2013 ASM Trainee Breakfast

Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry National Traineeship Strategy Initiatives:

• The CAGP is pleased to offer Complimentary Memberships to Psychiatry Residents and Fellows under the category of Member-in-Training (MIT).

• The CAGP Facebook Page was launched in 2012. Make sure to check the Facebook page for initiatives and events.

• Seven $500 bursaries for residents to attend the CAGP Annual Scientific Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario September 25, 2013 themed “Emerging Concepts in Geriatric Psychiatry.” Bursaries will be awarded in a lottery-style fashion to residents who REGISTER for the conference by August 15, 2013.

• One $500 bursaries for a medical student to attend the CAGP Annual Scientific Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario September 25, 2013 themed “Emerging Concepts in Geriatric Psychiatry.” Bursaries will be awarded in a lottery-style fashion to residents who REGISTER for the conference by August 15, 2013.

• Two $500 bursaries for senior residents/fellows to attend the CAGP National Review Course in Geriatric Psychiatry on September 23-24, 2013 in Ottawa. Bursaries will be awarded in a lottery-style fashion to those who REGISTER by August 15, 2013.

• A CAGP MIT Breakfast before the CAGP Annual Scientific Meeting at 8am on September 25, 2013 (location tba).

• A CAGP MIT social event will be held during the CAGP ASM on the night of September 25, 2013 to meet and network with other trainees interested in geriatric psychiatry. Details tba.

• A resident track symposium on the subspecialization of geriatric psychiatry and training opportunities will be presented in partnership with the CPA MIT Executive at the CPA Annual Meeting on September 26, 2013.

• Support of the Canadian Medical Students National Geriatrics Interest Group.