Introducing The Royal Forensic Seminar Series 2013

We are proud to introduce The Royal Forensic Seminar Series (#RFSS). It is designed to provide introductory online education and self-assessment of professional skills for practicing psychiatrists thereby promoting lifelong learning. The program consists of web-based seminars (webinars) and multiple-choice self-assessment examinations, which cover the core competencies currently specified by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.


Participants attend 60 minute monthly seminars from the comfort of their homes/offices. They will then be required to take a test at the end of each module/ topic. They are provided with feedback on each item in the test, including a written discussion of correct responses and two reference citations for additional information about each topic. During the pilot phase, the RFSS will run for 7 months in the pilot phase and is accessible anywhere via Internet.

Objectives:
The Royal Forensic Seminar Series will provide an overview of selected topics review the basic concepts in forensic psychiatry with reference to Canadian case law.

At the conclusion each seminar, participants will be familiar with:

(1) Basic law for psychiatrists and the Canadian legal system

(2) The topics in forensic psychiatry cover during (see schedule)

(3) Related Canadian landmark cases

(4) Requirements of forensic assessment

(5) The essentials of forensic reports

Target Audience:
This RFSS is designed for psychiatrists who wish to advance their current knowledge of forensic psychiatry but not necessarily become forensic psychiatrists. We recommend going into a forensic psychiatry fellowship program if you are interested in certification in the subspecialty of forensic psychiatry. For more information on Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship programs in Canada please visit http://www.capl-acpd.org/pages/training/forensic_fellowship.html and for Fellowship in the USA, please visit http://www.aapl.org/fellow.php

Registration Information:
The RFSS is free during the 7 month trial period. Registration guarantees you 7 months access to monthly 60 minute seminars in real time, video archives of the seminars, test and feedback on the test.

The RFSS coordinator sends you instructions for accessing the webinar and a CME request form to be submitted upon completion of the test. For more information, contact The RFSS Coordinator Royal at:

Division of Forensic Psychiatry and Integrated Forensic Program, Department of Psychiatry and ROHCG, Tel #: 613-345-1461 Fax: #: 613-345-7276 or by email: peter.youell@theroyal.ca or whitnee.denard@theroyal.ca

Dates, Faculty and topics:

The members of the Division of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Ottawa and the Integrated Forensic Program of Royal Ottawa Health Care Group develop the content of the RFSS.

1. Dr. John Bradford: Introduction to Forensic Psychiatry (January 24, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)
2. Michelle O'Bonsawin: Basic Law For Psychiatrists (February 28, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)
3. Dr. AG Ahmed: The Mentally Ill Offender in the Courts (March 28, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)
4. Dr. Brad Booth: The Psychiatrist In The Courtroom (April 25, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)
5. Dr. Dominique Bourget: Malpractice And Liability (May 23, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)
6. Dr. Michael Seto: Risk Assessment (June 27, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)
7. Dr. Helen Ward: Malingering (July 25, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)
8. Dr. Reghuvaran Kunjukrishnan: Forensic Evaluation of Battered Women Syndrome and Self-Defense (TBA, 2013, 3:30 PM EST)