2013 Electroconvulsive Therapy Course
A Three Day Mini-Fellowship sponsored by the Emory University School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry
Conducted at:
Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, Emory University Atlanta, GA
PROGRAM - THREE DAY COURSE SCHEDULE
DAY 1-WEDNESDAY
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
ECT Treatment/Observations held in the ECT suite at Wesley Woods Hospital
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch with faculty and discussion of cases
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Overview of ECT including indications for ECT, contra-indications, appropriate work up, response rates, relapse rates and maintenance strategies including maintenance ECT. This session will also cover the requirement and strategies for developing an effective ECT service
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Focal neuromodulation in treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
DAY 2-THURSDAY
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
ECT Treatment/Observations - held in the ECT suite at Wesley Woods Hospital
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and case discussions
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
ECT Complications and Review
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ECT consultation, the medical work-up and consent
DAY 3-FRIDAY
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm
ECT Treatments/Observations - Attendees will observe ECT administration
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Course evaluation and CME post-test
GENERAL INFORMATION
The course is structured for psychiatrists interested in the therapeutic efficacy of ECT and the procedures for the administration of ECT.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understand the current literature of the theoretical basis for the therapeutic efficacy of ECT and the procedures for the safe and effective administration of ECT.
- Review the policies and procedures required by JCAH and APA 1999 guidelines including necessary forms, pre-ECT work-up and post-ECT evaluation and follow-up.
- Practical experience in pre-ECT evaluations, observing ECT treatments, recovery and follow-up. The student will receive one-on-one training with an instructor.
SPONSORSHIP
This program is sponsored by the Department of Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Each fellowship is limited to 4 psychiatrists in order to personalize the individual's experience. Dates are scheduled year round per student request and faculty availability.
TUITION:
- $1,450 per psychiatrist
All fees must accompany the registration form. The tuition includes lunch, one-on-one training with an instructor and other amenities which make this a rewarding learning experience. Enrollment will be limited to four registrants. Cancellation 14 days prior to the program will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee.
CREDITS
The Emory University School of Medicine designates this continuing medical education activity for 18 credit hours for the three-day sessions. Credit hours are Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Each attendee should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The sessions will be held at Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, 1821 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329. The Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital is located near the Emory University campus.
LODGING
The Emory Inn and Emory Conference Center Hotel are most convenient.
For other nearby lodging, click here.
FACULTY
WILLIAM M. McDONALD, M.D.
Course Director
JB Fuqua Chair for Late-Life Depression
Vice-Chair for Education Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Emory School of Medicine
ADRIANA HERMIDA, MD
KRISTIN C. JONES, MD
PATRICIO RIVA POSSE, MD