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Antidepressant-Induced Excessive Sweating

No Credits
Sebastián Malleza, M.D.
Psychopharmacology Institute
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ADHD in Women: Estrogen Fluctuations, Stimulant Dosing, and Perimenopausal Cardiovascular Risk – Interview

0.50 CMEs
A discussion with Dr. Sandra Kooij on how estrogen fluctuations shape ADHD severity across the menstrual cycle, postpartum, and perimenopause in women. Topics include premenstrual stimulant dose adjustment, PMDD treatment options, postpartum depression risk, cardiovascular comorbidity, earlier menopause onset, and hormonal history taking.
Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry (Amsterdam UMC/VUmc) & PsyQ psycho-medical programs (The Hague, the Netherlands)
36.06 minutes of audio interview

Quick Take Vol. 86

0.75 CMEs
What are the teratogenic risks of zolpidem in pregnancy? Do SGLT2 inhibitors slow lithium-related kidney decline? Which antipsychotic works best for acute schizophrenia? Do herbals like Rhodiola or St. John’s wort help in mild depression? When should antipsychotics be continued after substance-induced psychosis?
Faculty: Amanda Koire, M.D., Ph.D., James Phelps, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., F.A.C.L.P., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M.
42.09 minutes in 5 audio sections

PTSD Psychopharmacology Algorithm

1.50 CMEs
An updated algorithm for PTSD that prioritizes prazosin for sleep disturbances and nightmares before SSRIs. The presentation reviews evidence-based dosing for men and women, sleep initiation alternatives, second-line antidepressants, antipsychotics for PTSD-related psychosis, augmentation options, and considerations for comorbid substance use and bipolar disorder.
David Osser, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
83.49 minutes in 12 sections

Prescribing Tricyclic Antidepressants Safely: Drug Interactions, Side Effects, and Overdose

0.50 CMEs
This guide addresses tricyclic antidepressant safety across the prescribing lifecycle: CYP2D6 inhibitor interactions (fluoxetine, paroxetine, bupropion), CPIC-guided dosing in poor and ultrarapid metabolizers, a structured monitoring framework, agent selection across pregnancy, breastfeeding, and older adults, and overdose recognition.
Sebastián Malleza, M.D.
Psychopharmacology Institute
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Ketamine and Esketamine: State of The Art – Interview

0.50 CMEs
A discussion with on ketamine and esketamine for treatment-resistant depression, covering regulatory differences, patient selection, placement in the treatment algorithm, maintenance and tapering, managing dissociative and dysphoric reactions, nausea, clinic workflow, bipolar and geriatric populations, and choosing between IV ketamine and esketamine.
Samuel Wilkinson, M.D.
Yale University School of Medicine
32.13 minutes of audio interview

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CME Information

Physicians – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Nursing professionals – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ as Contact Hours, under this calculation: 1 CME = 1 Contact Hour. 

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Physician assistants – CME Accreditation Statement

The activities below have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Academy LLC and the Psychopharmacology Institute. Medical Academy LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.

This CME program issues AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Self Assessment for MOC – Accreditation Statement
  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2025

Dates: April 1, 2025 – April 1, 2028

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2025 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

  • Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2024

Dates: April 1, 2024 – April 1, 2027

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Psychopharmacology Institute Self-Assessment Program 2024 and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

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