Institute on Psychiatric Services

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Institute on Psychiatric Services
October 8-11, 2009 * New York, NY


Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D., President
Stephen M. Goldfinger, M.D., IPS-SPC Committee, Chair

Pride and Practice: Bringing Innovation Into Our Treatments

The mission of the Institute on Psychiatric Services (IPS) is to train and support psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to provide quality care and leadership through the study of an array of clinical innovations and services necessary to meet the needs of individuals who suffer from mental illness, substance abuse, or other assaults to their mental health due to trauma or adverse social circumstances, in order to assure optimal care and hope of recovery.

The IPS meets in the Fall once a year and the conference is held in a different city each year.  The attendance ranges from 1,500-2,100 attendees per year, and the conference is held in one hotel.  The IPS offers up to 32-40 CME/CE credit hours.  Along with a wide variety of scientific sessions and formats, this conference also offers posters, exhibits, receptions, prize drawings, and much more. 

 NEW THIS YEAR!!  The APA is going GREEN!
In the effort to be environmentally conscious and save you money, we have some exciting new changes for you. 
*   No more sore shoulders! The Syllabus will be distributed on CD. Only the Program book will be printed.  
*   No more worries about fitting another bag in your carryon!  Conference bags will not be distributed. You are encouraged to bring an old conference bag to hold your materials.
 

Housing
is now open!  Book early before the hotel is sold out!
  For more information, select: Housing Form

    Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
    811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street
    New York, NY 10019
    1-866-627-7067

    For more information select: 
Hotel Information

Full IPS Preliminary Program
Includes, registration instructions and form, and detailed program, hotel, and travel information.

Registration
“Early Bird Registration June 2-July 17 - save money receive great discounts!

    Registration Instructions
    Registration Form and Fees
    Online Member Registration
    Nonmember Registration

To make changes to existing registrations, select:  Registration Resource Center

Travel Information
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to (New York, NY) between (October 5, 2009 – October 14, 2009).  To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent.  Conventions cannot be booked via Internet.  Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X39Y-964 when making your reservation.  This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela Service.  Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts.  Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.

    Air and Train Travel Information

Allied Meeting Requests 
The APA invites allied groups to hold a meeting, reception, or other event in conjunction with the IPS.  To register online for meeting space, select the following: Allied Groups Online Meeting Form

Exhibits and Exhibiting Opportunities
    
Make a decision now to exhibit and/or advertise.  See important deadline dates.

Accreditation:
    CME Accreditation
    CE Accreditation

Scientific Program:
    Forum and Panel Discussion
    Immersion Courses
    Lectures
    Program for Thursday, October 8
    Program for Friday, October 9
    Program for Saturday, October 10
    Program for Sunday, October 11


Additional information will be added as it is available.