Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update
14+ CE Credit
Interprofessional Event
October 22-23, 2026
Austin, Texas, Online
and On-demand
Key Experts and Clinicians
Covering Your Top Topics
The Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update empowers pharmacists, psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers with the cutting-edge tools needed to master the management of complex psychiatric and neurologic disorders. Move beyond the basics and gain actionable insights into applying advanced neuroscience principles directly to your practice.
Join us in Austin or Online
October 22–23, 2026 | Austin, Texas & Virtual via Zoom
Experience the energy of Austin in person or join our high-quality Zoom webinar from anywhere in the world. Whether you are networking on-site or learning remotely, you’ll receive the same premier educational experience.
Why Attend?
- On-Demand Flexibility: Can't catch every session? All registrants receive exclusive access to program recordings, supplemental resources, and downloadable slides after the event.
- Earn While You Learn: Earn over 14 hours of healthcare CE while learning through the attendance option of your choice. Additional content will include webinars and post-event content.
- New for Board-Certified Pharmacists: CPD is now included! Take the guesswork out of your BPS recertification. Our integrated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) pathway allows you to build a personalized plan and earn the credits you need for the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).
Don’t miss the premier event for psychiatric care. Visit our registration page (coming soon) for full details and secure your spot today!
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Event Overview
2026 Conference Quick Facts
- Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
6505 North IH-35 Austin, TX 78752 - When: October 22-23, 2026
- What: The program offers 14 live sessions covering a variety of psychiatric pharmacotherapy topics. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities are also available throughout the event for pharmacists who need CPD credit for their Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) recertification.
- Who: Pharmacists, psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists and social workers
Target Audience
Pharmacists, psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists and social workers who specialize in or have an interest in neuropsychiatric disorders and wish to enhance their awareness and knowledge of the most recent advances impacting contemporary practice.
This interdisciplinary shared learning environment facilitates an appreciation among the attendees for the contributions that various health professions must make for a mental health treatment plan to succeed. Whether attending as an individual or with a team of colleagues from your practice site, all invited disciplines can expect to take away evidence-based information that will help improve outcomes for patients with psychiatric disorders.
Registration, Fee and Discounts
Registration
Registration coming soon to attend the 2026 Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update. The registration process is the same regardless of attendance type.
Whether you attend in person or online, we recommend you bookmark the registration page—that's where you'll find course information during the conference, tune into the live broadcast and access all the content after the event.
2026 Registration Fee
Early rate (Before June 1): $595
Regular rate (through Oct. 1): $635
Late rate (after Oct. 1): $675
Registration includes CE credit, access to all content either in person or via online broadcast with additional on-demand content, downloadable handouts and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for pharmacists (awarded upon component completion). In-person registrants will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks each day, with optional bonus lunchtime CPD topic discussions and a Thursday reception. Recordings of the program are made available online for on-demand viewing after the event.
Individual Discounts
The University of Texas Discount: Employees of any University of Texas System institution, including UT Austin, can receive a $65 discount off the current posted registration fee. UT System employees should enter the coupon code UT26PSYCH in the coupon box during registration.
Veterans Affairs Discounts: United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees are eligible for a $65 discount off the current posted registration fees. VA employees should enter the coupon code VA26PSYCH in the coupon box during registration.
Pharmacy and Medical Students and Residents/Social Work Students/Interns: Residents and enrolled students in Pharmacy, Medical, and Social Work programs can register at a special rate of $165. Students should enter the coupon code p426PSYCH in the coupon box during registration. Enrollment identification may be requested.
Discounts may not be combined with any other coupons or offers.
Location, Lodging & Parking
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
6505 North IH-35
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 454-3737
(800) 347-0330
Lodging
Registrants may book overnight accommodations with the DoubleTree Hotel.
Special room rate link coming soon.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available on-site in the hotel parking garage for day participants and overnight guests who are attending the seminar. Please bring your parking ticket to the event check-in desk for validation.
CE Credit
All sessions will offer CPE, CME, CNE and Social Work/Counseling/APA credit.
The program contains 14+ live CE hours and two on-demand CE hours. Please see the Meeting Guidebook for full CE credit details.
