2024 CHILD & ADOLESCENT
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May 20-23, 2024 | Naples, FL
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Oasis 2024 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference
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at LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort
May 20-23, 2024
60 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ including 24 ABPN-Approved SA credits!
Add Oasis 2023 Online Recordings for just $497 more!
120 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ including 48 ABPN-Approved SA credits!
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Livestream
May 20-23, 2024
60 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ including 24 ABPN-Approved SA credits!
Add Oasis 2023 Online Recordings for just $497 more!
120 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ including 48 ABPN-Approved SA credits!
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Get just the 2023 Online Conference Recordings for only $1197. GET DETAILS.
2024 Live Child PSYCHIATRY Conference Details
Accreditation and Credits
The total credits earned with the Oasis 2024 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference
plus the Oasis February 17, 2024 Mini-Conference recordings are:
60 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ including 24 ABPN®-Approved Self-Assessment Credits
The Live Conference includes welcome reception as well as breakfast, lunch, and coffee/tea breaks throughout the conference.
Live Agenda and Faculty coming soon.
May 2024 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference | AGENDA
Live Conference Schedule
SCHEDULE: Lectures will begin at 8:00am each day in the Vanderbilt Ballroom. Each lecture will end with a Q&A session with the speaker.
Livestream Schedule
LECTURE ACCESS: You should receive a Zoom confirmation email by May 13, 2024. This confirmation will include a link for you to use to join each day. There will only be one link for all 4 days.
Q&A: Each lecture will end with a Q&A session with the speaker. During the lectures, you will have the opportunity to post a question.
SYLLABUS: A downloadable PDF of each lecture syllabus will be posted on your conference dashboard. These PDFs should be available within a week before the start of the conference.
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Monday, May 20, 2024 | ||
Lecture/Event | Speaker/Location | Time |
Breakfast & Registration | Vanderbilt Ballroom & Terrace | 7:00am-8:00am |
Welcome & Introduction | API Staff | 8:00am-8:15am |
Update on the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders I | Jefferson Prince, MD | 8:15am-9:45am |
Update on the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders II | Jefferson Prince, MD | 9:55am-11:25am |
Personality Disorders: Development & Presentation | Jefferson Prince, MD | 11:35am-12:30pm |
Lunch | Vanderbilt Terrace | 12:30pm-1:30pm |
Childhood & Adolescent Trauma & PTSD I | Milena Armani, MD | 1:30pm-2:30pm |
Childhood & Adolescent Trauma & PTSD II | Milena Armani, MD | 2:40pm-3:40pm |
Treatment Update: Obsessive Compulsive Disorders | Milena Armani, MD | 3:50pm-4:50pm |
How to Setup Your Own Practice | Jack Krasuski, MD | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | ||
Lecture/Event | Speaker/Location | Time |
Breakfast | Vanderbilt Terrace | 7:00am-8:00am |
Opening Remarks | API Staff | |
Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents I | Karim Ghobrial-Sedky, MD | 8:00am-9:30am |
Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents II | Karim Ghobrial-Sedky, MD | 9:40am-11:10am |
Update on Tic & Movement Disorders | Karim Ghobrial-Sedky, MD | 11:20am-12:45pm |
Lunch | Vanderbilt Terrace | 12:45pm-1:45pm |
Attachment Disorders: Update on Treatment | Emily Aron, MD | 1:45pm-3:15pm |
Coercion, Assessing & Treating Violence & School Shootings | Emily Aron, MD | 3:25pm-4:55pm |
Guided Imagery | Jack Krasuski, MD | 5:00pm-5:30pm |
Ice-breaker Reception | TBA | 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | ||
Lecture/Event | Speaker/Location | Time |
Breakfast | Vanderbilt Terrace | 7:00am-8:00am |
Opening Remarks | API Staff | |
Depressive Disorders: Update on Treatment | Steven Pliszka, MD | 8:00am-9:30am |
Update on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder | Steven Pliszka, MD | 9:40am-11:10am |
Update on Bipolar Disorders In Children & Adolescents | Steven Pliszka, MD | 11:30am-12:45pm |
Lunch | Vanderbilt Terrace | 12:45pm-1:45pm |
Medical Legal Issues & Risk Mitigation | Jack Krasuski, MD | 1:45pm-3:15pm |
Work Burnout as a Call to Wellness | Jack Krasuski, MD | 3:25pm-4:25pm |
Chair Yoga - For Practitioners and Patients | TBA | 4:35pm-5:30pm |
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | ||
Lecture/Event | Speaker/Location | Time |
Breakfast | Vanderbilt Terrace | 7:00am-8:00am |
CME Info and Opening Remarks | API Staff | 8:00am-8:20am |
Update on Opioid Use Disorders& Other Controlled Substances | Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD | 8:20am-9:50am |
Break (Check out of hotel) | 9:50am-10:15am | |
Treatment of Infants Exposed to Substance Use in Utero | Ruth Potee, MD | 10:15am-11:45am |
Boxed Lunch | Vanderbilt Terrace | 11:45pm-12:15pm |
Psychosis: Etiology & Differential Diagnosis | Steven Pliszka, MD | 12:15pm-1:15pm |
Psychosis: Interventions | Steven Pliszka, MD | 1:25pm-2:30pm |
Agenda content subject to change.
