Program and Learning Objectives

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0905-1005: Session #1 -

Neurological Assessment (for psychiatrists) & Psychiatric assessment (for neurologists) 
a. Psychiatric assessment - Dr. Christine McClelland (Dalhousie)
b.            Neurology exam - Dr. Michael Thorpe (Dalhousie)

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1005-1015: Morning Break 1

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1015-1115: Session #2 -

Delirium and Dementia (Problem Based Learning) - Dr. Pradeep Arya (Queens)

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1115-1125: Morning Break 2

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1125-1225: Session #3 -

Stroke & Cognition (Didactic)
a. Stroke Examination - Dr. Sherry Hu (Dalhousie)

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1225-1300: Lunch Break

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1300-1400: Session #4 -

Emergency Psychiatry & Acute Assessment (Case-based/integrative/participative - small group learning using breakout rooms)
a. Involuntary vs. Voluntary Status - ER Psychiatrist TBD (Queens)
b. Autoimmune Encephalitis Case - Dr. Elvina Chu (Queens)

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1400-1410: Afternoon Break 1

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1410-1510: Session #5:

Movement Disorders & FCD (Learner-centered methods)
a. Movement Disorders - Dr Shirlene Sampson (Mayo Clinic)
b. Functional Cognitive Disorder - Dr. Roger McKelvey (Dalhousie)

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1510-1520: Afternoon Break 2

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Acquired Brain Injury - Panel of experts including psychiatry (Dr. Elvina Chu), physiatry (Dr. Jessica Trier), and neuropsychologist (Dr. Martin Logan)