Exhibitors/Sponsors
Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor
Over 150 mental health professionals from all over Texas and the surrounding region will gather to learn and discuss the most current psychiatric information. We invite you to become an exhibitor or sponsor to help add value to our participants’ learning experience.
To become an exhibitor/sponsor:
- Contact gbaumgart@austin.utexas.edu for more information or to request a W-9.
Space for exhibitors is limited. If you are interested, please register as soon as possible. We look forward to having you join us.
Special thanks to our 2025 Exhibitors:
Teva Pharmaceuticals, UTMB Health Correctional Managed Care, Abbvie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Biogen
Employer-Sponsored Team Registrations
To allow all members of your team access to the Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update—either in person, via online broadcast or on-demand—we offer Employer-Sponsored Team Registrations. When you sign up your entire team, the group will receive a registration discount.
Groups will pay a bulk rate determined by the number of team members they want to include in their registration. Contact us, and we will work with your team to determine your pricing.
How to purchase a group registration
- If you are interested in registering a team, please get in touch with Glen Baumgart, Ph.D., at gbaumgart@austin.utexas.edu to get started.
Contact Us
For questions regarding team registrations, content/credits, exhibitor registration, or technical issues, contact Glen Baumgart, Ph.D., the Center for Continuing Professional Development Director, at gbaumgart@austin.utexas.edu.
General questions can be sent to our office at UTpharmacyCE@austin.utexas.edu.
Additional Conference Information
Planning Committee
Our exceptional planning committee curates the Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update, bringing together a wealth of expertise and dedication to every session:
- Stephen Saklad, PhamD, BCPP – Seminar Scientific Chair
- Emilie Attwell, MD
- James H. Bray, PhD
- Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP
- M. Lynn Crismon, PharmD, FCCP, DABCP, BCPP
- Wanda Hillard, DNP, MBA, APRN, PMHNP
- Brendon Hogan, PharmD, BCPP
- Angela Hughes Campbell, PharmD, MS, BCPP
- Cynthia Guitierrez, PharmD, MS, BCPP
- Manish Jha, MD
- Stella Logan, MSN, APRN PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC
- Rania Kattura, PharmD, MSPhr, BCPP
- Lisa M. Mican, PharmD, BCPP
- Kasey Leggette Pena, PharmD, BCPP
- Melissa Reyes, PharmD, BCPP
- Ramona Rogers, MD
- David Shaker, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
- Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP
- Nina Vadiei, PharmD, BCPP
Unbiased Education: To ensure the highest standards of clinical objectivity, all planners for this event must disclose financial relationships before participation. Potential conflicts are mitigated by independent reviewers to guarantee that our programming remains evidence-based and free from commercial influence. Full disclosure details are available on our registration page.
Conference Policies
- Accreditation
Live CE Credit: If you need to claim live CE credit, complete the online evaluations within 60 days of attending in person or viewing the virtual live broadcast. After the live sessions are available on-demand, completing them will award only home study credit.
- Video/Audio/Photography/Exhibitor Release
Registrants authorize UT Austin College of Pharmacy Center for Continuing Professional Development to record, photograph and include them in the session recordings, photos of the event, and related materials in name, likeness and/or voice.
- Attendee Information
Attendee lists will be shared upon request. Only attendee names and places of employment – if entered in the registration information – will be included. Please note that as a state-operated program, FERPA is in place, and participation in this program means your Category I information may be shared upon request. This may include confirmation of attendance, as well as name, address and contact information.
Notice Concerning Your Information
With a few exceptions, the Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to be informed about the information that The University of Texas at Austin collects about you. It also gives you the right to request a copy of that information and have The University correct any wrong information. You may request to receive and review any of that information or request corrections by contacting the University’s Public Information Officer, Office of Financial Affairs, PO Box 8179, Austin, TX 78713 (e-mail: cfo@www.utexas.edu).
Educational Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure content is evidence-based and accurate at the time of publication, healthcare guidelines evolve rapidly. Participants should verify all information against current practice resources before clinical application. This supplemental activity reflects the views of the presenters and does not necessarily represent the official position of The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.