The APA annual meeting: a photo essay

As posted previously, last month I attended the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA’s) annual conference. Straying from my usual format, I thought I’d post pictures from the meeting and, of course, offer comments. The meeting took place in Moscone Center, a conference center complex located just south of Market Street in downtown San Francisco. Depicted here […]

Going to the APA meeting?

The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is in San Francisco this May. I’ve attended twice before as I recall, both times when it was here. I enjoyed it, and even felt it was worth the $1000 we non-members pay to get in, although in my opinion it’s not worth doubling that for […]

CME in California

Last weekend I attended the annual one-day conference for providers of continuing medical education (CME) in California. Presented in Sacramento this year by the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ), a division of the California Medical Association, there were talks on documentation requirements and updated accreditation criteria. There was praise and support for the majority of […]