May 2024 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference | FACULTY
Milena Armani, MD |
Milena Armani, MD, is a licensed child and adolescent psychiatrist who is board certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. She is also a certified provider of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is originally from Brazil and is fluent in Portuguese and English.
Emily Aron, MD |
Emily Aron, MD, is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with a particular interest in infant and early childhood mental health. After completing her general residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital, she completed her child and adolescent fellowship at NYU.
Dr. Aron is experienced in multiple therapy modalities including those that focus on prevention for young children and their parents such as Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Child Parent Psychotherapy. Dr. Aron provides services in historically marginalized community settings focusing on trauma and resilience while also addressing social determinants of mental health and advocating for social justice.
Jack Krasuski, MD |
Dr. Krasuski spent three years as a Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Aging, NIH, where he did research in the neuroimaging of dementing disorders. Currently, he spends most of his time lecturing to thousands of physicians yearly on psychiatric topics. He is known for his ability to clearly explain complex and little understood topics.
Steven Pliszka, MD |
Dr. Pliszka is Board-Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and been a member of the Faculty since 1986. He is the chairman of the Department of Psychiatry. His expertise is in using medication to help control symptoms and minimize side effects to treat a wide range of disorders in adults and children including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Pliszka does not provide psychotherapy but refers these matters to colleagues. He has published two books on the treatment of ADHD and its co-occurring conditions.
Ruth Potee, MD |
Dr. Ruth Potee is a board certified Family Physician and Addiction Medicine physician who works in western Massachusetts. She attended Wellesley College, Yale University School of Medicine and did her residency at Boston University where she remained an assistant professor of Family Medicine for eight years. She is currently the Medical Director for the Franklin County House of Corrections, the Director of Addiction Services for Behavioral Health Network, and the medical director for the Pioneer Valley Regional School District as well as the Co-Chair of the Healthcare Solutions Committee of the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. She was named Franklin County Doctor of the Year by the Massachusetts Medical Society in 2015 and has won multiple teaching awards from medical students and residents.
Jefferson Prince, MD |
Dr. Jefferson Prince is an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, the Director of Child Psychiatry for North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts, and a Staff Member at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in the Child Psychiatry and Pediatric Psychopharmacology Clinics.
Dr. Prince is involved in research into the characterization and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan as well as pediatric mood, anxiety substance disorders. Dr. Prince is interested in collaborations between Pediatrics and Psychiatry and serves as the Medical Director of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project at North Shore Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Prince serves as a member of the Board of the Children’s Trust Fund. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his residencies in Psychiatry and Acute Psychiatry Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. Subsequently, he completed his Clinical Fellowship in Child Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospitals in Boston.
Dr Prince is board certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr Prince is also the recipient of many awards and honors including the distinction of Laughlin Fellow for the American College of Psychiatrists. In 2005, Dr. Prince was selected as one of the Best Doctors in America.
Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD |
Dr. Ximena Sanchez-Samper is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist. Dr. Sanchez-Samper trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and completed her addictions fellowship through Massachusetts General Hospital in 2004. After working with adolescents and young adults (and their families) with substance use disorders at Children’s Hospital Boston for many years, she transferred to McLean Hospital where she was the Medical Director at one of one of their residential programs.
