Annual Meeting 2023
We couldn't be more excited about this 62nd year of our Annual Meeting & Scientific Program! Please join us at the beautiful Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, CA.
62nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Program
Updates in Psychiatric Care: From Traditional to Contemporary & Novel Therapeutics
Flamingo Resort - Santa Rosa
2777 Fourth Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Northern California Psychiatric Society (NCPS). The American Psychiatric Association (APA) 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.
Registration includes:*
- 62nd Annual Friday Evening Reception
- General Session and Panel Presentations on Saturday & Sunday
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on Saturday as well as breakfast and snacks on Sunday (*Please note you are free to explore Santa Rosa for dinner options)
- Opportunity to network with exhibitors and colleagues
Conference Fees
| Levels | Early Bird Rate Closed Feb. 22 |
General Rate Feb. 23 - Mar. 17 |
|---|---|---|
| General Members | $399.00 | $499.00 |
| Early Career Psych.'s (ECP's) Members | $299.00 | $399.00 |
| Residents | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Medical Students | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| No CME: Retired/ Spouse/ Guest | $299.00 | $399.00 |
| Non-Member | $499.00 | $599.00 |
To register now, CLICK HERE
Please note that online registration will be closed on March 17, 2023. All registrations after March 17 will only be accepted onsite.
RESIDENT/FELLOW MEMBER LODGING
Resident/Fellow Member Lodging Reimbursement Stipends are limited to 30 nights. Please contact Kelsey at info@ncps.org or CLICK HERE for more infomation.
CANCELLATIONS
Conference registration cancellations must be received in writing on or before February 25, 2022 to receive a full refund minus a $35.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after February 24th.
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please email info@ncps.org or call (415) 334-2418.
Farah Zaidi, MD
Dr. Farah Zaidi is a dual Board Certified in General & Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is Certified in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (SFCP) and practices in community psychiatry settings.... Read More
Albert Zhou, M.D.
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Rona Hu, Psychiatrist
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Amanda Downey
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Amy Barnhorst
Dr. Barnhorst is an emergency and inpatient psychiatrist whose work doing violence and suicide risk assessments led to her interest in firearm injury prevention. She is a Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine at the University of California... Read More
Mel Blaustein, MD, DLFAPA
Assistant Clinical Professor, Psychiatrist, Past President of NCPS, Lifesaver Award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
William Wolfe, M.D.
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Nolan Williams, MD
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Anshu Gaur
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Shana Levy, MD
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Paul Yoder, Legislative Advocate
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Ravi Chandra, MD
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Anna Glezer, M.D.
Dr. Glezer began her training at Harvard and then transitioned to the University of California, San Francisco, where she has been a practicing physician, teacher, mentor, and is a volunteer associate professor. She is board certified in adult and... Read More
Tara Collins, MD, MPH
Dr. Tara Collins is an integrative adult and forensic psychiatrist, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and a registered yoga teacher. She has worked in inpatient, emergency/crisis, and outpatient settings in academic centers, community mental health... Read More
Mark Swoiskin, M.D.
Mark Swoiskin, MD,DLFAPA is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Mill Valley, and a budding psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. He is also a volunteer Clinical Professor of Psychiatry... Read More
Karen Johnson, M.D.
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Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz
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Josh Woolley, MD, PhD
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62nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Program
Official Schedule
Friday, March 17, 2023
12:30p-3:00p Registration / Exhibitor Set-Up
1:00p - 1:30p Executive Council Meeting (Closed)
1:45p - 2:30p General Council Meeting (Open to Members, must RSVP)
3:00p - 4:00p Walk and Compassion Talk | Presented by Anna Glezer, MD & Richa Batia, MD, DFAPA
4:30p -5:30p Welcome Reception and Visit with Exhibitors
7:00p - 8:30p Megalomania in the American Psyche: Dangers for Public and Unconscious Life | Presented by Ravi Chandra, MD
Saturday, March 18, 2023
7:00a - 7:45a Registration / Breakfast / Visit with Exhibitors
7:45a - 7:55a Welcome & Conference Introduction | Presented by Farah Zaidi, MD
8:00a - 9:00a General Session - The Newest News: Update on Antipsychotic Medications | Presented by Rona Hu, MD
9:05a - 10:05a General Session - Intro to Adult ADHD: An Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment | Presented by Ning Zhou, MD
