SEARCH FOR TREATMENTS IN EARLY PSYCHOSIS (STEP)

May 30, 2008

Introduction:

Cognitive impairments are a core feature of schizophrenia that are present before onset and throughout the course of the illness, causing significant functional debilitation. The 5^th Biennial Search for Treatments in Early Psychosis (STEP) Symposium will bring together international experts in the psychology, neurobiology, and treatment of cognition in schizophrenia. State-of-the-art information regarding the nature, pathophysiology, and treatment of cognitive impairments in schizophrenia will be discussed, with a focus on early illness manifestations, as well as ongoing research on novel therapeutics for cognitive remediation.

Who Should Attend:

The target audience includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health

professionals; medical students, residents and other trainees; as well as mental health consumers

and their families.

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:

Recognize the importance of cognitive impairments in schizophrenia and their early manifestation in the course of the illness.

Explain current thinking about the pathophysiological basis of cognitive impairments.

Describe current treatment approaches to cognitive impairments in schizophrenia and principles guiding novel therapeutic development for cognitive remediation in the illness.

Course Directors:

Raymond Y. Cho, MD, MSc

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rohan Ganguli, MD

Professor of Psychiatry, Pathology, and Health and Community Systems

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Professor of Psychiatry and Canada Research Chair, University of Toronto

Executive Vice President, Programs, Center for Addiction & Mental Health

Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD

Professor of Psychiatry

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Faculty:

Jean Addington, PhD

Professor, Department of Psychiatry

University of Toronto

Director, Prime Clinic

Director, Psychosocial Treatments

First Episode Psychosis Program

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

Keith Nuechterlein, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

Richard Keefe, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina

Bita Moghaddam, PhD

Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Shaun M. Eack, MSW

Predoctoral Fellow

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In accordance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education requirements on disclosure, information about relationships of presenters with commercial interests (if any) will be included in materials which will be distributed at the time of the conference.

Location

Sheraton Hotel at Station Square

300 West Station Square Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Telephone: (412) 261-2000/(800) 255-7488

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Station Square where the conference will be held. The room rate is $149, plus tax, for a single; and $159, plus tax, for a double room. When calling for reservations, please identify yourself as being with the conference "Search for Treatments in Early Psychosis (STEP)" to benefit from these reduced rates. Room availability cannot be guaranteed after May 16, 2008.

Continuing Education Credit

Physicians

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of his or her participation in the activity.

Psychologists

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is being offered for 6.5 continuing education credits.

Certified Addictions Counselors: CAC

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic/Office of Education and Regional Programming is certified by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) to provide Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) continuing education credits for those participants attending the entire program. 6.5 PCB hours have been approved for participation in this conference.

Counselors

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic adheres to the NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. This program is being offered for 6.5 continuing education credits.

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners: CPRP

A total of 6.5 credit hours can be applied to training hours for the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP).

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors: CRC

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies to provide continuing education credits to certified rehabilitation counselors (CRC). WPIC adheres to the CRCC Continuing Education guidelines; 6.5 hours have been approved for participation in this conference.

Licensed/Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT

6.5 clock hours of continuing education are provided through co-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, a PA-approved provider of social work continuing education in accordance with all the applicable educational and professional standards of the Council on Social Work Education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT renewal. For information on social work continuing education, call (412) 624-3711.

Act 48

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer continuing education credits under Act 48 guidelines. WPIC adheres to the Act 48 Continuing Education Guidelines.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals are awarded 0.65 Continuing Education Units (CEU's), which are equivalent to 6.5 contact hours.

Schedule

8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45 am Background

Raymond Y. Cho, MD, MSc

9:00 am Domains of Cognitive Impairment in Early Psychosis

Keith Nuechterlein, PhD

9:50 am Cognition and Outcome in Early Psychosis

Jean Addington, PhD

10:40 am Break

11:00 am Novel Targets for Treatment Development for Cognition in Schizophrenia

Bita Moghaddam, PhD

11:50 am Lunch (on your own)

1:20 pm Panel: Hopes and Challenges in Dealing with Cognitive Impairments:

The Consumer and Family Perspective

Moderator: Rohan Ganguli, MD

2:10 pm Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Cognition in Schizophrenia

Raymond Y. Cho, MD, MSc

3:00 pm Break

3:20 pm Psychosocial Treatments for Cognitive Impairments in Schizophrenia

Shaun Eack, MSW

4:10 pm The CATIE Trials: Cognitive Deficits and Treatments

Richard Keefe, PhD

5:00 pm Adjournment

Registration Information

Fee Schedule (Please circle the appropriate fee)

Before 5/16/08 After 5/16/08

Physicians and $150 $175

allied health professionals

UPMC, WPIC, & PA $ 90 $100

state hospital employees

Students $ 40 $ 50

Residents no charge no charge

Consumers & no charge no charge

Family Members

Tuition includes:

* All registration and conference materials

* Refreshments

* Continuing education credits

Full tuition must accompany the form. A $25 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds for cancellations. No refunds can be issued once the program has begun. Please return the registration form and tuition by May 16, 2008 to benefit from the reduced rate.

Please make your check payable

to OERP/WPIC

and send it with the registration form to:

Maria Peña-Jordan

Office of Education and Regional Programming

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

4601 Baum Building, Room 178

3811 O'Hara Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Telephone: (412) 802-6917

FAX: (412) 802-6910

E-MAIL: penajordanmi@upmc.edu

www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp

Registration Form:

STEP Conference

Friday, May 30, 2008

Course Code: MA86

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to OERP/WPIC and send it with the registration form to:

Maria Peña-Jordan

Office of Education and Regional Programming

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

4601 Baum Building, Room 178

3811 O'Hara Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Telephone: (412) 802-6917

FAX: (412) 802-6910

E-MAIL: penajordanmi@upmc.edu