American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Who Should Attend?

The AAAP Review Course in Addiction Psychiatry is excellent preparation for the ABPN examinations for subspecialty certification and recertification in addiction psychiatry. The course is recommended for: PGY-V residents, general psychiatry residents, and periodically for all academic and treatment personnel to stay updated on the most recent trends in the addiction field. It is equally relevant to junior faculty and clinicians as well as experienced practitioners.

Course Director          

Kevin Sevarino, MD, PhD, Department of psychiatry, Yale University of Medicine and Connecticut VA Health Care System, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the VA Medical Center in Newington, Connecticut  and chief Psychiatric Consultant, gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, Connecticut.   

Topics Include:

General Concepts              
Neurobiology /Genetics      
Pain and Addiction
Special Populations          
Nicotine Use Disorders       
Child and Youth/ADHD
Psychostimulants              
Psychosocial Treatments    
Legal Issues/Drug Testing
Club Drugs/Cannabis     
Opioid Use Disorders           
Alcohol Use Disorders
Sedative/Hypnotics                         
Nonsubstance 
Dual Diagnosis: Mood/Anxiety Disorder    

Course Materials

The registration fee includes a syllabus that contains slides with accompanying text, bibliographical information, and sample exam questions. The Review Course materials will also be available to purchase after the course.

Continuing Medical Education Credits will be provided.

Questions? Email reviewcourse@aaap.org  or call (401) 524-3076.

Review Course Rates

AAAP member attending annual meeting....................................................$600
AAAP member not attending annual meeting.............................................$750
Non-physician member attending annual meeting.....................................$500
Non-physician member not attending annual meeting..............................$650
Physician non-member attending annual meeting.....................................$660
Physician non-member not attending annual meeting...............................$830
Trainees attending annual meeting..............................................................$350
Trainees not attending annual meeting.......................................................$450

Registration

Click Here to Register Online or fill out the PDF Registration Form , and fax to (401) 272-0922, or email to buptraining@aaap.org. 

Conference Site and Hotel Information

Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center

7700 E. McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA 85258

One of the best Arizona resorts awaits you - the AAA Four Diamond Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, the luxury desert vacation retreat and exceptional Phoenix meeting destination. With time-honored traditions of hospitality unmatched among Scottsdale resorts, a lush setting and gracious décor offer modern accommodations and amenities wrapped in the elegance of historic haciendas of the past.

Restaurants, lounge and patios gaze over sun-washed mountains; cool blue pools dance under cloudless skies; tennis courts and golf courses bask in the sun, while refreshing pursuits can be found at our Amansala Spa/Salon. Masterful chefs and talented planners create weddings and theme parties fitting any occasion. And advanced technology, 50,000 square feet of meeting space, and award-winning service make this site the premier choice for Scottsdale meetings and conferences. For business or pleasure, Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center is truly an incomparable Southwestern resort.  Click here for more information on the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center.

The deadline for hotel reservations is November 15, 2011. Reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis.

Making reservations at the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center:

• Rates: Single/Double Occupancy Rooms and Suites are $225 per night. The price includes all conference meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and wireless internet access, fitness center fees, free overnight parking, lobby coffee bar (6am - 10am) complimentary printing of boarding passes, unlimited local and 800 telephone calls, newspaper delivered Monday through Saturday, incoming facsimiles, 1 hour tennis court time including racquet and tennis ball rental, 2 hour resort bicycle rental and postage for postcards and letters.
• Phone: Reservations can be made through the Hotel's Reservation Department at (800) 540-0727. Please mention attendee code AMERIC120611 when booking your guest room.
• Online:  Make your reservations online at the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center website
• Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Location

Perfect for Phoenix weekend getaways and group meetings, Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center is one of the area's most popular vacation spots and conference venues. The Scottsdale Arizona resort is only 25 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is served by all major U.S. air carriers, making it both an ideal family vacation destination and a perfect property for business travelers. By arranging airport transportation at least 24-hours in advance, the Resort's limo vans will bring you directly to the resort in Scottsdale at a cost of $24.00 per person, eliminating travel hassles. Call the Bell Desk at 480-596-7535 to arrange ground transportation services or click here to fill out the Shuttle Request Form.

ABPN Exam for Addiction Psychiatry Subspecialty Certification

For more information or to register for the exam, contact:

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.

www.abpn.com