10:05a - 10:30a Morning Break / Visit with Exhibitors
10:30a - 11:30a General Session - What We Know and Where We’re Going: Psychopharmacology for Patients with Eating Disorders | Presented by Amanda Downey, MD
11:35a - 12:35p Keynote General Session – Preventing Firearm Violence: What Every Psychiatrist Should Know | Presented by Amy Barnhorst, MD
12:35p - 1:30p Lunch Break / Visit with Exhibitors
1:30p - 3:00p General Session - Novel Therapeutics: Psychedelics, and Neuromodulation | Presented by Nolan Williams, MD, Josh Woolley, MD, PhD, and William Wolfe, MD
3:05p - 4:05p General Session - The Dream Interview Method | Presented by Shana Levy, MD, Tara Collins, MD, and Anshu Gaur
4:05p - 4:30p Afternoon Break / Visit with Exhibitors
4:30p - 6:00p General Session - Golden Gate Bridge Suicide: The Final Chapter | Presented by Mel Blaustein, MD, Raymond Zablotny, MD, and Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz
Sunday, March 19, 2023
7:00a - 7:45a Breakfast / Visit with exhibitors
8:00a - 9:30a General Session - A Primer on Integrative Psychiatry | Presented by Anna Glezer, MD, Tara Collins, MD, Courtney Reiman, LAc, and Sidney Edsall, MD
9:35a - 10:05a General Session - California Legislation and Issues of Interest to Psychiatrist in 2023 | Presented by Paul Yoder
10:05a - 10:30a Morning Break / Visit with Exhibitors
10:30a - 12:00p General Session - A Close Look at Psychodynamic Psychotherapy | Presented by Karen Johnson, MD, Mark Swoiskin, MD, and Farah Zaidi, MD
12:00p - 12:15p Exhibitor Raffle Drawings / Closing Remarks and Conference Overview
Flamingo Resort - Santa Rosa | March 17 - 19, 2023
Our room block rate starts at just $169, is limited, and may sell out at this price. To Reserve a Room, CLICK HERE
About the Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa
The Flamingo Resort is a mid-century marvel in The Valley of the Moon. The buildings, rendered with natural materials and iconic angular silhouettes, are the work of master architect Homer A. Rissman. Set on a 10-acre campus, it is an incomparable property for both its city access and sense of complete retreat.
*Room Block expires Februrary 23rd
Did you miss this expiration date? Contact Kelsey at info@ncps.org
| HOTEL ACTIVITIES | HOTEL AMENITIES |
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The Flamingo’s soul is the open mind. Spiritual curiosity and exploration are rooted in the New Age wellness that was popularized in Western culture during the 60s and 70s. It’s a nod to the past, and encourages guests to be present. |
The property includes 20,000 square feet of private and communal gathering space, 170 sanctuary rooms including 14 suites, Lazeaway Club Restaurant, fitness center and spa, two swimming pools, a hot tub, and an ice bucket shower. |
| LOUNGE/POOL | ABOUT SANTA ROSA |
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Come and lounge by our gorgeous pool when you stay at Flamingo Resort. Feel free to order food and drinks from the comfort of your seat. Make your seat even more luxurious by booking one of our bird houses or nests. With ample seating and unique amenities, this is one sure way to make the most of your day by the pool. |
Santa Rosa is a vibrant, strong, connected city. For 63 years, The Flamingo has been its beacon of leisure. Come explore the arts, culture and cuisine of this community. |
HOTEL DINING
- Lazeaway Club: From the Pacific shores of Mexico to the palms of Thailand, the Lazeaway Club’s Cal-Pacific cuisine taps the spices, heat, sweet and savory of far-flung travel destinations, and combines them with fresh, local ingredients prepared by our culinary team. Learn more about Lazeaway Club
- Vintage Space: Vintage Space is a retro-futuristic music lounge hosting a cosmic array of live music, dancing, DJ’s, and special events. Originally built in 1957 when the public’s imagination was captivated by the dawn of the space race, atomic power and limitless possibility – Vintage Space fuses the past with a bright tomorrow. A bastion of good vibes, far-out sounds and stellar cocktails that’s been sending it since Sputnik. Learn more about Vintage Space
- Wild Bird Poolside Dining: Bring on the heat with the spiciest sandwich in the flock, the Hot Bird, smothered in stone fruit Korean chili sauce. Come try it and our other new items like the Buddha Bowl. Learn more about Wild Bird Poolside Dining
- Paradise Cove (Private Dining): Gather at The Cove. Under the canopy of redwoods, our outdoor event space has seating that can be configured to accommodate up to 48 guests. Choose food and beverage offerings to fit your celebration. Learn more about Private Dining
Thank you to our Annual Partner & Annual Meeting Exhibitors!
Gold Partner
Silver Partner
Exhibitors
AbbVie
Alkermes
Bay Psychiatric Associates
BioXcel Therapeutics
California Department of State Hospitals
Corium
Indivior
Intra-Cellular Therapies
MagVenture
Mindpath
Neurocrine Bioscience
Professional Risk Management Services
Sutter Health
Teva Pharmaceuticals
The Permanente Medical Group
Traditions Behavioral Health
Vituity
Mission
To advance the quality and effectiveness of psychiatric care through advocacy, professional education and camaraderie.
Contact Us
info@ncps.org
(415) 334-2418
(415) 239-2533
77 Van Ness, Suite 101, #2022
San Francisco, CA 94102