Thank you to all those who attended NYSAM’s 16th Annual Intersection of Science, Treatment and Policy Conference!
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors
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2020 Conference Info
Date
Friday, February 7, 2020
10am-8pm
Saturday, February 8, 2020
8am-6pm
Location
The Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
There are no more rooms available in the conference room block.
This Live activity, NYSAM’s 16th Annual Statewide “Intersection of Science, Treatment, and Policy” Conference, with a beginning date of 02/07/2020, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 14.50 Prescribed credit(s)by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
You Won’t Want to Miss…
Silvia Franco Corso, MD
Topic: Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics in Addiction
Thomas Hildebrandt, MD
Topic: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of APEDs and Body Image
Marijuana Panel featuring:
Greg Bunt, MD (Chair), Merrill Herman MD, Julia Arnsten MD, Ed Salsitz, MD, Norman Wetterau, Shelley Melzer, Kevin Sabet, Aloysius Joseph CASAC, Jennifer Faringer, MSEd, CPP, Law Enforcement Official, NYC Family Court Justice
Toxicology Panel featuring:
Nicholas Nacca, MD, Ross Sullivan, MD and Timothy Weigand, MD
Breakout Sessions:
- Adolescents and Substance Use Disorder – Ted Andrews, MD, PhD
- How to Implement Universal Trauma Precautions: Transforming Principles into Practice – Anita Ravi, MD
- Misbehavior vs Psychiatric Illness: Personality Disorders in Substance Abuse– Michael Morhous, MD
Who and Why You Should Attend this Conference?
This conference has been designed for physicians, medical students/residents, and addiction professionals. Join physicians and other health professionals at the New York Society of Addiction Medicine’s Annual Medical-Scientific Conference. Learn about cutting edge addiction medicine issues and exchange ideas about developments in NYS and across the nation. This conference offers state-of-the-art presentations highlighting the most recent developments in addiction medicine. This conference will increase your skills and build your confidence in evaluating and making appropriate decisions for treating addictive disorders in diverse populations.
For more conference information, please contact Elisabeth Kranson at (518) 689-0142 or via e-mail: ekranson@asapnys.org.
Substitution/ Cancellation Policy
Make your reservation early! If your plans change and you cannot attend the conference, a colleague may attend in your place. Just call and let us know. Registrations cancelled at any time prior to January 6, 2020 are not subject to a fee. Cancellation after January 6, 2020 is subject to the full registration fee. If your plans change, please call conference coordinator Elisabeth Kranson at (518) 689-0142.
ADA Accommodations
If you require special assistance, please contact Elisabeth Kranson at (518) 689-0142 or ekranson@asapnys.org no later than January 10, 2020, so that we can accommodate your request.
Accreditation
This Live activity, NYSAM’s 16th Annual Statewide “Intersection of Science, Treatment, and Policy” Conference, with a beginning date of 02/07/2020, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 14.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.