2027 Annual Psychiatric Update

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Save-the-date and make plans to attend! 

2027 OPPA Annual Psychiatric Update &
Mental Health Care Clinical Summit
 

The Next Chapter in Psychiatry:
New Science, New Challenges, New Solutions

April 3 - 4, 2027

Hilton Polaris, Columbus

 

Join your colleagues from across Ohio on April 3–4, 2027, at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus for OPPA’s Annual Psychiatric Update and Mental Health Clinical Summit! As the field of psychiatry continues to evolve, staying informed about emerging science, innovative treatments, and the complex challenges facing patients and physicians has never been more important. This year’s program brings together leading experts to explore timely, clinically relevant topics—from groundbreaking advances in glutamate-GABA research and depression treatment to sleep medications, distinguishing borderline personality disorder from bipolar disorder, anti-obesity medications in psychiatric practice, and deprescribing strategies. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into the clinical and forensic implications of postpartum psychosis and the impact of federal policy changes on Ohio Medicaid and behavioral health services.

Invest in your professional growth, strengthen your clinical expertise, and reconnect with colleagues who share your commitment to advancing psychiatric care. Beyond exceptional educational programming, OPPA’s Annual Psychiatric Update offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss real-world clinical challenges, and explore practical solutions that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients. Whether you're an experienced psychiatrist or early in your career, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and renewed enthusiasm for the future of psychiatry.

Be part of the conversation shaping the next chapter in psychiatry. We look forward to seeing you in Columbus!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Speakers

Is there a topic that you would like to present at the 2027 meeting or do you know of a dynamic speaker and relevant topic you would like to suggest for next year's meeting? Please send us an email at oppa@opp.org 

         

 

 

Agenda 

Saturday, April 3

7:00 - 8:30 AM

 Registration / Visit exhibits

7:15 - 8:15 AM

 Buffet Breakfast
7:15 - 8:15 AM Medical Student Meeting and Breakfast
7:30 - 8:15 AM OPPA Annual Business Meeting & Installation of Officers
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Poster Displays
8:25 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks - Karen Jacobs, DO, DLFAPA, 2027 Program Chair
8:30 - 9:30 AM

When Less Is More: Strategies for Deprescribing Psychotropic Medications

Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD, FAACAP, FAPA | Dr. Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Endowed Professor in Psychiatric Neuroscience; Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, Pediatrics and Clinical and Translational Pharmacology; Executive Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience; Director, Anxiety Disorders Research Program; Co-Director, Center for Clinical & Translational Science & Training,University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

A medication that once helped a patient may become unnecessary, poorly tolerated, or difficult to stop. Deciding whether to reduce or discontinue it requires clinicians to weigh its continuing benefits against adverse effects and the risks of withdrawal and relapse. This presentation provides a practical framework for making those decisions and translating them into an individualized deprescribing plan. Drawing on clinical examples involving antidepressants, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, and gabapentinoids, the session connects neuroadaptation and drug pharmacology to the symptoms that can emerge during dose reduction. Particular attention is given to distinguishing withdrawal from recurrence of the underlying disorder and to understanding how clearance and receptor effects affect tapering and cross-titration. The presentation also examines how prior withdrawal, expectations, and patient preferences influence the process. Participants will learn to establish treatment goals, anticipate problems, and use follow-up assessments to decide when to continue, pause, or revise a taper.

9:30 - 10 AM Break & Visit Exhibits
10 - 11 AM

Sleep Medications

Ketan Deoras, MD | Summa Health
11 AM - 12 PM

Glutamate – GABA and the next era of depression

Samuel T. Wilkinson, MD | Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University and Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program
12 - 1:15 PM Lunch & Visit Exhibits
1:15 - 2 PM

Brainiac Challenge

Similar to APA's national residency team competition known as MindGames, OPPA will host its own version of this fun experience for residents and other participants to test their knowledge on patient care, medical knowledge, and psychiatric history while earning bragging rights for the winning team!
2 - 3 PM

Federal H.R.1 Impact on Ohio Medicaid and Behavioral Health

Teresa Lampl, LISW-S, CEO | The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers
3 - 3:30 PM Break & Visit Exhibits
3:30 - 4:30 PM To Be Determined
4:30 - 5 PM

Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Foundation Award Presentations

  • Henry and Amelia Nasrallah OPPF Research Awards
  • OPPF Enlightenment Award
5 - 5:45 PM Cash Bar & Networking
5:45 - 8:30 PM

Saturday Dinner Event - An Evening of Cinema, Conversation & Collegiality*

  • 5:45 PM - Welcome & Plated Dinner
  • 6:30 PM - Introduction of Cindy Seng, MD
  • 6:45 - 8:10 PM - Screening of Beneath the Light
  • 8:10 - 8:30 PM - Post-Film Discussion, Refelctions and Closing Remarks

*The dinner event is not included in the educational program registration. A separate registration is required.

