IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- CME LLC (http://www.CMELLC.com), a leading provider of fully accredited continuing medical education programs since 1978, announced today the full curriculum and special events for its 20th Annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress, taking place October 11-14, 2007, in Orlando at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
“Besides the great educational offerings, our poster sessions provide another main attraction. This year, 81 research posters will be presented, showcasing some of the industry’s latest research and innovative thinking,” said Niki Oquist, MD, FAAP, and senior vice president of medical affairs for CME LLC. “There’s excitement among attendees, faculty and supporters for the event itself and the special milestone this year represents.”
CME LLC is proud to celebrate Congress’ 20th year with four days of in-depth education on a wide assortment of the most current topics in psychiatry. Led by some of the nation’s most distinguished psychiatric experts, this year’s Congress offers 107 educational sessions and 30 hours of CME credits.
Educational sessions are grouped into eleven specialty tracks such as Biopsychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Practice Issues, Psychotherapy, and Violence and Trauma, with the initial symposium beginning on Wednesday, October 10, 2007.
Congress opens on October 11, 2007 with the presentation of CME LLC’s Teacher of the Year award to Stephen V. Sobel, MD. Dr. Sobel is a clinical instructor at the University of California, San Diego, and the consulting psychiatrist for the National Football League’s San Diego Chargers and Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres. He also owns and operates a private practice in San Diego focusing on adult and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Sobel will become the 18th medical professional to earn Teacher of the Year honors from CME LLC, an honor that is awarded to a psychiatric professional who specializes in teaching and stands out among industry peers against an extensive list of demanding criteria.
More than 2,500 mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, pharmacists and nurse practitioners will attend this year’s U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress. For full details on the Congress, including information about sessions/symposia, faculty, the Exhibit Hall, how to register and more, visit http://www.CMELLC.com/psychcongress. Registration and information for the 2008 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in San Diego, October 30-November 2, 2008, will also be available at this year’s Congress.
About CME LLC
CME LLC, a division of CMPMedica, is a leading provider of fully accredited continuing medical education programs and offers a wide range of informational and educational resources for healthcare professionals. Based in Irvine, Calif., CME produces a variety of live events and conferences, print supplements, multimedia home study products, and Web sites and is the sponsor of the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress and Regional Extensions and the Advances series of medical education sessions, which includes Advances in Primary Care Medicine, Neurology and Pediatric Medicine. For additional information, visit http://www.cmellc.com.
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