Events

**PLEASE NOTE: SESSION BEGINS AT 3:15 PM ET** Join the AAGP Journal Club and presenter Christopher van Dyck, MD at 3:15 pm Eastern Time on Friday. January 12, 2024. Dr. van Dyck will not only be discussing the results of this phase 3 clinical trial (CLARITY-AD) but will also discuss some unpublished data from the open-label extension of the study. Abstract ACCME Credit Designation Statement: Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the evidence behind the FDA approval of Lecanemab for use in early Alzheimer's disease based on the results of the CLARITY-AD phase 3 clinical trial. 2. Develop an understanding of the difference between disease-modifying therapies (Lecanemab) and symptomatic therapies (Donepezil) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. How to Get Your Certificate 1. Go to aagp.cmecertificateonline.com 2. Click on the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Journal Club – Lecanemab Therapy in Early Alzheimer’s Disease link. 3. Evaluate the meeting. 4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records. 5. If you lose your certificate, […]

Dear Program Director/Dean, Student Affairs, We are reaching out to you and your program/school to see if your residents/students would be interested in participating in the AAGP New Voices Program. This program was established to foster an increased awareness of geriatric psychiatry in a diverse student and resident population. The program will start with a webinar on January 23, 2024. This webinar is an opportunity for your students/residents to learn about geriatric psychiatry from renowned specialists in the field. Students/Residents that participate in the full webinar program will be invited to attend the one day, AAGP Scholars Program at our next annual meeting in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 16, 2024 as a guest of AAGP at no charge. Instructions will be sent shortly after the webinar ends to eligible participants. Please contact info@aagponline.org if you have questions. We are reaching out to you and your program/school to see if your residents/students would be interested in participating in the AAGP New Voices Program. The AAGP is committed to increasing access to geriatric psychiatry for all learners and we hope that we can work together to achieve this goal. We would appreciate you sharing this event with your residents/students. Sincerely, Azziza Bankole, MD and Brandon […]

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Neuroinflammation in Obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and Depression. Join the AAGP Journal Club and presenter Cyrus Raji MD, PhD at 3:15 pm Eastern Time on Friday. April 12, 2024. Dr. Raji will present on his publication in the AJGP from 10/2023 entitled "Neuroinflammation: A Modifiable Pathway Linking Obesity, Alzheimer's Disease, and Depression" Abstract ACCME Credit Designation Statement: Update coming Learning Objectives: Develop a working mechanistic knowledge of how chronic neuroinflammation from obesity and metabolic syndrome contributes to the pathophysiology of both depression and Alzheimer's disease. Review past pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions aimed at reducing neuroinflammation in obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's disease, as well as ongoing neuroimaging initiatives utilized to measure neuroinflammation in living persons. Continuing Education (CE) Language American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry /AAGP American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Journal Club – Neuroinflammation in Obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and Depression. April 12, 2024 Online Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.  Amedco LLC 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 […]

AAGP Public Policy Committee Quarterly Meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95015975690?pwd=WXVxZExTTyszVkk4Um5zcGR1eTB5dz09 Meeting ID: 950 1597 5690 Passcode: 694833 Please reach out info@aagponline.org for more information.

We will provide some AAGP updates and plans for the 2025 Annual meeting Join: https://uvmcom.zoom.us/j/96295783986?from=addon