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Symposium
Eating Disorders Throughout the Lifespan
May 21, 2004
Friday, 9AM - 12:30PM
O'Keefe Auditorium
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Hosted by the Harris Center in conjunction with the Neuroendocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, this Symposium updated clinicians and trainees from major Boston-area hospitals on treatment practices. Approximately 150 people attended, including physicians from internal medicine and primary care; psychologists; social workers; nurse practitioners; college administrators; nutritionists; and medical students.
Symposium Agenda:
Please click on titles for the contents of the presentations .
Introductory Remarks:
Anne Klibanski, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital
David Herzog, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Director, Harris Center,
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eating Disorders in Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Sheila Reindl, Ed.D., Psychologist, Bureau of Study Counsel, Harvard University; Private practice, Cambridge, MA.
Eating Disorders in Mid-Life
Margo Maine, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut; Cofounder, Maine & Weinstein Specialty Group, West Hartford, CT.
Effects of Eating Disorders on Growth, Development and Skeletal Health
Karen K. Miller, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Medical Evaluation and Management of Eating Disorders in the Primary Care Setting
Diane Mickley, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine; Director, Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders, Greenwich, CT.
Panel Discussion
Claire Blais, RD, Nutrition Department, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Laura Clauss, ARNP-C, Medical Director, Center for Eating Disorders Management, Bedford, NH.
Esther Dechant, M.D. , Instructor in Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Debra Franko, Ph.D., Program Director, Harris Center, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Mark Goldstein, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Adolescent Division, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Suzanne Riggs, M.D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Brown Medical School; Department of Pediatrics, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence, RI.
Questions from attendees were addressed after each presentation as well as during the panel discussion.
Feedback about Symposium
Feedback from Symposium attendees was highly positive. Among their comments were the following:
- I enjoyed most "multidisciplinary approach" and "the inclusion of professionals with all age groups."
- The topic of Eating Disorders throughout the Lifespan, beyond the teens years, was especially helpful.
- The speakers were exceptional.
- Each presentation was comprehensive and rich but not too lengthy-very nice balance between medical and psych.
- This was excellent, truly one of the best presentations on eating disorders. Thank you!
- I enjoyed most the enthusiasm and passion shared by all the speakers.
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