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14th Annual Updates & Advances in Psychiatry
About the Course
Join fellow healthcare providers for the 14th edition of the University of Wisconsin Updates & Advances in Psychiatry Conference which will be held at the Concourse Hotel. This annual conference highlights hot topics and the latest best practices in the practice of psychiatry and mental health care. This year will feature didactic lectures and panel presentations from prominent providers as well as breakout sessions to dive more deeply into important topics in psychiatric care.
This year's topics cover a broad range of topics including: behavioral management of patients with dementia, comprehensive management of ADD/ ADHD with tailored interventions in psychiatric practice, and the rapidly expanding range of drug and intoxicating substance use such as Kratom, bath salts, tianeptine and others that are widely available and consumed. More topics will be announced as speakers are confirmed and finalized.
Intended Audience
This educational activity has been designed to meet the needs of clinicians and other health care professionals who are looking to enhance their knowledge and skills for the care of their patients with mental health issues.
Conference Format (Live In-Person OR Live Virtual)
Please Note: This conference is scheduled to be in-person at the Concourse Hotel and will also be live streamed. This conference will not be recorded for post-conference viewing.
In-person conference attendance is limited, so we encourage you to register early. Method of attendance is available when you register for the program.
Conference Fees:
Registration Fees:
- $375 Physicians (MD/DO) & Psychologists (PhD)
- $325 All other healthcare professionals: Nurses (RN), APP (PA, APRN), PharmD, Social Work)
- $275 UW/VA/Unity Point/Swedish American Faculty & Staff/Fellows/Non-UW Residents
- $50 Non-UW Madison Students
Free (select the $275 option and use coupon code): UW Dept. of Psychiatry Residents & Fellows, UW Dept. of Psychiatry Psychology Interns, and UW-Madison Healthcare Professional Students (SMPH, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy) If you did not already receive the coupon code, please contact Dr. Steve Garlow, [email protected] for additional information.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships are available to UW-Madison students who do not already qualify for the free rate. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please complete this form. You must be logged into your account and a UW-Madison Student in order to access the form.
The registration fee includes cost of tuition, and a nonrefundable processing fee of $50. In-person attendee fees also include a continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Virtual attendee fees also include access to the virtual platform.
Please note, this conference will not be recorded.
Intended Audience
This educational activity has been designed to meet the needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, advanced practice providers and other other health care professionals who are looking to enhance their knowledge and skills for the care of their patients with mental health issues.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this conference, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Synthesize current clinical evidence to evaluate, diagnose, and manage complex psychiatric, neurocognitive, and neurodevelopmental conditions across diverse patient presentations.
- Design individualized, patient-centered care protocols incorporating both non-pharmacological and clinical approaches that optimize safety, respect patient autonomy, and improve long-term outcomes.
- Critically assess emerging clinical risks and evolving psychopharmacological challenges to deliver timely, compassionate, and team-based care within an interprofessional healthcare framework.
