Western PA Chapter
PRMS is a proud supporter of the 2018 CME events for this chapter.
Upcoming Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society Events
All Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society members are invited and welcome to attend the events listed below. Please register through the "online registration" links provided, or call 1-800-422-2900 or 717-558-7750 with any questions.
Kenny Hirschi, DO, was presented the PRMS Resident Achievement Award by Elizabeth Ramsey, DO at the October 24, 2018, WPPS Resident Poster Night. Congratulations, Dr. Hirschi!
PAST EVENTS
Join us for “Psychopharmacology - Risk Management and Legal Implications of Prescribing” presented by Ann L. McNary, JD, Senior Risk Manager, Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. (PRMS)
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Time: 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm (light meal provided)
Location: Community Care Behavioral Health, Large Conference Room, 1314 Griswold Plaza, Erie, Pa 16501
Residents Lunch
WPPS Residents are invited to a presentation at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, on August 16, 2018. Lunch will be provided from 12 - 1 pm. Following lunch, Raymond Truex, Jr., MD, FAANS, FACS, will give a presentation titled "Physician Resiliency - My Journey".
Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society CME Workshop
Addressing Family Dynamics: Dinner & A Movie, Hungry Heart
Held Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meadville Medical Center, Room A
Meadville, PA
Sponsored by PRMS
Resident Poster Night
Held Thursday, November 30th, 2017
LECOM Bayfront Campus
Erie, PA
Sponsored by LECOM Health & WPPS
Resident Poster Night Winners:
Join us for “Psychopharmacology - Risk Management and Legal Implications of Prescribing” presented by Ann L. McNary, JD, Senior Risk Manager, Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. (PRMS)
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Time: 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm (light meal provided)
Location: Community Care Behavioral Health, Large Conference Room, 1314 Griswold Plaza, Erie, Pa 16501
Residents Lunch
WPPS Residents are invited to a presentation at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, on August 16, 2018. Lunch will be provided from 12 - 1 pm. Following lunch, Raymond Truex, Jr., MD, FAANS, FACS, will give a presentation titled "Physician Resiliency - My Journey".
Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society CME Workshop
Addressing Family Dynamics: Dinner & A Movie, Hungry Heart
Held Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meadville Medical Center, Room A
Meadville, PA
Sponsored by PRMS
Resident Poster Night
Held Thursday, November 30th, 2017
LECOM Bayfront Campus
Erie, PA
Sponsored by LECOM Health & WPPS
Resident Poster Night Winners:
David Figueroa, DO – The Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Patient Anxiety Levels in the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Setting"
Benjamin Swanson and Katelyn Miller – A Case Study in Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: An Uncommon Presentation of Marijuana Abuse
Chrisalbeth Guillermo, DO – The A Case of Pseudobulbar Affect with Peduncular Hallucinosis
Benjamin Swanson and Katelyn Miller – A Case Study in Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: An Uncommon Presentation of Marijuana Abuse
Chrisalbeth Guillermo, DO – The A Case of Pseudobulbar Affect with Peduncular Hallucinosis
WPPS Attendees enjoyed their first ever Resident Poster Night, with smiles, laughter and extended learning opportunities.
Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society Benefits of Membership
For more information on becoming a member of the Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society, please send an email to papsych@papsych.org or call 1-800-422-2900.
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society members practicing in the western Pennsylvania area, with the exception of Allegheny County and its close environs, have dues-free access to the additional benefits of the western Pennsylvania chapter, including:
- Presents two educational dinner meetings a year on a wide variety of psychiatric issues and topics.
- Addresses membership concerns regarding managed care systems and how these systems affect patients with limited resources.
- Provides opportunities to become informed and involved in issues affecting psychiatric practice on a local level.
- Provides opportunities to socialize and interact with colleagues.
- Addresses the challenges and opportunities for practitioners in the rural and small city environment.
- Serves as a liaison between the psychiatric community and the local public mental health system.
- Represents the interests of its local members through representation to the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society's governing council.
Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society
Executive Committee and Officers
President
Elizabeth Ramsey, DO
President Elect
VACANT
Secretary-Treasurer
Elizabeth Ramsey, DO, acting until finalized
Immediate Past President
Mary Anne Albaugh, MD
Councilor
Dennis P. Borczon, MD
