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MPS Committees
ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY
Robert P. Roca, M.D., M.P.H., Chair (410) 938-4320
This committee works to enhance collaboration between MPS and the academic community,
focusing on the needs and highlighting the accomplishments of the academic community.
focusing on the needs and highlighting the accomplishments of the academic community.
APA ASSEMBLY DELEGATION
Robert P. Roca, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 938-4320
Geetha Jayaram, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 955-2237
While technically not an MPS committee, this group serves an important function for MPS members. The APA Assembly Delegation includes MPS members serving in the APA Assembly and is co-chaired by MPS's Assembly Reps. The delegation coordinates MPS representation in the APA and is a forum for MPS members with concerns they would like APA to address.
BOOK CLUB
C. Elizabeth Beasley, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 823-3444
Robin Weiss, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 821-0234
The Book Club Committee provides an opportunity for members to meet quarterly to discuss a book, fiction or non-fiction, chosen by the group in advance. It is our hope that the Book Club meetings will attract members who want to get together socially, for a stimulating discussion and light refreshment, whether or not they have previously been active in MPS activities.
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Robert K. Schreter, M.D., J.D., Chair (410) 494-9222
This committee represents the Society’s interest and concern on issues in child and adolescent psychiatry, and acts in liaison with other committees and organizations with related concerns.
COMUNICATIONS
Dinah Miller, M.D., Chair (410) 852-8404
This committee coordinates promotion of the MPS and its value to members, non-member
psychiatrists and others. Its focus is on improving communications, especially enhancing the MPS’s ability to communicate more effectively via the website, and developing the MPS’s "public face," working with other committees to put out messages about issues important to the psychiatric community.
psychiatrists and others. Its focus is on improving communications, especially enhancing the MPS’s ability to communicate more effectively via the website, and developing the MPS’s "public face," working with other committees to put out messages about issues important to the psychiatric community.
DISASTER PSYCHIATRY
Eduardo D. Espiridion, M.D., Chair (240) 566-3725
This committee works toward the goals of advocating for patients, supporting education and
training in disaster psychiatry, enhancing the scientific basis of psychiatric care for victims of disaster, and developing a disaster readiness plan.
training in disaster psychiatry, enhancing the scientific basis of psychiatric care for victims of disaster, and developing a disaster readiness plan.
DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIP
Neil E. Warres, M.D., Chair (410) 484-0989
This committee selects the Society's nominees for APA Distinguished Fellowship each year in accordance with APA Guidelines. Its members must be Distinguished Fellows or Distinguished Life Fellows.
DIVERSITY
Tracee M. Burroughs, M.D., Chair (410) 631-6506
This committee advocates for integrating the elements of diversity into the MPS. Because the Society treats a diverse population and represents a diverse membership, the committee will act as a liaison to other community organizations with related interests both clinically and academically.
EARLY CAREER PSYCHIATRISTS
Jennifer Teitelbaum Palmer, M.D., Chair (410) 235-0005
This committee, made up of ECPs, has the responsibility of planning and implementing educational, career planning, and social events for ECPs, to engage them in MPS activities andconvey Society information to the ECPs.
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Devang H. Gandhi, M.D., Chair (410) 328-5093
This committee is responsible to the Council for supervising and advising the Editor of The Maryland Psychiatrist regarding policies, article selections, and general management of the publication. (Dr. Gandhi serves as Editor.)
ETHICS
Joanna D. Brandt, M.D., Chair (410) 321-1525
This committee reviews ethical dilemmas in psychiatric practice, and provides leadership and guidance to members. The committee also has the responsibility of investigating ethical complaints against members following action by the Maryland Board of Physicians. It is constitutionally limited to eight members, three of whom must be past presidents.
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
Annette L. Hanson, M.D., Chair (410) 724-3149
The forensic psychiatry committee represents those with an interest in the evaluation and treatment of the mentally ill in the criminal justice system. Members are engaged in the practice and teaching of forensic psychiatry and they are a resource for information regarding mental health law and public policy.
GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Marsden H. McGuire, M.D., Chair (410) 642-1637
This committee represents the Society's interest and concern on issues in geriatric psychiatry and acts in liaison with other committees and organizations with related concerns.
LEGISLATIVE
Jennifer Teitelbaum Palmer, M.D., Chair (410) 235-0005
This committee pursues the Society's interests in all mental health matters, initiating and responding to proposed state and federal legislation. Liaison with other MPS committees, the Suburban Maryland Psychiatric Society, our common lobbyist, MedChi, and other patient and professional advocacy groups is integral to this committee's work. This is a very active committee, particularly during the legislative session from January to April each year. Members critique bills and may testify in Annapolis on bills the committee feels are most important.
MEMBERSHIP AND RECRUITMENT
Sally A. Waddington, M.D., Co-Chair (301) 490-0778
Elias K. Shaya, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 444-4540
This committee recruits and evaluates applicants for membership in the Society, in accordance with the Society's Constitution and By-laws, and APA policy. It is also active in member retention.
PAYER RELATIONS
Laura R. Gaffney, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 938-5252
Kim B. Jones-Fearing, M.D., Co-Chair (301) 421-9112
This committee represents the Society's interest and concern on issues relating to Third Party Payers and healthcare management. Its activities range from gathering information on and assisting with complaints, to recommending Society positions, to legislative, regulatory and public awareness initiatives.
PEER REVIEW
Michael K. Spodak, M.D., Chair (410) 337-0343
This committee operates under the contract with the Maryland Board of Physicians and provides opinions on complaints by patients and/or their families against psychiatrists. Both patients and psychiatrists benefit from the specialty expertise this committee provides to the Board.
PROGRAM & CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Neil B. Sandson, M.D., Chair (410) 456-0067
This committee plans and organizes the Society's scientific programs, ensures that programs qualify for CME credit, and complies with requirements for status as an accredited organization.
PUBLIC PSYCHIATRY
Ann L. Hackman, M.D., Chair (410) 328-2564
This committee represents the Society on all issues related to public psychiatry, including the proper use and role of psychiatrists in public settings and the ensurance of quality psychiatric care for patients treated in the public sector.
RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS
Rebecca Birnbaum, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 614-0889
Billina Shaw, M.D., Co-Chair (410) 328-6325
Rene J. Stokes, M.D., Co-Chair (410)-328-6775
This committee, made up of MITs from the accredited training programs in Maryland, has the responsibility of planning and implementing educational, career planning, and social events for MITs, as well as to bring MIT issues to the attention of the MPS Council and to convey Society information to residents and fellows.