Dr. Sanchez-Samper is an advocate of incorporating Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) into the comprehensive care of patients struggling with alcohol and opioid use disorders and has been prescribing Buprenorphine (Suboxone) since obtaining her waiver in 2003. She co-authored both a book chapter (“Opioid Use by Adolescents,” Handbook of Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment of Opioid Dependence, 2011) and published an article in a peer review journal (“Adolescent Substance Abuse”, General Considerations, Pediatrics in Review, 2009) addressing the needs of patients struggling with addiction and its aftermath. Dr. Sanchez-Samper is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and enjoys lecturing nationwide on substance use disorder identification, diagnosis, and treatment.
Karim Ghobrial-Sedky, MD |
Dr. Karim Ghobrial-Sedky has been the Family Health Centers of San Diego Psychiatry Program Director since its inception. He is board-certified in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, sleep medicine and addiction medicine. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He speaks English and Arabic.
He graduated from Alexandria University in Alexandria, Egypt. He completed his psychiatry residency at Drexel University (formerly known as MCP Hahnemann), as well as a child and adolescent psychiatry residency in the same program. Dr. Sedky have held several leadership and educational positions including the director of the inpatient unit at Hershey Medical Center, medical student educational director at Cooper University Hospital/Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CUH/CMSRU) and the psychiatry program director at CUH.
Dr. Sedky has a passion for teaching, education, and research. He has several awards, including a Residency Award for Research Excellence, Penn State Milton Hershey Resident’s Award for Teaching Excellence and was recognized by Cooper Health System and Rowan University in 2018. In addition, he was the recipient of the Techiner Award in 2021 to support the psychodynamic curriculum development at CUH program. He has been involved in both ADMSEP and AADPRT over the years. In addition, Dr. Sedky is well published and is very interested in the intersection between psychiatry, addiction, and sleep medicine.
May 2024 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference | HOTEL
LA PLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT
9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108
Lodging is not included in your conference fee. You will need to book your room directly with the hotel using the information below.
API OASIS GROUP RATE:
Single/Double Occupancy – Deluxe Rooms and/or Veranda Rooms
$339 + applicable taxes, reduced $25 resort fee, and other applicable fees
RESERVE A ROOM:
MAKE A RESERVATION or call Reservations at 800-237-6883
Use Room Block Code: 1123ZE (rate expires at 5:00pm ET on Monday, April 29, 2024)
To receive the discounted room rate, you MUST reserve your hotel room by April 29, 2024 and use the Room Block Code provided. Rooms and availability are limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and will sell out by April 29, 2024! API’s room block begins with checking in on May 19, 2024 and checking out on May 23, 2024. If you are planning on booking a room outside of these dates, you may need to call in to book your room. The link above only applies if you are booking a reservation for checking in on May 19, 2024 and checking out on May 23, 2024. Rate is available for 3 days prior to the conference and 3 days post conference, rates based on availability.
If you have any special physical needs or dietary restrictions that our on-site staff needs to be aware of, please contact Customer Care at 877-225-8384 or email us at support@americanphysician.com.
GETTING THERE
The La Playa Beach & Golf Resort is located in Naples, FL. The closest airport to the hotel is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), located 27 miles (30-40 minutes) from the hotel.
TAXI AND RIDE-SHARING SERVICES:
From Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
UberX: $45-$50
Taxi: $65-$70 one-way
Uber and taxis are available to and from the hotel and most local attractions. Car rentals are also a great way to explore Downtown Naples, Marco Island, and other local attractions.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
If you book using the API Block Code, the room rate includes:
- Discounted Resort Fee to $25 per day
- Discounted valet parking to $20 per day - Self-parking is not available on property
- 10% discount on Spa and Golf
- In room Wi-Fi
- In room coffee and tea
- Access to beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas
- Access to fitness center
Included in the Conference Fee, all participants will receive:
- Coffee/Tea Breaks
- Welcome Reception
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Access to all lectures and activities planned for the meeting
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in the meeting space
- Any other events held by API during the course of the meeting
2024 Oasis Psychiatry Mini-Conference | AGENDA
2024 Oasis Psychiatry Mini-Conference | FACULTY
Jack Krasuski, MD |
Treah Haggerty, MD |
Modar Sukkarieh, MD |
Katharine Phillips, MD |
Osarumen Nicole Doghor, MD |
May 2024 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference | ACCREDITATION
Intended Audience:
Psychiatrists
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and The American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
2024 Child & Adolescent Designation Statement:
Live Course, May 20-23, 2024:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 52 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of these 52 credits: 24 also qualify as ABPN Self Assessment credits.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the 2023 Child & Adolescent Conference and has approved this program as a part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment Program, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Maintenance of Certification.
