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2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS
"The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity."

October 2001

10/2/01
11:00am

Auditorium
2nd Floor
CPM

Cognitive Neuroscience and Schizophrenia: What We Can Learn from Atypical Antipsychotics
Michael Alan Schwartz, M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Case Western Reserve University
Cognitive, or system neuroscience, has arisen as a new discipline over the past decades that looks at neurotransmitter networks rather than synapses and their role in health and illness. This knowledge will be applied to the treatment of schizophrenia with medication. Objectives: Participants will: 1) learn about recent developments in cognitive neuroscience and then practical application to illnesses such as schizophrenia 2) learn about the key concept of neuromodulation and its relationship to antipsychotic medications. 3) learn how to apply this knowledge to the treatment of patients with schizophrenia. References: 1. Manfred Spitzer The Mind within the Net MIT, 1999. 2. Michael S. Gazzaniga (Ed) The New Cognitive Neuroscience MIT, 1999
We gratefully acknowledge an educational grant from AstraZeneca provided to support Dr. Schwartz's visit.

10/9/01
11:00am

Auditorium
2nd Floor
CPM

Depression and Coronary Heart Disease
Jerome H. Markovitz, M.D.
Associate Professor, Preventive Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
This presentation will examine the evidence for depression as a risk factor for coronary heart disease, and present biological mechanisms that may explain this relationship. In particular, platelet activation will be discusses with regard to the presenter's previous and ongoing work in this area. Objectives: 1) to examine the evidence regarding depression as a risk factor for coronary heart disease 2) to examine biological mechanisms that may explain this relationship, with particular focus on the role of platelet activation 3) to assess the effects of depression treatment on those potential biological mechanism References: 1. Markovitz JH, Shuster J, Chitwood W, May RS, Tolbert LC: Platelet activation in depression and effects of sertraline treatment: an open-label study. Amer J Psychiat 2000;157:1006-8. 2. Frasure-Smith N, Lesperance F, Talajic M: Depression following myocardial infarction: impact on 6-month survival. JAMA 1993; 270:1819-1825. 3. Musselman DL, Tomer A, Knight BT, Manatunga AK, Porter MR, Marzec U, Harker LA, Nemeroff CB: Exaggerated platelet reactivity in major depression. Amer J Psychiat 1996;153:1313-1317.

10/16/01
11:00am

Auditorium
2nd Floor
CPM

NO GRAND ROUNDS SCHEDULED

10/23/01

Auditorium
2nd Floor
CPM

Social Problem Solving Abilities Predict Caregiver and Patient Outcomes Following Spinal Cord Injury
Timothy R. Elliott, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Psychologist
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Elliott will present results of recent studies linking social problem solving abilities with adjustment following spinal cord injury. A brief overview of a caregivers intervention will be described.
Objectives: Participants will 1) learn major components of social problem solving abilities. 2) learn the relationship of social problem solving abilities to adjustment following spinal cord injury.
References: 1. Elliott R Timothy, Shewchuk, Richard M, Richards, J. Scott: Family Caregiver Social Problem-Solving Abilities and Adjustment During the Initial Year of the Caregiving Role. Journal of Counseling Psychology 2001;48:223-232. 2. Elliott R Timothy, Shewchuk, Richard M, Richards, J. Scott: caregiver Social Problem-Solving Abilities and Family Member Adjustment to Recent-Onset Physical Disability. Rehabilitation Medicine 1999; 44:104-123. 3. Elliott R Timothy, Shewchuk, Richard M, Richards, J. Scott: Social Problem-Solving Abilities and Adjustment to Recent-Onset Spinal Cord Injury. Rehabilitation Medicine 1999; 44:315-332.

10/30/01

Auditorium
2nd Floor
CPM

Gene Expression Determinants of Psychotropic Drug Response
Jeffrey L. Rausch, M.D. , Professor & Vice Chairman
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
The Medical College of Georgia
Dr. Rausch will review the Hypothesis of Initial Conditions as it relates to the emergent protein signaling systems determinant of a response to psychotropic drug treatment. Differential patterns of protein expression will will be presented as examples from antidepressant and antipsychotic drug treatment studies illustrating patterns of protein expression related to differential response.
Objectives: To review new data on biological response systems associated with therapeutic outcome to psychotropic drug treatment information to clinical decision-making.

We gratefully acknowledge an educational grant from Janssen Pharmaceutica provided to support Dr. Rausch's visit.

Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail:
Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic
1700 Seventh Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0018
PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu

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	2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS "The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity." November 2001
	11/6/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Managing the Disruptive Physician Sandra L. Frazier, M.D., Assistant Professor Medical Director, Addiction Recovery Programs Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham This presentation will focus on the non-chemically dependent physician who exhibits maladaptive behaviors that disrupt the working environment of others. Objectives: 1) To present prevention strategies. 2) To introduce a new workshop at UAB designed to assist physicians in areas of communication skills, anger management, professional relationships, as well as other behaviors.
	11/13/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Departmental Research Updates Robert M. Savage, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Jonathan S. Dowben, M.D., Assistant Professor Warren T. Jackson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham Three brief research updates will be presented. Objectives: 1) To keep Grand Rounds attendees aware of the research that is currently underway in the department. 2) To raise awareness for study recruitment and/or study referral purposes.
	11/20/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	NO GRAND ROUNDS SCHEDULED. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
	11/27/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Case Study: Geriatric LOL with Delusional Fear of Salivation Eric Taylor, M.D., PG-IV Psychiatry Resident Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham This lecture will briefly review a patient with a somatic delusion and then use the case to compare DSM IV and functional neuroanatomical models of abnormal human behavior.

	Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail: Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services The University of Alabama at Birmingham 115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic 1700 Seventh Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0018 PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu

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	2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS "The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity." December 2001
	12/4/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Risk Managment Update: December 2001 Linda R. Mittleman, Director, Risk Management University of Alabama at Birmingham The facts of recent cases settled and or tried to jury verdict against psychiatrists and psychiatric institutions will be discussed to present the topics of negligence, consent, documentation and confidentiality. An explanation of the Joint Commission's requirement of disclosure of unanticipated events to patients and their families. "Should I Apologize?" the pros, cons, and legal implications. Objectives: 1) Through reference to actual cases, participants will know what types of medical malpractice claims are brought against psychiatric health care defendants and how to prevent those types of claims against themselves. 2) Participants will become familiar with the new JCAHO 7/1/01 patient safety standard regarding disclosure of unanticipated events to patients and their families. 3) Participants will learn about apology in the risk management paradigm: pros, cons, and legal implications. References: 1. Medical Malpractice Verdicts, Settlements & Experts - Various issues over last two years. 2. Larry Veltmen, M.D.,: "Should I Apologize? A Guide for Physicians and Risk Managers". Presentation at ASHRM Annual Meeting 10/30/01, Boston, MA.
	12/11/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Sexuality, Reproduction, & Family Planning in Women with Schizophrenia Rick Bierrenbach, M.D., PG-IV Resident Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham
	12/18/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	No Grand Rounds Scheduled
	12/25/01 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	NO GRAND ROUNDS SCHEDULED. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

	Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail: Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services The University of Alabama at Birmingham 115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic 1700 Seventh Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0018 PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu

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	2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS "The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity." January 2002
	1/1/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	No Grand Rounds. Happy New Year!
	1/8/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	No Grand Rounds Scheduled
	1/15/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Role of Dopamine in Depression and Other Psychiatric Disorders Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D. Reunette W. Harris Professor and Chairman Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Emory University School of Medicine Objectives: 1. To review the circuitry of dopamine neurons in the human brain. 2. To review the evidence that dopamine systems are pathologically involved in depression. 3. To review the evidence that certain antidepressants effect dopaminergic neurotransmissions. We gratefully acknowledge an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc. provided to support Dr. Nemeroff's visit.
	1/22/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Controlled Substances. Prescribing, Problems and Current Trends Ed Munson, Investigator Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Montgomery, AL This presentation will discuss some of the more frequently violated BME rules, including Controlled Substance rules and regulations as well as current issues affecting many medical practices including sexual boundary issues, unprofessional conduct, impairment, etc. We gratefully acknowledge Purdue Pharma's assistance in scheduling this presentation. There will be no grant support provided by Purdue nor will Mr. Munson receive compensation for his visit. Purdue has made a commitment to reduce prescription drug abuse with a 10-point plan of prevention and education. Encouraging educational programs is one of the ten initiatives included in Purdue's plan.
	1/29/02	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Effects of SSRI's on Sexual Function: A Review of Current Literature Zahid Husain, M.D., PG-IV Resident Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham A comprehensive review of current knowledge and understanding of the sexual effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs. Mechanism of action of SSRI induced sexual adverse effects and their management will also be presented. Objectives: The audience is expected to learn the 1. basics of human sexual cycle. 2. adverse effects of of SSRI drugs on human sex life. 3. positive effects of SSRI related adverse reaction on human sexuality especially premature ejaculation. 4. management of the SSRI induced sexual adverse effects.
	Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail: Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services The University of Alabama at Birmingham 115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic 1700 Seventh Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0018 PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu

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	2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS "The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity." February 2002
	2/5/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Green Eggs and Ham: Developing (and Sustaining) a Passion for Public Psychiatry Jacqueline Maus Feldman, M.D., Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham Borrowing heavily from Dr. Seuss, Dr. Feldman explores variables that influence choosing & sustaining a career in public psychiatry, and offers suggestions on how to change systems of care and training to attrack professionals to work with patients with serious mental illness. Objectives: 1) To explore barriers to professionals choosing public psychiatry as a career. 2) To understand extant training in public psychiatry.
	2/12/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurobiology Eighth Residents Versus Faculty Scholar's Bowl Moderated by Daniel C. Dahl, M.D. Assistant Professor and Residency Training Director Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham A rapid-pace, information-packed hour of questions in which a group of our residents will compete against a group of faculty members for the title of Scholar's Bowl Champions of 2002. Dr. Dahl will serve as moderator and will provide questions from the following areas: developmental & psychological theories; pharmacology; psychiatric diagnosis & treatment; neurology; general medicine; general knowledge; and much more! You won't want to miss it!
	2/19/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Animal Models of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Robert F. Ackermann, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham The talk will describe how animal behavioral models can be used to obtain useful information about the neuroanatomy and neuropharmacology of human OCD. Objectives: 1) To review the concepts that underlie the use of animal models of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other psychiatric disorders. 2) To review data concerning two particular animal models of OCD: dominant/subordinate social signaling in lizards; and intracranial self-stimulation in rats.
	2/26/02	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Tarasoff and Confidentiality: To Warn Or Not To Warn Anu Yedla, M.D., PG-IV Resident Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham Presentation will include historical details of Tarasoff decisions and post Tarasoff legal developments. Objectives: 1) To provide a clearer understanding of Tarasoff decision and its implications. 2) To provide information regarding Tarasoff as it applies to Alabama.

	Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail: Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services The University of Alabama at Birmingham 115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic 1700 Seventh Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0018 PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu

PSYCHIATRY HOME CLINICAL SERVICES Center for Psychiatric Medicine Adult Psychiatry Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Addiction Recovery Program Community Psychiatry EDUCATION Psychiatry Residency Training Psychiatry Fellowship Programs Medical Education Psychology Training Grand Rounds RESEARCH Clinical Research Behavioral Neurobiology LINKS Other Psychiatry Sites	*The Department of Psychiatry* *and* *Behavioral Neurobiology*
	2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS "The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity." March 2002
	3/5/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Dr. Pollock's presentation has been canceled. PRESENTATION CANCELED
	3/12/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Presentation canceled. Check the schedule the first week in March to see if we have been able to schedule a presentation for this date.
	3/19/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Electroconvulsive Therapy Ehtsham Haq, M.D., PG-IV Resident Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham Case presentation with emphasis on history, mechanisms, indications, contraindications, adverse effects and depiction of ECT in American movies. Objectives: 1) To increase awareness of ECT treatment benefits. 2) To decrease prejudice against ECT treatment.
	/26/02	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	NO GRAND ROUNDS SCHEDULED - Spring Break

	Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail: Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services The University of Alabama at Birmingham 115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic 1700 Seventh Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0018 PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu

