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ForwardECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Visiting Fellowship February 16-20 2026
This course will review the clinical practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
https://cce.upmc.com/content/ect-electroconvulsive-therapy-visiting-fellowship-february-16-20-2026
Code: SEVQEC
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the fellowship program, the participants should be able to identify the following:
Clinical indications, relative contraindications, side effects, and adverse risks of ECT.
Clinical evaluation and management of ECT patients.
Clinical and technical aspects of ECT administration.
Techniques in lead placement, stimulus dosing, and seizure monitoring.
ECT anesthesia procedures.
Informed consent and legal aspects of ECT.
Clinical implications for special populations.
ECT acute maintenance treatment.
Recent developments in ECT devices.
Additional Information
Disclaimer Statement
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses
Tejal Bhojak, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Medical Director, ECT Services Center for Interventional Psychiatry Western Psychiatric Hospital
Carmen Andreescu, MD Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Hospital
Candice Hart-Bailey, MS-BSN, RN Unit Director Center for Interventional Psychiatry
Marie Ann Gebara, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Hospital
Caitlin Loudon, MD Associate Professor of Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Lauren Greer, CRNP Center for Interventional Psychiatry Western Psychiatric Hospital
Audrey Humes, BSN Nurse Clinical Manager Electroconvulsive Therapy Service Western Psychiatric Hospital
Danforth Lincoln, MD Faculty Clinician Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Pittsburgh
Daniel Varon, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Mark Z. Zacharia, Esq. Assistant Counsel UPMC Corporate Legal Department
Faculty Disclosure
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.
Accreditation and credit designation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of X.X AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is __ contact hours.
Social Work (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive X.0 continuing education credits.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for ___ AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Psychologist (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 33.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 33.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 33.75 Attendance