Description 

Soon-to-be and graduates of psychiatry residencies and fellowships face a number of challenges as they transition into independent practice. One of these challenges is keeping up with the many requirements of medical practice, including state medical licensure, hospital credentials/privileges, continuing medical education, and continuing certification.

Format 

Recorded webinar

Learning Objectives 

• Describe the process of maintaining a medical license and how to learn about requirements for the state(s) in which they are practicing.
• Describe the process of obtaining hospital credentials and associated privileges to practice psychiatry.
• List the components of continuing certification and options for meeting these requirements.

Target Audience 

Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Psychologists

Instructional Level 

Introductory

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Program Start Date: March 19, 2024
Program End Date: March 19, 2027

How to Earn Credit

Participants who wish to earn a certificate of participation may do so by completing all sections of the course including the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to print a certificate of participation showing the event date and hours earned.

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 

• Art Walaszek, M.D.
• Rashi Aggarwal, M.D.
• Simone Bernstein, M.D.
• Thedia Carey, M.D.

Planners  

• Art Walaszek, M.D.
• Rashi Aggarwal, M.D.
• Simone Bernstein, M.D.
• Thedia Carey, M.D.

Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities 

The American Psychiatric Association is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to people with disabilities. Please contact the American Psychiatric Association at 202-559-3900, if you require assistance seven (7) business days prior to the start of a live webinar. 

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+ 

This Web site requires that JavaScript and session cookies be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player. 

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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