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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Place:  ZOOM meeting

 January 29, 2025

 7:00 PM

AGENDA

1. Quarterly meetings: Executive Committee meeting and Sponsored Gen. Meeting lectures

2. New Committee Chair 

4. Educational grants from AAP

GENERAL MEETING ---

Date/Time: February 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM

  Dinner Meeting:

" Adolescence Interrupted: An Update on dealing with Young People at risk for Schizophrenia and at first episode"

Speaker:    Joseph M. Villarin, MD, PhD

                    Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry

                    Columbia University Medical Center

Place:  Barosa Restaurant

             6229 Woodhaven Boulevard

             Rego Park, NY  11374                  Valet parking will be available

 PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES, IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO YET ($150.00)

2024 ANNUAL GALA was held at TERRACE ON THE PARK in Flushing

on June 11th, 2024.  The event was enjoyed by all in attendance.

SOCIETY NEWS

Joseph M. Villarin, MD, PhD is currently a Research Scientist IV at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Area Psychotic Disorders.

He is also a Research Scientist IV in the Division of Molecular Therapeutics at the Reasearch Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.

President's Statement

  Objectives of the Pediatric Society of Queens

· Represent the Pediatric members of Queens, New York at the local, chapter, district, and national levels of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

· Advocate for the positive physical, mental and social health and welfare of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

· Promote friendship and unity among pediatricians, residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

· Provide and promote Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs.

· Discuss relevant legislative, scientific, social and economic issues affecting children’s health.

What is the value of joining the Pediatric Society of Queens?

· Advocacy on a wide variety of regional, local and state issues impacting children and pediatricians in NYS

· Leadership, mentoring and networking opportunities, including committee participation

· Educational opportunities and resources, such as CME meetings, conferences, and e-news.

Yearly PSQ events are held from July 1st – June 30th at which time we discuss academic, legislative, and practice-related topics of interest. These meetings may be sponsored by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, or other organizations. Networking with colleagues, the opportunity to join and represent various committees in the Society and great dinners are just a few benefits of membership.