Greater Kansas City
2019 GKCPA Fall Conference
Cutting Edge Psychological Science: Addiction and Treatment and Psychopharmacology Update
Friday, November 1, 2019, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Earn 6.5 CEs
Download speaker bios and presentation objectives.
8:00 AM
Registration, continental breakfast, student poster presentation
8:20
Welcome – Drs. Shawn McDaniel and Rachel Linnemeyer
8:30
The Neuroscience of Addiction and Treatment – Dr. Jennifer Sweeton
10:00
Break
10:15
The Neuroscience of Addiction and Treatment (continued) – Dr. Jennifer Sweeton
11:45
Lunch on your own, many are 5 minutes away (see link for nearby options www.yellowpages.com/overland-park-ks-66213/restaurantnt). There is also a large vending area in the Regents Center.
12:30 PM
Student poster awards and GKCPA meeting
12:45
Is There a Pill for That? The State of Psychiatric Medications in 2019 – Dr. Bob Batterson
2:15
2:30
Opioid Use Disorders: Overview and Treatment Trends – Dr. Burgess
4:30
Conference concludes
COST: (through October 31)
These conference fees are valid for online registration only through October 31. Walk-ins the day of the conference are welcome; on-site registration is $110.
Student Poster Awards:
Students interested in submitting abstracts for their poster presentations should download the Student Poster rules and information. Contact Dr. Jennifer Sweeton (drjennifersweeton@jennifersweeton.com) if you have questions. Submission deadline is October 25. The winner of the poster presentation will receive a $100 cash award.
Greater Kansas City Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Greater Kansas City Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Social Workers, counselors and other mental health professionals should check with their boards to see if their board recognizes CEs from APA approved continuing education programs.
