Professional Education

Instructors: Christopher H. van Dyck, MD; Amy F. T. Arnsten, PhD; Pradeep Varma, MD, Arash Salardini, MD; Adam Mecca, MD, PhD; Carolyn Fredericks, MD; Emily Sharp, PhD; Anita Hunter, MD

Dates: September through June, one to two times per month

Day and Time: Fridays 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Place/Site: ADRU, One Church Street, 8th floor; Virtual

Recommended Years: This elective is regularly attended by PGY5 Geriatric Psychiatry and Geriatric Medicine Fellows. It is also intended for interested Residents, Fellows, and other students/trainees.

Description: Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia and exacts a formidable emotional and financial toll on patients, caregivers, and society. This elective will review the neurobiology, clinical features, and pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The differential diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease will also be discussed with sessions on other etiologies of dementia, including Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. The neuroanatomic substrates and routine clinical assessment of geriatric cognitive disorders will be introduced. Major clinical syndromes, including amnesic disorder and Alzheimer’s dementia, will be illustrated via videotaped interviews.

Contact: Christopher van Dyck at 203-764-8100 or christopher.vandyck@yale.edu

Instructors: Mario Fahed, MD; Siddharth Khasnavis, MD; Chadrick Lane, MD; Adam P. Mecca, MD, PhD

Dates: September through June, six sessions

Day and Time: Fridays 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Place/Site: Virtual

Recommended Years: This elective is regularly attended by PGY5 Geriatric Psychiatry and Geriatric Medicine Fellows. It is also intended for interested Residents, Fellows, and other students/trainees.

Description: This course is a joint Yale-UConn-UTSW effort. It was born out of a growing realization that clinicians caring for those with cognitive impairment increasingly need expertise in a variety of neuroimaging modalities. Science is rapidly expanding our understanding of neuropsychiatric diseases throughout the lifespan, including the many causes of cognitive decline. Our goal here is to equip you with a foundation in neuroimaging so that you can, when indicated, utilize these tools in the care of your patients.

The overarching format for the course is founded on the flipped classroom. Prior to each session, attendees complete a specifically tailored independent learning exercise. These are critical to complete beforehand as they will prepare you for the experiential workshop. During the hour together, attendees will then apply this information in a fun and team-based format.

Contact: Adam Mecca at 203-764-8100 or adam.mecca@yale.edu