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Summer Academy is an annual learning series and this summer has a focus on clinical services. The topics will focus on brief interventions, working without session limits, and better understanding the system.
Activity Format
The format for this series is virtual, live.
Provided by
- University Health Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses and other interested mental healthcare providers.
Elements of Competence
This continuing education activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of practice-based learning and improvement, and the interprofessional competencies of roles/responsibilities, and teams/teamwork.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this series, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Enhance the integration of physical activity as a therapeutic component in mental health care to improve patient outcomes.
- Develop mindfulness skills and their application in mental health practice to enhance personal well-being and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Strengthen cultural competence in therapy to provide effective, culturally-attuned support to diverse populations.
- Improve communication strategies and stress management techniques to navigate challenging interactions and enhance therapeutic relationships in mental health settings.
Academy Dates and Programs
Exercise Rx: Effective Strategies for Mental Health Providers-Building Confidence in Integrating Physical Activity into Mental Health Care for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
July 11, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Maria Maya Kelly, MPH
Mindfulness Benefits for the Mental Health Professional
July 16, 2023, 2:30-4:00 PM
- Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPH
Providing Culturally Attuned Therapy to Indian-Origin Students
July 18, 2024, 2:00- 3:30 PM
- Geetanjali Deole, MS, LPC
Managing Stressful Communication
July 30, 2024, 10:00 -11:30 AM
- April Scott, PhD
Virtual Events - Links to individual courses will be provided to registered participants.
Planning Committee:
Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPH, FASAM, DFAPA, Clinical Professor, Associate Director of Psychiatry, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kristen Lucas, MS, Accreditation Specialist, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
Ellen Marks, PhD, Associate Director of Clinical Services, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Michelle Pitot, EdD, LCSW, Assistant Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Faculty Presenters:
Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPH, FASAM, DFAPA, Clinical Professor, Associate Director of Psychiatry, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Geetanjali Deole, MS, LPC-IT, Mental Health Provider, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Maria Kelly, MPH, Substance Use Health Education Coordinator, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
April Scott, PhD, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, committee members, planners, and other persons who may influence 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.
Name | Role(s) | Financial Relationship Disclosures | Discussion of |
| Ritu Bhatangar, MD, MPH, FASAM, DFAP | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Geetanjali Deole, MS, LPC-IT | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Maria Kelly, MPH | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Kristen Lucas, MS | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Ellen Marks, PhD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Michelle Pitot, EdD, LCSW | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| April Scott, PhD | Faculty/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
*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.
Please see each individual course for continuing education credits.
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
For questions about registration, please email [email protected]. For general questions about the series, please contact Kristen Lucas at [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]