Oasis 2024 Mini-Conference Designation Statement:
Online Course, Release Date February 17, 2024, Termination Date, February 16, 2027:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute, LLC designates the live and enduring formats for this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners:
For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants:
The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Licensed Psychologists:
Most state boards will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ toward professional development hours. Please confirm with your state board before using this product for professional development hours.
2023 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference Recording Details
Yours for a Small Tuition Upgrade
Every year we rotate through different topics and present updates. Thus, you can get these recent recordings to expand the list of topics you can take advantage of.
Get These Additional Credits with the 2023 Recordings
60 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ including 24 ABPN®-Approved Self-Assessment Credits
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2023 Puerto Rico Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference Recordings | AGENDA
2023 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference Recordings | FACULTY
Jack Krasuski, MD |
- Executive Director, American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, Westmont, IL
Dr. Krasuski spent three years as a Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Aging, NIH, where he did research in the neuroimaging of dementing disorders. Currently, he spends most of his time lecturing to thousands of physicians yearly on psychiatric topics. He is known for his ability to clearly explain complex and little understood topics.
Jefferson Prince, MD |
Dr. Jefferson Prince is an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, the Director of Child Psychiatry for North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts, and a Staff Member at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in the Child Psychiatry and Pediatric Psychopharmacology Clinics.
Dr. Prince is involved in research into the characterization and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan as well as pediatric mood, anxiety substance disorders. Dr. Prince is interested in collaborations between Pediatrics and Psychiatry and serves as the Medical Director of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project at North Shore Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Prince serves as a member of the Board of the Children’s Trust Fund. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his residencies in Psychiatry and Acute Psychiatry Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. Subsequently, he completed his Clinical Fellowship in Child Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospitals in Boston.
Dr Prince is board certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr Prince is also the recipient of many awards and honors including the distinction of Laughlin Fellow for the American College of Psychiatrists. In 2005, Dr. Prince was selected as one of the Best Doctors in America.
Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD |
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Co-director, Project Echo Opioid Use Disorder, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Dr. Ximena Sanchez-Samper is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist. Dr. Sanchez-Samper trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and completed her addictions fellowship through Massachusetts General Hospital in 2004. After working with adolescents and young adults (and their families) with substance use disorders at Children’s Hospital Boston for many years, she transferred to McLean Hospital where she was the Medical Director at one of one of their residential programs.
Dr. Sanchez-Samper is an advocate of incorporating Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) into the comprehensive care of patients struggling with alcohol and opioid use disorders and has been prescribing Buprenorphine (Suboxone) since obtaining her waiver in 2003. She co-authored both a book chapter (“Opioid Use by Adolescents,” Handbook of Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment of Opioid Dependence, 2011) and published an article in a peer review journal (“Adolescent Substance Abuse”, General Considerations, Pediatrics in Review, 2009) addressing the needs of patients struggling with addiction and its aftermath. Dr. Sanchez-Samper is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and enjoys lecturing nationwide on substance use disorder identification, diagnosis, and treatment.
Kristopher Kaliebe, MD |
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Kristopher Kaliebe, MD is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University of South Florida (USF). He is Board Certified in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He is a Distinguished Fellow and serves as co-chair of the Media Committee at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). Dr. Kaliebe is the (AACAP) Liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Communications and Media. His primary clinical work has been in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Juvenile Corrections. Since 2016, Dr. Kaliebe has helped start and maintain yoga programs within the correctional centers where he works. Dr. Kaliebe has extensive training in psychotherapy, including trauma focused therapies. He has been named a Best Doctor annually since 2008.
