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[FR] Treatment-Resistant OCD: From SSRIs to Augmentation

1.25 CMEs
A guide to management of treatment-resistant OCD, covering proper diagnostic criteria, evidence-based SSRI dosing protocols, systematic augmentation strategies, and advanced interventions such as TMS, DBS, and ablative surgery for refractory cases.
Robert Hudak, M.D.
University of Pittsburgh
68.55 minutes en 0 sections

[FR] Quick Take Vol. 83

0.75 CMEs
When should you consider high-dose olanzapine instead of clozapine for treatment-resistant schizophrenia? How effective is aripiprazole augmentation versus switching strategies in older adults with depression? Can GLP-1 receptor agonists elevate lithium levels? Should inflammatory markers guide antidepressant selection? Is adjunctive propranolol effective for panic disorder?
Faculté: James Phelps, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
38.56 minutes en 0 sections audio

[FR] 2025 in Review: FDA Approvals, Practice Guidelines, and Label Changes in Psychiatry

0.50 CMEs
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of 2025’s key regulatory and guideline updates in psychiatry, covering new FDA approvals, label changes, and practice guidelines across depression, schizophrenia, addiction, neurocognitive disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions, emphasizing practical implementation considerations for clinicians.
Sebastián Malleza, M.D.
Psychopharmacology Institute
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[FR] Quick Take Vol. 80

0.75 CMEs
How effective is the new antipsychotic KarXT using the number needed to treat metric? Can bright light therapy effectively treat bipolar depression without causing mania? Does IV haloperidol really increase cardiac risks as commonly believed? Can varenicline help reduce alcohol intake in people with alcohol use disorder? Does ashwagandha extract improve cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment?
Faculté: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
39.35 minutes en 5 sections audio

[FR] Quick Take Vol. 79

0.75 CMEs
How should clozapine monitoring change after FDA’s REMS removal? Does cariprazine work equally well in older adults with bipolar disorder? Can semaglutide help treat alcohol use disorder? Why do older adults receive subtherapeutic antidepressant doses? Is saffron as effective as SSRIs for depression?
Faculté: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
44.22 minutes en 0 sections audio

[FR] The Role of Genetic Testing in Psychiatry & Mastering Adult ADHD: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide

2.00 SA CMEs
Pratik Londhe
Temps estimé: 15 minutes

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CME Information

Physicians – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Nursing professionals – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ as Contact Hours, under this calculation: 1 CME = 1 Contact Hour. 

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Physician assistants – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Self Assessment for MOC – Accreditation Statement
  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2025

Dates: April 1, 2025 – April 1, 2028

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2025 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment, 2023- Part 1

Dates: January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2026

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment, 2023- Part 1 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2024

Dates: April 1, 2024 – April 1, 2027

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2024 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

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