Living Legends in Psychopharmacology 2026, Translating Neuroscience, Precision Medicine, and AI into Breakthrough Treatment for Complex Psychiatric Disorders

Join world-renowned leaders in the field for a transformative two-day conference at the leading edge of psychiatric innovation. Living Legends in Psychopharmacology 2026 brings together pioneering minds to explore the frontiers of neuroscience, precision medicine, and AI – translating cutting-edge discoveries into real-world strategies for even the most complex, treatment-resistant cases.

Designed to be both visionary and clinically grounded, this immersive experience offers deep dives into Personalized Psychiatry, including pharmacogenomics, blood level monitoring, and pharmacokinetic tailoring to optimize medication sequencing and dosing. Attendees will explore next-generation treatments such as ketamine, ECT, TMS, and psychedelic-assisted therapies, as well as multimodal augmentation strategies for refractory mood and psychotic disorders.

Foundational sessions in Neurobiology will examine core systems of neurotransmission, receptor dynamics, gene-environment interplay, and epigenetic regulation – providing a scientific framework for truly individualized care. Targeted modules on Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Mood Disorders will focus on early intervention, treatment resistance, and emerging pharmacologic innovations.

Additional sessions will cover the latest in Anxiety and PTSD, including critical discussions on benzodiazepine stewardship and promising novel agents. A dedicated focus on Special Populations – spanning women’s mental health, pediatric and geriatric psychiatry, and autism spectrum disorders – ensures a breadth of relevance across the clinical landscape. Attendees will also deepen their understanding of Sleep and Substance Use Disorders, exploring neurobiological mechanisms and evolving therapeutic approaches.

Furthermore, a timely and thought-provoking session on the Ethical Use of AI in Psychiatry will address data privacy, algorithmic bias, and how artificial intelligence can support – rather than supplant – the essential human connection at the heart of psychiatric care.

Anchored in real-world case discussions, interactive panels, and unparalleled access to field-defining experts, this course equips clinicians with the insights, tools, and science to meet the demands of 21st-century psychiatry – where complexity is the norm, and precision is the goal.

Course Highlights

• Legendary, field-defining faculty
  
• Current and emerging evidence-based treatments
  
• Innovations in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
  
• Advances in the treatment of bipolar depression and treatment-resistant depression
  
• Psychedelic-assisted therapy and ketamine: indications, mechanisms, and integration
  
• Next-generation neuromodulation: TMS, ECT, and beyond
  
• Psychopharmacologic strategies for anxiety syndromes, autism spectrum disorders, and sleep disturbances
  
• Comprehensive updates in PTSD treatment
  
• The evolving interface of psychiatry with neurology and primary care medicine
  
• Pharmacologic approaches to alcohol and substance use disorders
  
• Psychopharmacologic care across the reproductive lifespan in women’s mental health
  
• Age-sensitive psychopharmacology for children, adolescents, and older adults 
  
• The ethical and clinical implications of Artificial Intelligence in psychiatry

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply principles of personalized psychiatry—including pharmacogenomic testing, blood level monitoring, and drug-drug interaction analysis—to optimize psychotropic medication regimens in treatment-resistant patients.
  
• Evaluate and implement evidence-based use of cutting-edge therapies such as ketamine, ECT, TMS, and psychedelic-assisted treatments in the management of mood and psychotic disorders.
  
• Integrate current neurobiological insights—including neurotransmitter systems, receptor signaling, and gene-environment interactions—into the diagnosis and treatment planning of complex psychiatric conditions.
  
• Differentiate treatment strategies for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, including approaches for prodromal states, first-episode psychosis, and long-term management of chronic or refractory illness.
  
• Select and sequence appropriate pharmacologic and somatic treatments for major depressive disorder based on pathophysiologic mechanisms such as inflammation, neuroplasticity, and stress response systems.
  
• Formulate individualized treatment plans for anxiety disorders and PTSD, incorporating both traditional pharmacotherapy and emerging modalities like ketamine and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
  
• Design safe and effective psychopharmacologic treatment strategies for women across the reproductive lifespan, with consideration for hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy, and postpartum care.
  
• Interpret and apply recent findings in pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatry to inform age-appropriate diagnosis, medication selection, and monitoring strategies.
  
• Assess and treat autism spectrum disorders using advanced pharmacologic approaches grounded in the latest research on neurodevelopment and neurobiology.
  
• Diagnose and manage sleep disorders and substance use disorders with a focus on neurobiological mechanisms, risk mitigation, and integrated pharmacologic and behavioral treatments.
  
• Translate emerging clinical research into practical decision-making tools for the treatment of complex psychiatric cases, including those involving multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
  
• Demonstrate enhanced clinical communication and therapeutic alliance skills that support adherence, safety, and patient-centered care in psychopharmacologic practice.
  
• Analyze the ethical implications of integrating artificial intelligence in psychiatric care, focusing on data privacy, algorithmic biases, and the preservation of the therapeutic alliance, while identifying strategies to ensure that AI tools enhance, rather than replace, patient-centered care.

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.

Nurses

This course has 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.

Inquiries

By phone at 941-539-0500, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST), 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

Target Audience

Practicing clinicians in the field of psychopharmacology drawn from the following disciplines: psychiatry, medicine, nursing, nurse practitioners, and psychology.

Who Should Attend

• Psychiatrists
• Psychopharmacologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurses
• Primary Care Practitioners
• Neurologists
• Specialty Physicians
• Physician Assistants | Pharmacists
• Naturopaths
• Osteopaths
• Psychologists

Course Format

Friday, April 17 – Saturday, April 18, 2025, 8:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m.

Offered LIVE In-person at the Sunny Hotel or LIVE Interactive Streaming

Recorded for On-Demand Viewing — Attendees Only

Special Requests

If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, please email psychcme@med.miami.edu at least 15 days prior to the conference.

Tuition

Tuition Fee: Physicians and other doctoral-level registrants: early-bird rate is $895. After January 12, 2026, the registration fee is $995.

Nurses, Master's-level professionals, Fellows, Residents, and others: Early-bird rate $695. After January 12, 2026, the registration fee is $795.

*All fees shown in USD. Add processing fee (non-refundable) of $20. Registration by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, or American Express).

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.

The tuition fee is the same if you attend virtually or in person at the Sunny Hotel.

Please note that we will not have hard copies of the syllabus available for purchase at the conference.

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. 

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, available only to in-person attendees; we cannot ship course materials.

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.

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.com

• Use the booking link below to receive a discounted rate.
• A block of rooms has been reserved for the conference participants at a discounted rate.
• Rates begin at $309–$469
• Discounted Hotel Rates will be available until March 16, 2026. Please reserve your rooms early.

UM Department of Psychiatry 2026 – Living Legends

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You may call the hotel at 800-327-5476 and mention you are with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Living Legends course. Please let them know if you are attending the Living Legends course 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.

Can you make the reservation for me?

Unfortunately, the hotel requires that all hotel reservations must be made by the attendees. We are happy to help connect you to the hotel, however.

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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• Everglades
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• Miami Aquarium
• Miami Heat Game
• Miami Dolphins Game
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Restaurants

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Misc Fun Things to Do

• Little Havana Food Tour
• Perez Art Museum
• Sailing Adventure
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