At USF, he instructs medical students, psychiatry residents and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows and forensic psychiatry fellows. He has created a medical student colloquium (elective) called Mind Body Medicine. Dr Kaliebe has helped USF Psychiatry start a special training track in Integrative Psychiatry in Association with the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr Kaliebe’s publications and presentations include on the effect of digital technologies on mental health, Mind Body Medicine, working in Primary Care settings and preventing over diagnosis and over-treatment. Dr Kaliebe tries to stay consistent with his yoga practice. He resides in Tampa.
Gagan Joshi, MD |
Dr. Gagan Joshi is a clinical investigator in the Pediatric Psychopharmacology Clinical and Research Programs at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Joshi trained in General Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently completed his Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the combined program of Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He received training in cognitive-behavioral therapy at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Philadelphia Psychoanalytic Institute & Society.
Dr. Joshi’s clinical and research interest is in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorders with particular focus on the often-neglected comorbid conditions associated with these disorders. Besides coordinating research projects in pediatric bipolar disorder, Dr. Joshi is facilitating the expansion of research in Pervasive Developmental Disorders and related comorbidities in the Pediatric Psychopharmacology Program at MGH. He has developed specific research projects examining the overlap of bipolar disorder with obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents.
Karen Martinez-Gonzalez, MD |
Dr. Karen G. Martinez-Gonzalez is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Puerto Rico where she directs the Center for the Study and Treatment of Fear and Anxiety and is the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry. She also completed a Post-Doctoral Master’s in Clinical and Translational Research in 2006 and is now the Principal Investigator and Director of this program. She is also the Principal Investigator of a grant studying the epigenetic and microbial profile of prenatal stress related to Hurricane María and the site principal investigator of the Latin American Trans-Ancestry Initiative for OCD Genomics study. She is an active member of several professional organizations, such as the Anxiety and Depression Association of America where she recently received the Member Recognition Award for her work on the Multicultural and the Women’s Mental Health Special Interest Groups. She is also part of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Trauma and Disaster Committee and president of the Puerto Rico Chapter; member of the board of directors and past president of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS).
Jennifer Derenne, MD |
Dr. Jennifer Derenne is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is currently on a leave of absence from Stanford. She is currently the Vice President of Medical Care at Equip Health, a telehealth company focused on increasing access to evidence based treatment for eating disorders. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and completed an internal medicine internship at Salem Hospital. She went on to pursue general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital Program. She has expertise in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders across the lifespan, with particular interest in treating college age students. In addition to her clinical practice, she is active in medical education and serves as a Councilor at Large for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Lelis Nazario, MD |
Dr. Lelis L. Nazario Rodriguez is a psychiatry specialist in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She graduated with honors from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1993. She is Training Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
2023 Oasis Mini-Conference Recordings | AGENDA
2023 Oasis Mini-Conference Recordings | FACULTY
Jack Krasuski, MD |
Karen Martinez-Gonzalez, MD |
Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD |
Antonio Hardan, MD |
Steven Pliszka, MD |
2023 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Conference Recordings | ACCREDITATION
Intended Audience:
Psychiatrists
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and The American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
2023 Child & Adolescent Designation Statement:
Online Course, Release Date May 10, 2023, Termination Date, May 9, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 52 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of these 52 credits: 24 also qualify as ABPN Self Assessment credits.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the 2023 Child & Adolescent Conference and has approved this program as a part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment Program, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Maintenance of Certification.
Oasis 2023 Mini-Conference Designation Statement:
Online Course, Release Date January 28, 2023 Termination Date, January 28, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute, LLC designates the live and enduring formats for this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners:
For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants:
The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Licensed Psychologists:
Most state boards will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ toward professional development hours. Please confirm with your state board before using this product for professional development hours.
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Who Should Attend?
Given the focus of the conference, attendance can benefit all clinicians who treat minors with psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral issues. Professionals who will benefit include:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychiatric residents and fellows
- Psychiatric Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Psychologists
- LCSWs
- Pharm.Ds
Although treatment with medications is a primary focus, even non-prescribing professionals can benefit from a thorough understanding of the benefits, limitations, and potential adverse effects of pharmacotherapy.
