Brain health is recognized as an essential part of successful aging. To promote longevity and quality of life, optimal brain functioning across cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral domains allows a person to realize their full potential over their lifetime.
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Course Description
Anxiety, depression and other mental health condition in later life can reduce longevity, increase the risk of medical and cognitive disorders and lead to poorer outcomes. Most concerning is the fact that the prevalence of cognitive disorders is increasing rapidly as people live longer. Reducing the risk of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) is as essential to the clinician as reducing hypertension and diabetes in reducing cardiovascular disease.
This seminar is designed to educate the practitioners and equip them with essential knowledge and state-of-the-art scientific methods to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) at its earliest stages and assist patients and their loved ones. Understanding normal cognitive aging and stradegies to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease will also be discussed. Drawing on the presenters’ vast scientific and clinical expertise, the participants will be able to differentiate different cognitive syndromes and the etiological underpinnings of various clinical presentations. In addition, the participant will be familiarized with state-of-the-art neuropsychological and novel neuroimaging and plasma-based biomarkers methods to detect the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
This presentation will also provide a comprehensive review of essential geriatric psychopharmacology in the treatment of the most common psychiatric and mental health conditions as well as the latest in emerging pharmacological agents in the treatment and management of Alzheimer’s Disease and its comorbid psychiatric and behavioral manifestations.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the promotion of brain health and longevity through evidence-based prevention.
- Differentiate between normal cognitive aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and clinical dementia.
- Demonstrate how to identify the underlying brain disorders causing clinical cognitive impairment in older adults.
- Identify the evidence-based, emerging brain biomarkers in cognitive disorders that help to diagnose at-risk older individuals for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
- Identify the role of traditional and novel cognitive neuropsychological testing in early diagnosis of cognitive disorders in older individuals.
- Differentiate Alzheimer’s Disease from non- Alzheimer’s Disease pathology
Describe current pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
- Identify the emerging and promising agents in the treatment and management of early Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
- Recognize geriatric psychopharmacology and how to optimally treat the more challenging geriatric mental health conditions.
- Describe the promotion of brain health and longevity through evidence-based prevention.
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Agenda
Date Schedule Monday, February 23, 2026 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00–10:15 a.m. Normal Cognitive Aging with Philip Harvey, PhD
10:15–10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Delaying or Preventing Alzheimer’s: Evidence-Based Risk Reduction with Kirsten Crenshaw, PsyD
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:00–10:15 a.m. Clinical Overview of Common Neurodegenerative Disorders in Older Adults with Alexandra Ortega, PsyD
10:15–10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. New Breakthroughs in Cognitive Neuropsychological Assessment with David Loewenstein, PhD
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9:00–10:15 a.m. Guiding Practitioners in Identifying Individuals Who Are Most at Risk for Amnestic MCI with Rosie Curiel-Cid, PsyD
10:15–10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Emerging Biomarkers in Diagnosing Early Alzheimer’s Disease with Rosie Curiel-Cid, PsyD
Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00–10:15 a.m. Treating the Family Constellation in Geriatric Psychiatry and Dementia with Elizabeth Crocco, MD
10:15–10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The Most Common Treatment Challenges in Geriatric Psychopharmacology with Elizabeth Crocco, MD
Friday, February 27, 2026 9:00–10:15 a.m. Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Management of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias with Elizabeth Crocco, MD
10:15–10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The New Emerging Pharmacological Agents for Alzheimer’s Disease with Elizabeth Crocco, MD
12:15 p.m. Adjourn
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Faculty
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Venue Information
The Sunny is an oceanfront boutique hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, blending modern, thoughtful design with a legacy of warm, personalized hospitality. Family-owned for three generations, this vibrant beachfront retreat offers thoughtfully crafted spaces and exceptional service—welcoming anyone looking to relax and unwind under the sun.
Guests can enjoy our newly renovated oceanside pool with full-service dining, break a sweat in our state-of-the-art fitness center with dedicated studio spaces, and savor every meal at ¡VIVA!, our signature restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails. Just steps away, the historic Newport Fishing Pier offers Miami Beach’s only over-the-ocean dining experience—making every stay at The Sunny feel effortlessly special.
