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Join colleagues from across North Carolina for the 2026 NCPA Annual Meeting at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. This four-day event brings together psychiatrists, trainees, and mental health leaders for high-quality education, meaningful connection, and time to recharge.
Register early to secure the best rate.
Why Attend
- Engaging CME programming led by experts in psychiatry
- Timely clinical and policy updates relevant to your practice
- Opportunities to connect with peers from across the state
- Industry insights from partners and exhibitors
- A coastal setting designed for both learning and renewal
Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning as part of a long-standing tradition, the Annual Meeting offers practical takeaways and valuable connections.
Registration Rates
Early Rate Deadline: June 14, 2026
Regular Rate: June 15 – September 6, 2026
Late/Onsite Rate: Begins September 7, 2026
| Annual Meeting Rates |
Early |
Regular |
Late |
| NCPA / APA / NCCCAP Member1 |
$700 |
$800 |
$850 |
| NCPA Member - Psychiatry Resident1 |
$75 |
$75 |
$75 |
| Non-Member - Psychiatry Resident2 |
$375 |
$375 |
$375 |
| Non-Member Physician2 |
$800 |
$900 |
$950 |
| Mental Health Professional (Including Student)3 |
$750 |
$850 |
$900 |
| Medical Student Interested in Psychiatry1 |
$75 |
$75 |
$75 |
Membership Matters
Non-member rates are higher. Joining NCPA allows you to:
- Access discounted meeting registration
- Engage in committees and leadership opportunities
- Attend the annual Business Meeting Luncheon
- Stay connected to advocacy and professional updates
Resident-Fellow Members receive first-year dues waived. To join, visit the American Psychiatric Association membership page.
Important Notes
1 - NCPA reserves the right to verify membership, residency, or student status. Registrants who do not qualify will be adjusted to the appropriate rate.
2 - Non-members are encouraged to join NCPA to receive discounted registration rates.
3 - Mental Health Professional category includes licensed and non-physician clinicians and students (e.g., PhD, PsyD, PMHNP, PA, MSW, LCSW, counselors, and related fields).
Still need your 2025 Annual Meeting CME Certificate? Email us for help. If you need to print a certificate you've already claimed login to your APA profile at education.psychiatry.org, click “My Portfolio” and select the “Certificates” tab.
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Hotel & Venue Information
The 2026 NCPA Annual Meeting will be held at the beautiful Marriott Grande Dunes Resort & Spa, an oceanfront resort located along the Grand Strand. With sweeping views of the Atlantic, modern accommodations, spa and on-site amenities, the resort offers an ideal setting for learning, networking, and relaxation.
Marriott Grande Dunes Resort & Spa
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Book Your Room
The group rate of $229.00 per night is available from Sunday, September 20, 2026 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Click here to book online or by calling 1-800-225-9290 (mention NC Psychiatry for the discounted rate). The Resort Fee will be reduced to $10 and the parking fee will be waived upon check-in.
We strongly recommend attendees reserve a room before the discount ends on August 23, 2026. The room block will sell out. The Marriott is happy to store luggage before you check-in or after you check-out.
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Program Schedule
Thursday, September 24
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| 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
Registration |
| 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Welcome Reception |
| 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
Product Theater Dinner (Non CME) |
Friday, September 25
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| 7:30am - 8:00am |
Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| PLENARY SESSIONS |
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
Facing The Unseen - The Struggle to Center Mental Health in Medicine
Damon Tweedy, M.D. |
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
Lifestyle Psychiatry
Kavita Kothari, M.D., F.A.P.A. |
| 10:00am - 10:30am |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30am - 11:30am |
Supervising APPs
Regina Nagarajan, M.D. |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm |
NC State of the State: Behavioral Health
Carrie Brown, M.D., M.P.H., D.F.A.P.A. |
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 12:45pm - 2:00pm |
Product Theater Lunch (Non CME)
*Sponsored by Axsome |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Break with Exhibitors |
| AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS |
| 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Physician Wellbeing, Burnout, and Moral Injury
Joe Jordan, PhD and Sarah Young, M.D.
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| 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Artificial Intelligence
Mina Boazak, M.D.
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| 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Product Theater Dinner (Non CME) |
Saturday, September 26
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| 7:00am - 7:55am |
Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 7:00am - 7:55am |
NCCCAP Business Breakfast |
| GENERAL PSYCHIATRY TRACK |
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
Oral Brexanolone
Julia Riddle, M.D. |
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
New and Novel Substances
Alyson Kuroski-Mazzei, D.O., D.F.A.P.A. |
| 10:00am - 10:30am |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30am - 11:30am |
TMS
Baron Short, M.D., MSCR
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| 11:30am - 12:30pm |
Geriatric Psychiatry
Warren Taylor, M.D., MHSc |
| CHILD PSYCHIATRY TRACK |
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
CFSP Update
Courtney McMickens, M.D., M.P.H., D.F.A.P.A. |
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
Autoimmune Brain Disorders
Kristen Winsor, M.D. |
| 10:00am - 10:30am |
Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 10:30am - 11:30am |
Pediatric TMS
Ethan Ashley, M.D.
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| 11:30am - 12:30pm |
Pulling it Together: Novel Topics
Courtney McMickens, M.D., M.P.H., D.F.A.P.A.; Kristen Winsor, M.D.; and Ethan Ashley, M.D. |
| 12:30pm - 1:45pm |
NCPA Business Lunch (NCPA Members Only)
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| 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
Medical Student & Resident Poster Reception |
Sunday, September 27
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| 7:00am - 7:55am |
Continental Breakfast |
| PLENARY SESSIONS |
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
Sethi Award Lecture
John Gilmore, M.D., F.A.P.A. |
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
Natural Remedies
Randie Schacter, D.O., DFAACAP |
| 10:00am - 10:30am |
Break |
| 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Top 10 Research Findings
Chris Aiken, M.D., D.F.A.P.A. |
| Meeting Adjourns |
*Agenda is subject to change.
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Poster Session
The North Carolina Psychiatric Association (NCPA),  the Psychiatric Foundation of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NCCCAP) will co-host this year's Resident & Medical Student Poster Session on Saturday, September 26 at the NCPA Annual Meeting & Scientific Session in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should be organized using the following sections. Each section has an 800-character limit:
- Introduction – Background and purpose of the research
- Methods – Description of the study
- Results – Summary of findings and conclusions
- Discussion – Relevance and implications of the study
Important Dates
- Submission deadline: July 24, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: August 12, 2026
- Poster Session: September 26, 2026
Registration and Fees
All poster presenters are required to register for the Annual Meeting and pay the applicable registration fee. Register here.
Poster Requirements
- Poster must be pre-mounted (local print shops can mount posters on foam board)
- Recommended Size: 36" H x 48" W
- Easels will be provided onsite
Questions?
Any questions can be directed to Lana Frame or by phone: 919-859-3370.
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Sponsor a Resident!
Every year as a way to support training and education, the Psychiatric Foundation of North Carolina generously offsets the registration fees for psychiatric resident members and medical students to attend the Annual Meeting & Scientific Session. If you would like to provide support for a resident attending the Annual Meeting, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Psychiatric Foundation of North Carolina.
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