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"Thoroughly enjoyed the speakers, content, and activities. Discussions were passionate & much needed in our field. Can't wait to come back. Recommend more info on medical/genetic complications in our youth to consider."Melissa C. De La Vega, MD, Fort Worth, TX
"I have attended the past three years and the conference has always been educational & helpful. Only thing missing this year was binders."Jaymie Rodriguez, MD, Lebanon, MO
"I like your CME conferences. You bring good faculty, knowledgeable & unbiased. I love the fact that there are no pharmaceutical companies trying to influence you. Food & entertainment is always good & considerate of all."Talat Tayyaba, MD, Dallas/Richardson, TX
The Greek philosopher Theophrastus once said, "Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." This conference was time well spent."Clara Lee, MD, Los Gatos, CA
"I loved the delicious and amazing food! I loved the location! I loved that Dr. Jack Krasuski had us introduce ourselves to our neighbors! I loved the "nuts and bolts" agenda - great for a pediatrician! I loved the wellness topics on the agenda!"Lynette Grandison, MD, Modesto, CA
"The vibe and atmosphere were congenial and promoted interaction between attendees. Appreciate therapist 'treatment pearls'."Dale Fruman, MD, Export, PA
"The Oasis Destination Conference in Puerto Rico was outstanding! The structure was just right - learning during the day, with ample time to go to the beach, golf, and explore local cuisine! It's also a great opportunity to meet fellow psychiatrists in a relaxed environment."Carlson Alicea, San Juan, PR
Maria Teresa Daclan, Galloway, NJ
"This conference offers clinically relevant, cutting-edge topics, focused + excellent lectures delivered by outstanding lecturers, within a friendly + relaxed atmosphere that is a pleasure to attend."Rosario Nunez-Brito, MD, Bethesdan, MD
"The conference is very hands on and applicable to your practice which you are in. It was important information that often is not given at other conferences."Christina Antoine, New York City, NY
"Relevant topics, expert, engaging speaker, with multiple pearls to take back to daily practice. I especially enjoyed the non-psychiatric mini review by Dr. Mago in relation to the topics he presented."Melanie Melville, MD, Houston, TX
"Friendly, location perfect, time of classes perfect"Marjorie Caro, Miami, FL
"I enjoyed the topics but also meeting a variety of providers in my field and people I could connect with or learn with (when practicing in different locations around U.S.). It provided a relaxing atmosphere that I needed to enjoy learning and meeting others (especially after Covid pandemic). It was truly a 'retreat' from my normal day to day life."Patricia O. Kirby, MD, Glendale, AZ
"This conference finds a wonderful balance between depth of content in lectures and accessibility. Leaders in the field lecture in a truly collaborative environment which is quite rare in major conferences."Michael Adelman, MD, Pittsboro, NC
"I found the lectures to be very good and interesting, yet they were technical enough to reassure me that the information was current."Gregory Narron, MD, Fairview, NC
"API is comprehensive in every aspect. The educational content with relevance to clinical practice all the while getting CME credits. Additional perks of being able to network with colleagues and access to top rate faculty in an awesome location!!!"S.T, MD, Virginia
"It was wonderful to go to an in-person conference at a beautiful resort. There speakers were engaging and knowledgeable. The content was on point!"Kiersten Anderson, NP, PhD, Waxhaw, NC
"All the information was laid out well. Did a great job with meals and accommodating all attendees. Stays on schedule with all speakers and the flow of the program was great."Jaymie Rodriguez, DNP, Lebanon, MO
"This conference provides wonderful access to clinically relevant topics presented by experts in the field. The focus on clinical practice is unlike any other conference available."Rachel Adelman, MD, Pittsboro, NC
"This conference was amazing! Great Food! Great location! Very laid back, kind staff and amazing content!" –Katey Stafford, APNP, Pleasant Hope, MO
"I enjoyed learning about relevant topics by knowledgeable speakers in a relaxed and exciting environment."Michelle Thorpe, MD, Parsippany, NJ
"MasterPsych does it right! This was my first conference with the organization, and I couldn’t have been more impressed. Great venue choice where everything you needed was on-site, very informative lectures with engaging speakers and topics that relevant, practical and cover updates in all major diagnostic areas. Everyone had a great time from my kids to the grandparents. The conference made for an incredible couple of days! The best aspect is how flexible the conference is to make it work for you when attending in person but also having online access if you want to listen again later to hear the info again if you wanted to."Katie Chambers, MD, Fortmill, SC
