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3rd Annual Conference on Psychedelics and Psychedelic Medicine

Event Date(s): Nov 3, 2023 - 08:00am to Nov 4, 2023 - 05:00pmAvailable Credits: 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 14.25 Nursing Contact Hours 14.25 Social Workers 14.25 Participation 14.25 Psychologists CE Credit Register For This Course

Course Details

We invite you to join us at the Westin Copley place in Boston for our 3rd Annual Conference on Psychedelics and Psychedelic Medicine conference. 

 

Please Note: The conference will be held in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

This conference will provide up-to-date overviews and discussions of advances in the field of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapies, with an emphasis on clinical studies and practice. Mechanisms of action including pharmacology, neuroscience, psychodynamic theory will be discussed, with a focus on specific clinical entities such as depression, PTSD, and addictions. Additional panel discussions and presentations will explore history, ethics, cultural issues, plant medicine, and many other relevant topics within the rapidly growing field of psychedelic medicine.

Why Attend? 

  1. Gain Knowledge, Insight, and Comprehension: Keep abreast of the latest developments in psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapies, focusing on clinical research and practical applications. 
  2. Connect and Build Relationships: Engage with peers and specialists in the psychedelics industry, fostering networking opportunities and collaborations throughout the conference and beyond. 
  3. Stay Current and Informed: Expand your understanding of the dynamic field of psychedelic medicine by participating in panel discussions and presentations that cover a wide range of topics, including history, ethics, culture, plant medicine, and other pertinent issues. 

Pricing

MDs/Doctoral-Level Professionals
Regular Registration (after August 15, 2023): $750.00

Other Professionals or Trainees
Regular Registration (after August 15, 2023) $675.00

Residents & Medical Students: $150.00


*New* Virtual Registration

We are now adding a full virtual option to accommodate those who can not attend in person. Full more information and to register, please click the link below. 

Psychedelics 2023: Virtual Registration: Click HERE


Syllabus

The conference syllabus is a printed book with all slide presentations and space to take notes adjacent to each slide.

Syllabus Book: $65


Ticketed Lunch Seminar (Optional):

Building a Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Practice - November 4, 2023

$115.00


E-SYLLABUS

We provide all attendees  with completely free access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format prior to the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative and helps keep costs lower for all attendees. The e-syllabus will be available for 30 days after the conference. 


Cancellation Policy

A refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee will be issued for refund requests received by October 2, 2023.  No refunds will be issued for refund requests made after October 2, 2023. Payments made may not be applied to future conferences or other educational activities. There are no exceptions to these policies.

Course Summary

Available Credits:14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 14.25 Nursing Contact Hours 14.25 Social Workers 14.25 Participation 14.25 Psychologists CE Credit
Course Topic:Conference, Psychopharmacology
Course Format:Conference
Target Audience:

This program is intended for mental health practitioners including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers and clinical psychologists.

Event Starts: Nov 3, 2023 - 08:00am
Event Ends: Nov 4, 2023 - 05:00pm
Cost: $750.00

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Compare different models of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (eg, psycholytic vs psychedelic)
  2. Explain the neuropsychopharmacology of classical psychedelics as well as atypical psychedelics such as ketamine and empathogens such as MDMA
  3. Identify hypotheses for mechanisms of action of psychedelics on the brain, based on recent neuroimaging studies
  4. Critique contemporary medico-cultural issues within psychedelic research, including race-based structural biases and epistemic injustice
  5. Assess potential applications of psychedelic-assisted therapy in extra-psychiatric fields, such as within palliative care and spirituality, as well as within medicine, such as for pain and immunomodulation

We have a dedicated staff member who is available by phone 5 days per week between 8 am and 5 pm by calling 866-644-7792 or email at mghcme@mgh.harvard.edu. All inquiries will be dealt with in a timely  (within one business day) and professional manner. Requests for credits or refunds will be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Professional and Public Education, Massachusetts General Hospital. Please refer to our cancellation policy for additional information.”