The Sunny Hotel
16701 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Toll Free: 1-800-327-5476
Email: info@thesunnyhotel.com
Hotel website: https://www.thesunnyhotel.comA block of rooms has been reserved for the conference participants at a discounted rate. Use the booking link below to receive a discounted rate.
Rates start at just $309 and go up to $429. Please note the discounted room rate expires on January 14, 2026.
UM Department of Psychiatry 2026 – Winter Seminars
- Group Direct Booking Link - No login/Attendee Code needed
- Group General Booking Link - User will be required to enter Attendee Code (UMPSY)
You may call the hotel at 800-327-5476 and mention you are with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Continuing Education, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Please let them know if you are attending the Winter Seminars for a discounted hotel rate. You can also email James at james@lemonadehospitality.com.
Please note that the hotel is currently undergoing a name change from Newport Beach Hotel to The Sunny Hotel.
Inquiries
Please email Tonia Attard at psychcme@med.miami.edu or call 941.539.0500, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (EST) Monday–Friday.
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Registration
Seminar Format
Meets Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–12:15 pm. Offered in-person only.
Special Requests
If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, contact Kim Miele at psychcme@med.miami.edu at least 15 days prior to the conference.
Tuition
Winter Seminars – Registration Information
Early Bird Rates (Available through December 19, 2025)
- Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Other Health Professionals: $995
- Residents, Fellows-in-Training, and Full-time Students: $795
Standard Rates (Effective December 20, 2025)
- All Registrants: $1,095
- Residents, Fellows-in-Training, and Full-time Students: $795
Additional Fees
- Second Week Registration: $750
- Non-refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $20 (applies to all registrations)
Payment Method
- Registration must be completed by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express).
Refund Policy
Refunds, less an administrative fee of $100, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. Refund requests must be received by email. Please email psychcme@miami.edu. No refund will be issued should cancellation occur less than two weeks prior. “No shows” are subject to the full course fee, and no refunds will be issued once the conference has started.
Registration Information Link
To register, click the link below
Electronic Syllabus
We provide all attendees with complimentary access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format prior to the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative that helps lower costs for all attendees. The e-syllabus will be available for 30 days after the conference. You can purchase a printed copy at the time of online registration for $75.
Please note that we will not have hard copies of the syllabus available for purchase at the conference.
Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate.
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Accreditation
Week-Long Seminars
Meets Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Offered in-person only.
Physician Credit
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates these live activities for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.
Through an agreement between the American Medical Association and the European Union of Medical Specialists, physicians may convert AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to an equivalent number of European CME Credits® (ECMECs®). Information on the process of converting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to ECMECs® can be found at: www.eaccme.eu.
Psychologists
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 15.00 CE credits will be awarded to psychologists for attendance at these seminars.
Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses
These activities have been submitted to ANA Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. ANA Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please email psychcme@med.miami.edu.
- Clinical Psychopharmacology: Beyond Conventional Wisdom
- Thinking Through Alzheimer’s: Exploring Cognition, Psychopharmacology, and Geriatric Psychiatry
- Advanced Psychopharmacology: From Neurobiology to Personalized Treatment with Charles Nemeroff
The Holding and the Provocation: Navigating the Edge Between Support and Challenge in Contemporary Psychodynamic Therapy meets the specifications of the Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR).
Social Workers
Application for social work continuing education credit has been submitted. Please contact Kim Miele at psychcme@med.miami.edu with any questions.
National Board of Certified Counselors
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7482. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Inquiries
By phone at 941-539-0500, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET), or by email at psychcme@med.miami.edu.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Mitigation
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated.
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities. All the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.
ABMS/ACGME Competencies
All seminars are designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)/ Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:
- Patient Care and Procedural Skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Practice-based Learning and Improvement
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Target Audience
The winter seminars are a series of seminars for health professionals in psychiatry, psychology, neurology, medicine, surgery, geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing, social work, and counseling.
