Brain Oscillations and Cognition in Schizophrenia

Dr. Raymond Cho, a leading researcher in the field of psychiatry, provides new research findings in the management of patients with schizophrenia.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize importance of cognitive impairments as a core feature of schizophrenia and a critical determinant of functional outcome in the illness.
• Recognize the potential role of brain oscillations and their role in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia.
• Describe potential pharmacotherapeutic mechanisms for restoring neural oscillatory function in schizophrenia

Disclosures

Dr. Cho has no relevant relationships with any entities producing healthcare goods or services.

Accreditation Statement

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded (0.1) continuing education units (CEU) which are equivalent to 1.0 contact hours.

For your credit transcript, please access our website 4 weeks post-completion at http://ccehs.upmc.edu and follow the link to the Credit Transcript page. If you do not provide the last 5 digits of your SSN on the next page you will not be able to access a CME credit transcript. Providing your SSN is voluntary.

Release Date: 11/16/2010 | Last Modified On: 11/16/2011 | Expires: 11/16/2012