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2009 Mini-Fellowship
Sponsored by
Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY
Three Day Mini-Fellowship
Conducted at:
Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
PROGRAM          FACULTY      GENERAL INFORMATION      REGISTRATION FORM
PROGRAM
THREE DAY COURSE SCHEDULE

DAY 1-WEDNESDAY

 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
ECT Treatment/Observations - held in the ECT suite at Wesley Woods Hospital          

 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch with faculty and discussion of cases

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
An overview of the somatic treatments in psychiatry including ECT, vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) , transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS).

DAY 2-THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Overview of ECT including indications for ECT, contra-indications, appropriate work up, response rates, relapse rates and maintenance strategies including maintenance ECT. This session will also cover the requirement and strategies for developing an effective ECT service.     

12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and case discussions

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.     
ECT case scenarios
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Evaluation and work-up of an ECT consult - This session will also include the necessary paperwork for ECT including the JCAH requirements

DAY 3-FRIDAY

 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
ECT Treatments/Observations - Attendees will observe ECT administration  

 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Course evaluation and CME post-test

GENERAL INFORMATION

The course is structured for psychiatrists and their nursing staff interested in the therapeutic efficacy of ECT and the procedures for the administration of ECT.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the current literature of the theoretical basis for the therapeutic efficacy of ECT and the procedures for the safe and effective administration of ECT.
2. Review the policies and procedures required by JCAH and APA 1999 guidelines including necessary forms, pre-ECT work-up and post-ECT evaluation and follow-up.
3. Practical experience in pre-ECT evaluations, observing ECT treatments, recovery and follow-up. The student will receive one-on-one training with an instructor.
 
SPONSORSHIP
This program is sponsored by the Department of Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
Each fellowship is limited to psychiatrists in order to personalize the individuals’ experience. Dates are scheduled year round per student request and faculty availability. The psychiatrist(s) may bring up to two nursing staff from their program which usually includes the ECT charge nurse and a recovery room nurse. These additional staff will be included in all didactic sessions and will spend the clinical time understanding how to administer the treatments (the actual placement of the electrode), do pre-op evaluations and recovery room procedures.
 
TUITION
Option 1: Three-day course tuition for one student (psychiatrist) and additional staff members is:
                 $1,200 per psychiatrist
                 $600 per non-physician (limited to two)

All fees must accompany the registration form. The tuition includes a task force report of the American Psychiatric Association on Electroconvulsive Therapy, lunch, one-on-one training with an instructor and other amenities which make this a rewarding learning experience. Enrollment will be limited to three registrants. Cancellation 14 days prior to the program will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee.
 
CREDITS
The Emory University School of Medicine designates this continuing medical education activity for 18 credit hours for the three-day sessions. Credit hours are Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Each attendee should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
 
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The sessions will be held at Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, 1821 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329. The Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital is located near the Emory University campus.
 
LODGING
The Emory Inn and Emory Conference Center Hotel are most convenient. For other nearby lodging click here.


FACULTY
WILLIAM M. McDONALD, M.D.
Course Director
Director, Geriatric Mood Disorders Program
Director, Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression

TOM MAXWELL, RN, APN
PAUL HOLTZHEIMER, MD
ADRIANA HERMIDA, MD