Join us for a unique opportunity to advance your career. This event is specifically designed for medical students, psychiatry residents, and fellows. Attend informative sessions on fellowship opportunities, CV/resume development, residency interviews, and more. Network with potential employers and connect with NC psychiatry residency programs.

 

Event Address 

Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute
1237 Harding Pl, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Schedule of Events: Friday, April 17

9:00 - 9:15am Welcoming Remarks  James Rachal, M.D.
9:15 - 10:00am Plenary Session 1  
10:00 - 10:45am Taking Action: Practical Strategies for Advocacy in Psychiatry
This session will begin equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills of advocacy. Panelists will discuss the specific advocacy efforts of the North Carolina Psychiatric Association (NCPA) and how you can get involved. Attendees will learn how to effectively advocate for their patients, their profession, and the field of psychiatry.
Chris Hollis
Katy Kranze
Brody Montoya, D.O. (Duke)
10:45 - 11:30am Getting a Sub-Specialty Clinic Started
 
11:30 - 12:15pm Exhibit Hall  
12:30 - 1:30pm
Lunch - Your Questions Answered: A Rapid-Fire Panel
Have burning questions about residency or early career psychiatry? This is your chance to get answers from experienced psychiatrists! During this fast-paced Q&A session you can ask anything, from advice on work-life balance to financial planning to burn-out prevention. Our expert panel will provide concise and informative answers to your questions.
 
1:30 – 2:15pm 

Plenary Session 2

 
2:15 – 2:45pm 

Exhibit Hall
Poster Session Set Up

 
2:45 – 3:45pm

Poster Session

 
3:45 – 4:00pm Wrap-Up Danielle Lowe, M.D., Ph.D. (UNC)
4:00pm Optional Tour of Atrium Medical School  

 

Poster Session

The North Carolina Psychiatric Association (NCPA) will host a Poster Session on Friday, April 17 during the Resident Symposium & Career Expo in Charlotte, NC. There will be two categories: 1) Medical Students 2) Resident/Fellows. Abstract Submissions are due by February 27, 2026. Learn More.

Exhibitor Information

Click here to learn about opportunities to exhibit at the Resident Symposium.