to: Appreciate the historical roots of the concept of criminal responsibility; become aware of recent legal developments regarding the insanity defense; and to understand the components of an insanity evaluation and its practical application.
This activity is not supported by a commercial entity.
For more information please contact Gail Mills at 401-444-7573
*ACCREDITATIONS:
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Psychologists: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University has been approved by the Rhode Island Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for Psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for Category 1 CE Credit.