Elements of Competence
This CE activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
NAM/Nursing:
- Provide patient/person-centered care
- Employ evidence-based practice
Interprofessional:
- Values/ethics for interprofessional practice
- Roles and responsibilities
- Teams/teamwork
- Interprofessional communication
Social Impact and Belonging:
- Address health disparities
- Engage in self reflection
- Value diversity in the clinical encounter
Course summary
- 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.25 ANCC Contact Hours
- 6.25 APA CE Credits
- 6.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 6.25 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Conference Agenda
| Time | Session Information | Location |
| 7:30 - 8:15 am | Breakfast & Registration | University Room |
| 8:15 - 8:30 am | Welcome & Announcements Steven J. Garlow, MD, PhD | Capitol Ballroom |
| 8:30 - 9:15 am | Behavioral Management of Patients with Dementia Helen C. Kales, MD | Capitol Ballroom |
| 9:15-9:45 am | Q&A | Capitol Ballroom |
| 9:45 - 10:00 am | Break & Exhibits | Atrium |
| 10:00 - 10:45 am | ADHD: Comprehensive Management and Tailored Interventions in Psychiatric Practice Michael Meinzer, PhD | Capitol Ballroom |
| 10:45 - 11:00 am | Q&A | Capitol Ballroom |
| 11:00 - 11:15 am | Break & Exhibits | University Room |
| 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Rapidly Expanding Range of Drugs and Intoxicating Substances such as Kratom, Bath Salts, Tianeptine, and More Jonathan Williams, NP | Capitol Ballroom |
| 12:00 - 12:15 pm | Q&A | Capitol Ballroom |
| 12:15 - 1:15 pm | Lunch & Exhibits | Wisconsin Ballroom (Lunch) University Room (Exhibits) |
1:15 - 2:15 - Breakout Sessions
| 1. Psychotherapeutic and Psychosocial Interventions for Children and Adolescents | TBD |
2. Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Managing Insomnia | TBD | |
3. Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Borderline Personality Disorder and Trauma-Related Conditions | TBD | |
| 2:15 - 2:30 pm | Break & Exhibits | University Room |
| 2:30 - 3:15 pm | Treatment of Mental Illness Before, During and After Pregnancy Zachary N. Stowe, MD | Capitol Ballroom |
| 3:15 - 3:30 pm | Q&A | Capitol Ballroom |
| 3:30 - 4:15 pm | The Emerging Pharmacology for Sleep Disorders David T. Plante, MD, PhD | Capitol Ballroom |
| 4:15 - 4:30 pm | Q&A | Capitol Ballroom |
| 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Key Take-Aways and Wrap Up Steven J. Garlow, MD, PhD | Capitol Ballroom |
James W. Jefferson Memorial Lecture
James Walter Jefferson, MD (1937-2019)
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Jefferson epitomized the values and virtues of an outstanding physician, teacher and academic. The UW Department of Psychiatry is honored to offer an annual lecture in his memory.
Jeff, as he was affectionately known, taught generations of psychiatrists and other health care professionals to provide high quality, evidence-based mental health care. He became an international expert in the use of lithium, the gold-standard treatment of bipolar disorder. He co-founded and co-ran a biannual regional continuing medical education conference for nearly forty years – a tradition which the Department of Psychiatry continues as the University of Wisconsin Annual Update & Advances in Psychiatry Conference.
Jeff received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and completed an internship at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City, residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, and fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Chicago. After serving as a research cardiologist in the U.S. Army, he returned to Madison for Psychiatry residency training. His remarkable career spanned more than five decades and included opening the Lithium Clinic at UW in 1973 and founding the Lithium Information Center, which ultimately collected over 40,000 articles for patients and professionals. He served as President of Healthcare Technology Systems and was a Distinguished Senior Scientist at the Madison Institute of Medicine. Jeff was a prolific author, highly respected lecturer nationally and internationally, and the recipient of numerous accolades.
Each year, the Department of Psychiatry invites one distinguished speaker who embodies Jeff’s spirit – being a consummate clinician, academic and colleague while advancing the evidence-based care of people suffering from mental illness – to give the James W. Jefferson Memorial Lecture during the Annual Update & Advances in Psychiatry Conference.
The Concourse Hotel website.
Program links to the event will be sent prior to the conference.
Travel
A block of rooms is available for attendees wishing to book a hotel room. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
You must request the 14th Annual Updates in Psychiatry Conference rate when calling to receive the discounted rates.
The Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club
1 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53703
800.356.8293
Rate: $131/night for Thursday night only.
- Check in time is 3pm, check out time is 11 am. The Hotel will make every effort to accommodate requests, but cannot guarantee early check in or late departure.
- Rate does not include applicable taxes and fees.
To receive this rate rooms must be booked by September 9, 2026.
Cancellation: All reservations cancelled after 4:00 pm CST 24 hours prior to arrival and all "no shows" will be charged one night room + tax.