 

Sunday, April 4

7:30- 8:30 AM Breakfast Buffet
7:30 - 8:30 AM Visit Exhibits
8:30 - 9:30AM

Is it Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder or Both?

Mark Zimmerman, MD | Director, Partial Hospital Program and Adult Outpatient Psychiatry, Brown University
9:30 - 10 AM Break & Visit Exhibits
10 - 11 AM

Anti-Obesity Medications in Psychiatry: Beyond Weight Loss

Raman Krimpuri, MD | Vice President and Medical Director, Portage Path Behavioral Health and Assistant Professor, NEOMED and Assistant Professor, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
11 AM - 12:15 PM

The Lindsay Clancy Insanity Trial: Clinical and Forensic Implications for Postpartum Psychosis

Phillip Resnick, MD, DLFAPA | Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University

Register 

2027 OPPA Annual Psychiatric Update and Mental Health Clinical Summit

April 3–4, 2027 | Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Join colleagues from across Ohio for one and a half days of exceptional psychiatric education, professional development, and networking!

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Registration Fees

Registration Category

Early-Bird Rate
By Feb. 1

Regular Late

Late Rate
After Mar. 29
OPPA Member $225 $275 $325
OPPA Resident-Fellow Member $150 $175 $200
Non-Member Psychiatrist, other physician, APRN, Physician Asst. or Psychologist $375 $400 $450
Non-Member Resident-Fellow $225 $250 $275


Early-bird registration ends February 1, 2027.

Registration includes access to educational sessions, an electronic syllabus, Saturday breakfast and lunch, and Sunday breakfast.

Additional Registration Options

Printed Syllabus – $15

An electronic syllabus will be available to all registered attendees prior to the meeting. Attendees who prefer a printed and bound syllabus may purchase one during registration. Printed syllabi will not be available for purchase onsite.

Saturday Evening Dinner & Film Event – $75

Join us Saturday, April 3, for An Evening of Cinema, Conversation & Collegiality, featuring a plated dinner and an exclusive screening of Beneath the Light. Separate registration is required.

Learn More About the Saturday Evening Event

Medical Student Sponsorship & Mentorship Program

Support the next generation of psychiatrists through the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Foundation (OPPF) Medical Student Sponsorship & Mentorship Program. This initiative provides medical students with opportunities to attend the Annual Psychiatric Update, connect with practicing psychiatrists, and explore psychiatry as a career.

For Meeting Attendees: Sponsor or Mentor a Medical Student

Attendees may sponsor a medical student's meeting registration ($150 per student), volunteer to serve as a mentor, or both. These options are available through the online meeting registration form.

Want to make a tax-deductible sponsorship contribution? Contributions intended to be tax-deductible must be made as a separate transaction directly through OPPF, rather than as an add-on to your meeting registration.

Click Here to Make a Tax-Deductible Student Sponsorship Contribution

For Medical Students: Request a Sponsorship

Medical students interested in attending the Annual Psychiatric Update may request sponsorship to cover their meeting registration fee. Sponsorships are subject to availability.

Request a Medical Student Sponsorship

Ready to Register?

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to send a colleague in your place. Cancellations received in writing by March 10, 2027, will be eligible for a refund of the registration fee, less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after this date.

Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive
Columbus, OH 43240

A limited number of rooms have been reserved for OPPA attendees at a special group rate of $189 per night (single or double occupancy), plus applicable taxes.

Reservation Deadline: March 10, 2027

Rooms are subject to availability, so early reservations are encouraged.

To reserve your room:

Registration Questions?

Please contact Michelle Mazza at mmazza@oppa.org for assistance with registration.

Supporters and Exhibitors

We will soon begin accepting applications to exhibit at OPPA's 2027 meeting. Please reach out to us if you would like to be included in our outreach efforts.

 

An Evening of Cinema, Conversation & Collegiality

Planning is taking place now. Keep checking back!

 

Poster Display

The Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association (OPPA) and Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Foundation (OPPF) invite all OPPA members, resident-fellow members and medical student members to submit abstracts for consideration in the 2027 Poster Display, held in conjunction with the OPPA Annual Psychiatric Update & Mental Health Clinical Summit, April 3–4, 2027.

The Poster Display provides an opportunity to showcase research, share knowledge, and highlight contributions to the field of psychiatry.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstract submissions are now being accepted! The 15 highest-scoring abstracts will be selected for onsite poster display. At least one author of each selected poster must register for and attend the meeting.

Submission Deadline: February 8, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

HOW TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Step 1 — Submit Your Abstract
The primary contact must complete the online Poster Display Abstract Submission Form, including the abstract and contact information for all authors.

Step 2 — Complete Financial Disclosures
Every author must individually complete the Disclosure of Financial Interests Form. The primary contact is responsible for sharing the link with all co-authors and ensuring that all disclosures are submitted by the deadline.

IMPORTANT: Incomplete or late submissions, including those missing financial disclosures, will not be considered.

For complete eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, and review criteria, please review the Poster Abstract Criteria and FAQs before submitting your abstract.