"This is one of the must go to conference! The size is perfect. The presentations are outstanding and covering a wide range of topics. You do not get lost finding where your next presentation is and the topics are clinical and applicable to my real office work."Emad Milad, MD, Rye, NH
"I really enjoyed this conference. Very well organized and great presentations and topics by excellent faculty. Looking forward to future conferences."Elsy Devassy, MD, Lockport, IL
"Love this conference. Excellent speakers, great location, nice mix of topics. I like the smaller size of the conference as its not overwhelming and more of a relaxing atmosphere."Cindy Devassy, MD, Lockport, IL
"This was my first time at a conference as a new psychiatric nurse practitioner. The resort was beautiful, the food was amazing. The speakers were very good. The ice-breaker reception was phenomenal."Jessica Schmalz, ANP, Loma, CO
"This was my first time attending the Oasis conference and I found that it was educational and informative. I enjoyed the focus on trending topics in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The location was beautiful, and I would definitely recommend the conference."Nisha Withane, MD, Newark, DE
"I really enjoyed the conference! I feel like I got timely information to apply to my practice."Sandra Tate, MSN, Centralia, IL
"Excellent speakers, educational content. Staff is very helpful, and the conference is very well organized."Indrani Naskar, MD, Hilliard, OH
"Great way to keep up CME and vacation a little too!!! Highly recommend!"David Struble, MD, Memphis, TN
"High quality content with a flair!! Best time I have ever had at a CME conference!"Danniel Mines, FNP, Pensacola, FL
"I have never been in a conference that will impact so much in my practice. The learning was way more than expected. Outstanding speakers. As a general pediatrician, I was unsure of participating. I sincerely think all pediatricians should attend this conference."Livania Zavala-Spinetti, MD, McAllen, TX
"Excellent conference! Very satisfied with the overall experience. Got a good scoop of evidence-based treatment prevalent in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, without the involvement of Pharma companies. Unbiased presentations, excellent speakers! We loved it! Enjoyed every bit of it!"Talat Tayyaba, MD, Dallas, TX
"I learned a lot! Specifically from core lectures on ADHD, Psychosis and Substance Use Disorders. I had a great time in a beautiful location."Constance Mash, MD, Kirkland, VA
"Excellent conference! Its always helpful to learn of the latest medical research regarding medication efficacy for specific disorders."Stephanie Brooks, PA-C, Asheville, NC
"Great balance between valuable evidence-based content (usable) and time for questions and interaction with the speakers. Small enough and opportunity for great interaction with others at the conference."Donna Rollins, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Homer, AK
"Great educators, relevant, up to date information in an engaging environment. Speakers are knowledgeable, approachable, interesting presenters. The program is set in an accommodating, upscale, friendly environment that allows time to catch up with old colleagues and create new connections with our society of health care professionals."Randie Schacter, DO, Mathews, NC
"WOW WOW WOW! The best conference I have ever been to. Practical pearls that I can use in my practice. Excellent speakers that are the best in the field and dynamic. The staff at API are professional, helpful, positive, and go above and beyond to make your experience exceptional."Barbara Kissa, MD, Charlotte, NC
"The topics and speakers are terrific. The incorporation of learning and fun is highly appreciated!"Wally Novero, MD, Hermitage, PA
"I am a general adult psychiatrist, but I still found the conference entirety relevant to my practice."Vicki Winkel, MD, Salt Lake City, UT
"I look forward to these conferences. Speakers are excellent, information typically state of the art. Speakers are approachable for any questions. Appreciate the care you gave to enhance our learning."Judith Axelrod, MD, Prospect, KY
"Hands down the best conference I've been to. Not only did I learn useful information, but I'm also leaving feeling refreshed, motivated, and ready to make changes within my practice!"Stacey Helps, MD, Virginia Beach, VA
"I highly recommend this conference. Excellent speakers & location. Very practical information & wonderful environment."Sarah Schaettle, MD, Madison, WI
"Consistently the highest quality live conference I've ever attended in terms of educational content - I look forward to going each year!"Tracey L. Cornella-Carlson, MD, Hartland, WI
"MasterPsych course for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry delivers again! Excellent faculty, knowledgeable in their content, usable recommendations for treatment of persistent and complex child and adolescent cases--this course always delivers what it promises! Beautiful location and great networking!"Leah Cobb-Snodgrass, MD, Harrogate, TN