PSYCHIATRY HOME CLINICAL SERVICES Center for Psychiatric Medicine Adult Psychiatry Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Addiction Recovery Program Community Psychiatry EDUCATION Psychiatry Residency Training Psychiatry Fellowship Programs Medical Education Psychology Training Grand Rounds RESEARCH Clinical Research Behavioral Neurobiology LINKS Other Psychiatry Sites	*The Department of Psychiatry* *and* *Behavioral Neurobiology*
	2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS "The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity." April 2002
	4/2/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators: A Unique Texas Approach Rahn K. Bailey, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Director of Program Law and Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior University of Texas at Houston Objectives: 1) The audience will be able to discuss the history of sexual offender laws in Texas. 2) The audience will be able to delineate the difference between the Texas sexual predator statue and those of all other states in the U.S. 3) The audience will understand the implications, clinical and legal, of involuntarily committing someone to outpatient psychiatric care due to a prior sexual offense. *We gratefully acknowledge an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company provided to support Dr. Bailey's visit.*
	4/9/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	NO GRAND ROUNDS SCHEDULED
	4/16/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	CANCELED-WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE SOON. CHECK THIS SITE FOR UPDATES. Health Problems Associated with the Side Effect of Weight Gain in Patients Being Treated with Psychotropic Medications Cesar E. Munoz, M.D., Acting Chief of Psychiatry, VA Medical Center Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry Jan Findlay, CNS, Research Nurse and Study Coordinator UAB Division of Pediatric Neurology The presentation will begin with an overview of the following: the problem of medication side effect of weight gain, an overview of weight gain liabilities of psychotropic medications, factors thought to be involved in altered glucose and lipid metabolism, and management of the medication side effect of weight gain. The results of a specific retrospective survey of patients in the UAB Outpatient Community Psychiatric Clinic experiencing the weight gain side effect while taking olanzapine will be briefly described. There will also be a discussion of chronic health problems occurring as a result of the excessive weight gain. Recommendations (from the perspectives of Medicine and Nursing) on how to assist patients in reducing chronic health problems due to the side effect of weight gain will also be presented. Objectives: 1) To describe the factors believed to be involved in altering glucose and lipid metabolism in patients being treated with psychotropic medications and the subsequent side effect of weight gain. 2) To report the demographic characteristics and percent of patients who experienced the weight gain side effect while taking olanzapine in a retrospective survey. 3) To describe recommendations of how to assist patients who are taking psychotropic medications reduce risks of chronic health problems associated with the medication side effect of weight gain.
	4/23/02	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	NO GRAND ROUNDS SCHEDULED
	4/30/02	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Victims of Despair Adnan Alam, M.D., PG-IV Resident Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham Presenter will present current information about depression during pregnancy and current management options. Objectives: 1) To present how to manage depression during pregnancy.
	Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail: Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services The University of Alabama at Birmingham 115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic 1700 Seventh Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0018 PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu

PSYCHIATRY HOME CLINICAL SERVICES Center for Psychiatric Medicine Adult Psychiatry Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Addiction Recovery Program Community Psychiatry EDUCATION Psychiatry Residency Training Psychiatry Fellowship Programs Medical Education Psychology Training Grand Rounds RESEARCH Clinical Research Behavioral Neurobiology LINKS Other Psychiatry Sites	*The Department of Psychiatry* *and* *Behavioral Neurobiology*
	2001/2002 GRAND ROUNDS "The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity." May 2002
	5/7/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Recovery from a Psychiatrist's Point of View Ronald J. Diamond, M.D., Professor Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical Director, Mental Health Center of Dane County Director, Acute Psychiatric Service, Univ. of WI Crisis Service Consultant, Wisconsin Bureau of Community Mental Health This talk will review what is meant by "recovery", how to make the concept real, and how to integrate it into our treatment process. Cure may not always be possible, but everyone can aspire to having more to life than just illness. Consumer survey's have identified a number of factors that seem connected with a person's sense of recovery, the most important of which is hope. *Objectives:* By the end of the lecture, participants will: 1) have an understanding of some of the different ways the term "recovery" has been used. 2) understand how the concept of recovery can be an effective focus for treatment for persons with serious psychiatric disability 3) understand the role of mental health professionals in promoting, or at times interfering, with the recovery process.
	/14/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Dementia Other Than Alzheimer's Disease Richard E. Powers, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pathology University of Alabama at Birmingham Dementia is definitively diagnosed through post mortem examination. This seminar will contrast the neuropathology of vascular dementia and diffuse lewy body disease to Alzheimer's Disease. *Objectives:* 1) Define common types of dementia other than Alzheimer's Disease 2) Contrast the neuropathology of Alzheimer's to vascular dementia and diffuse Lewy Body Disease
	5/21/02 11:00am	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	NO GRAND ROUNDS SCHEDULED APA ANNUAL MEETING May 18 - 23, 2002 Philadelphia, PA
	5/28/02	Auditorium 2nd Floor CPM	Women and the Mood Disorders Spectrum Helen Kulchinskaya, M.D., PG-IV Resident Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology University of Alabama at Birmingham Women have increased vulnerability for Depression & Anxiety Disorders starting at puberty and continuing through the childbearing years and into menopause. Will discuss clinical presentation and treatment of mood disorders during premenstrual period, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause.

	Questions or comments concerning these activities? Write, Call, FAX, or E-mail: Carol Schaffhausen, Coordinator of Educational Services The University of Alabama at Birmingham 115 Smolian Psychiatric Clinic 1700 Seventh Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-0018 PHONE 934-1306 FAX 934-4659 cschaff@uabmc.edu