February 16, 2023: 7th Miguel A. Liebovich, M.D., Lecture on Psychodynamic Principles in Clinical Care
Immigration and Race: A Challenge of Many Shades
The presentation describes history of race relations and the present and future and the rapidly changing racial topography of the United States. It analyzes the complexity of ethnic-racial self-identification in the face of the increasing multiethnic and multiracial American population. It addresses the history of racism and discrimination experienced by minority populations and immigrants of color and the psychological effects of discrimination and racism. It offers treatment recommendations on how to approach and discuss issues of ethnicity and race in psychotherapy, particularly when treating immigrant and refugee patients.
Target Audience
This program is intended for: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Fellows, Residents, Interns and Nurses
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the history of racism and discrimination experienced by minority populations and immigrants of color and the psychological effects of discrimination and racism on these populations.
- Discuss the process of ethnic-racial identity development and the different styles of ethnic-racial socialization and cultural orientation, while describing the risk factors and protective factors that come into play when individuals are faced with experiences of discrimination and racism.
- Identify treatment recommendations on approaching and discussing issues of ethnicity and race in psychotherapy, in particular when treating immigrant and refugee patients.
SPEAKER(S)
Eugenio M. Rothe, M.D.
Eugenio M. Rothe, M.D.
Eugenio M. Rothe, M.D., DLFAPA, DFAACAP, PFAAPDPP, is Professor of Psychiatry and a Founding Faculty Member of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine / Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He is President-elect of the American Academy of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis and Past-president of the American Association of Social Psychiatry. He has written extensively about the mental health of immigrants, refugees and members of minority populations. Two of his most recent publications include: Immigration, Cultural Identity and Mental Health: Psychosocial Implications of the Reshaping of America and The World Association of Social Psychiatry Textbook: Historical, Cultural, Developmental and Clinical Perspectives, both from Oxford University Press
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 1.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
- 1.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
- 1.00 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 1.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.