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CME Accreditation and Designation
The maximum number of CME credits an attendee can earn at the virtual event is 32.00 credits. The maximum number of CME credits an attendee can earn at the in-person event is 33.50 credits. 8.00 for the Psychedelics in Psychiatry & Mental Health Pre-Conference (Virtual and In-Person). 24.00 for the Psychopharmacology Update (Virtual and In-Person). 1.50 for the Piano Concert and Lecture by Dr. Richard Kogan (In-Person Only).
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Nevada Psychiatric Association. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
Physicians: The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 33.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: Nurses may participate in this educational activity as ANCC accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreement. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 33.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Suicide Prevention: This program meets the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirement for 2 hours of training related to suicide prevention, intervention and detection every 4 years. *
AB474: This program meets the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirement for 2 hours of training related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids, or addiction during each licensure period**
*Friday, February 16, sessions 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm; 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
**Saturday, February 17, sessions 10:15 am - 11:15 am; 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Self-Assessment Examination Credit Hours
MOC credit is only available for the Update, NOT the Pre-Conference. MOC credit hours only apply to individuals that are board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Self-Assessment activities are a specific type of CME activity that assists physicians in recognizing their current knowledge base in order to identify specific topics for gaining further knowledge. Registration for the 29th National Psychopharmacology Update allows you to take the Self-Assessment Exam for free. This Self-Assessment exam will allow board-certified individuals to apply the 25.50 CME credits available for the Psychopharmacology Update to the ABPN requirement for Self-Assessment activities. The exam consists of a 25 question online examination designed to help assess your level of knowledge regarding current psychiatric practice and psychopharmacology. The exam will be available until May 17, 2024.
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the National Psychopharmacology Update conference and has approved this program as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment program, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Maintenance of Certification. This activity provides a maximum of 25.50 Self-Assessment CME credits.
For more information on MOC requirements, visit the ABPN website.