The American Psychiatric Association, in joint providership with the Iowa Psychiatric Physicians Society (IPPS), welcomes you to the 2026 IPPS Spring Symposium! The symposium is accredited for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Below you will find all necessary event materials. If you find that you are missing something or require additional information please contact Sara Stramel Brewer or visit the registration table. Thank you and enjoy the symposium!
Syllabus | Helpful Information from our Sponsors:
Speakers
Five Important Things to Know about Legal Issues, Practice Issues, and Technology
David Cash, JD, LLM
Associate Director of Risk Management, PRMS
Bio
Slides
Denita Neal, JD
Senior Risk Manager, PRMS
Bio
Slides
Empowering the Psychiatric Workforce: APA Strategies to Build Capacity and Advance Care
Theresa Miskimen Rivera, MD, DLFAPA
President, American Psychiatric Association
Bio
Slides
Driving Toward Better Schizophrenia Care: Finding Another Route in a Complex Disease with Long-Acting Injectable Medications
Jose Rubio, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Institute of Behavioral Science, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Bio
Pre-test (Registrants need to complete the pre-test, along with the post-test and evaluation in order to receive credit for Dr. Rubio’s presentation.)
Slides
Hormone Replacement Therapy & Women’s Mental Health During Perimenopause and Menopause: An Evidence-Based Review for Psychiatrists
Tanya Teggatz, MD, IFMCP, DABMA
Physician and Medical Acupuncturist, The Teggatz Clinic
Bio
Slides
Appropriate Use of Plasma Biomarkers in Psychiatric Practice
Yogesh Shah, MD, MPH, FAAFM
Geriatrics Session Chief, Broadlawns Medical Center
Bio
Slides
Thank you sponsors!