"If you were looking for a high-yield clinically applicable seminar - this conference is the one for you! Not having the time to read all the latest studies, this conference has leaders in the field condense and present findings that will directly affect my practice. Wonderful!"Leah Cobb, Harrogate, TN
"This is the second time attending your conference. On both occasions, I have found the lectures to be relevant, up-to-date, and practical. I appreciate your attention to feedback and engagement with the physicians in attendance."Aileen Oandasu, Johnstown, PA
"I highly appreciate the opportunity to attend the API conferences. I am in private practice, and I often miss a treatment team or a face-to-face discussion about my patients. These conferences have replaced this gap, and they have provided good feedback about my professional trajectory."Ioana N. Shirley, Birmingham, AL
"I am an Adult Psychiatrist who took this course so I can provide some coverage for our Pediatric psychiatrist when he is out. I really benefited and felt my time was well spent. It was a great review."J. Miglani
"I enjoyed this conference. It was a great balance of empirical data and clinical experience. The speakers were very engaging and responsive to audience questions and opinions."Jennifer Harrington
"Excellent presenters, very useful, and pleasant staff. The information was updated, concise, and easy to understand. The location and accommodations were very good. I learned a lot and enjoyed myself!"Graciela M. Gonzalez
"I really enjoyed the conference. I walked away with lots of practical and useful information for myself, my patients, and their families."Leslie Abromiot
"It was well-paced and relaxed and yet “so” met the need to deliver cutting edge research with tips to apply research into clinical practice. All the major studies were discussed in a short, focused way. Staff were helpful, and I made some friends!!"Shobha Chottera
"Excellent conference. One of the best I have attended. This is my first conference with API, but I will be attending again."C. Pamela Lowe-Hoyte
"This conference is helpful for adult psychiatrists who see adolescents older than 16 years. The atmosphere at the conference is energizing and upbeat."Carol Eidsvoog
"It seems that every detail was thought out from food and snacks provided to the welcome receptions. All the speakers were excellent and really appreciate the organization of the notes for future reference."Sarah Buxley
"Excellent speakers, enough time for question and answer sessions, perfect amount of time for each lecture."Nushtar Jameel
"The course is very well organized. The speakers are outstanding. I strongly recommend this conference."Sheila Sontag
"The speakers are high caliber-very good presenters. The information is both cutting edge and pragmatic, and the level of the presentations is appropriate to an audience and physician specialists/subspecialists. The option to immediately be able to view the entire presentations online without missing anything is also greatly appreciated, especially if jet lag or tourism options make it hard to attend all of the talks."James Sparing
"Excellent AACAP quality level conference and speakers."Victoria Denlo
"Your courses are very comprehensive, and up to date, the faculty is excellent, and your staff is very helpful and friendly."Nyrma Ortiz
"Extremely thorough and relevant to my clinical practice. Very well done and comprehensive. I enjoyed meeting colleagues from around the country that were child psychiatrists like me."Spiro Theoharakis
"This is my 4th conference with API, and I have not been disappointed with the quality of content, keep up the good work!"Israel Sokeye
"This is my second time attending this course. I am already looking forward to the next! There is no other course where you can really interact with Masters in their field from all over the nation – all grouped together a few days just for me to learn!"Maribel Rivera, MD, Coraopolis, PA
"It is a good place to meet colleagues and discuss cases, get feedback, and increase base resources as I go back to my practice."Leah Perez, MD, Dunlap, IL
"The speakers were the top in the field, and yet no questions went unanswered, no statement was not addressed/discussed. Being educated by/with these masters was like jamming with Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis."Herbert Cruz, MD, Fresno, CA
Current information, clinically relevant to the private practitioner. There were many ‘pearls of wisdom’ that I will be able to incorporate in my practice."Renee Mehlinger, MD, Chicago, IL
"This was a very pleasant, friendly, and professional experience. I like the option to have a “second chance” to look over the lectures online."Mariana Martinajevic, MD, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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