Description 

Consultation-Liaison (CL) psychiatrists often encounter cases that require brain imaging as a component of the diagnostic workup. A needs assessment by Medina et. al (2020) of seven university-based programs revealed that psychiatrists-in-training had a very strong interest in neuro-imaging education but only a handful of trainees reported receiving adequate training in this discipline. There is a deficit in neuroimaging education among psychiatry trainees. Our session will introduce the participants to the basics of neuroanatomy and neuroimaging. Dr. Sharma, a neuroradiologist will review the basics of neuroimaging by discussing the differences between CT and MRI scans of the brain and how to identify the basic sequences on MRI (t1, T2, FLAIR, etc.). Dr. Tripathi (CL psychiatrist) will review the cortical and subcortical anatomy important for emotion, behavior, and cognition. Dr. Lea, also a CL psychiatrist, will introduce an innovative case conference model that we utilize on our CL service to promote trainee education. Through 2-3 case-based discussions we will perform a “case dissection’ which will lead up to a diagnosis followed by a discussion of the relevant neuroimaging. Our session will involve participants in the case discussions by using audience-based polling and small group discussions.

Format 

Recorded webinar.

This content was recorded during the APA 2023 Annual Meeting.

Learning Objectives 

1. Apply the inter-disciplinary framework for addressing the educational need of neuroradiology for psychiatrists.
2. Identify basic neuro-anatomical structures on neuro-imaging.
3. Interpret the basics of neuro-imaging i.e. reading a standard head CT, identifying basic MRI sequences (T1, T2, FLAIR etc.).
4. Apply the basics of neuroimaging to identify common pathologies on neuro-imaging which have neuropsychiatric symptom burden.
5. Utilize innovative case discussion and learning techniques to promote learning amongst trainees.

Target Audience 

Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Psychologists

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Program Start Date: May 1, 2025
Program End Date: May 1, 2028

How to Earn Credit 

Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may do so after completing all sections of the course including the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the completion date and hours earned. 

Continuing Education Credit  

In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

The APA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Faculty and Planner Disclosures 

The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. 

Instructors 

• Samidha Tripathi, MD
• Payton Lea, MD
• Shobhit Sharma, MD

Planners  

• Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association.

Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities 

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Technical Requirements 

This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following: 

• The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari 
• Internet Explorer 11+ 

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Optimal System Configuration: 

• Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version) 
• Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version) 
• Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content 
• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content 

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