Parking
Paid parking is available on-site in the parking garage beneath the hotel, or at several nearby city parking ramps.
Plan ahead to allow for time to walk from nearby parking facilities.
Conference Attire
Business casual attire is appropriate for this conference. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, dressing in layers is recommended.
Planning Committee
Steven Garlow, MD, PhD - Professor (CHS Track); Harrison Chair in Mood Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Ned Kalin, MD - Hedberg Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Gregory Rogers, PhD - Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jonathan Williams, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP - UW Health and UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI
Adam Flyte, MS - Accreditation Specialist, Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Conference Faculty
Kristin Blake, MD - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, PGY5, UW Hospitals and Clinics
Helen C. Kales, MD - Joe P. Tupin Endowed Professor Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC Davis
Michael Meinzer, PhD - Associate Professor, Associate Head, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago
David T. Plante, MD, PhD - Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Meredith E. Rumble, PhD - Associate Professor (CHS), Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Binoy Shah, PhD - Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Zachary N. Stowe, MD - Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jonathan Williams, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP - UW Health and UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Inter-professional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
Faculty Disclosure Information
| Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosure | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation? |
| Kristin Blake, MD | Faculty/Speaker | ||
| Adam Flyte, MS | Accreditation Specialist | Exact Sciences (employment ended 09/25) | No |
| Steven Garlow, MD, PhD | Course Director | ||
| Ned Kalin, MD | Committee Member | ||
| Helen C. Kales, MD | Faculty/Speaker | ||
| Michael Meinzer, PhD | Faculty/Speaker | ||
| David T. Plante, MD, PhD | Faculty/Speaker | ||
| Gregory Rogers, PhD | Committee Member | ||
| Meredith E. Rumble, PhD | Faculty/Speaker | ||
| Binoy Shah, PhD | Faculty/Speaker | ||
| Zachary N. Stowe, MD | Faculty/Speaker | ||
| Jonathan Williams, DNP, PMHNP-BC | Committee Member, Speaker/Author |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients.
The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation StatementsAmerican Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this hybrid live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this hybrid live activity for a maximum of 6.25 ANCC contact hours. | |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) | |
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
| American Psychological Association (APA) | |
 | Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. |
Continuing Education Units The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.625 continuing education units (CEUs) or 6.25 hours. | |
Available Credit
- 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.25 ANCC Contact Hours
- 6.25 APA CE Credits
- 6.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 6.25 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Check back periodically for an up-to-date list of exhibitors.
Registration Fees
NOTE: Fees are the same for both in-person and virtual course options.
$375 - Physicians (MD/DO) & Psychologists (PhD)
$325 - All other healthcare professionals Nurses (RN), APP (PA, APRN), PharmD, Social Work)
$275 - UW/VA/UnityPoint Health/SwedishAmerican Faculty & Staff/Fellows/Non-UW Residents
$50 - Non-UW Madison Students
Free (select the $275 option and use coupon code): UW Dept. of Psychiatry Residents & Fellows, UW Dept. of Psychiatry Psychology Interns, and UW-Madison Healthcare Professional Students (SMPH, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy) If you did not already receive the coupon code, please contact Steve Garlow, [email protected] for additional information.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships are available to UW-Madison students who do not already qualify for the free rate. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please complete this form. You must be logged into your account and a UW-Madison Student in order to access the form.
The registration fee includes cost of tuition, and a nonrefundable processing fee of $50. In-person attendee fees also include a continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Virtual attendee fees also include access to the virtual platform.
Please note, this conference will not be recorded.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected] on or before October 7, 2025 to receive a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $50. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after October 7, 2025..
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Questions about Registration
Email [email protected].
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at [email protected]
For Further Information
For conference information please contact Adam Flyte at [email protected].
Required Hardware/software
Virtual attendees: laptop, desktop, or tablet with video streaming capability.