News and Announcements

NYCPS Recommendations to DEA on Proposed Rules
April 4, 2023

NYCPS recommended revisions to the DEA's proposed rules regarding prescribing controlled substances and buprenorphine through telemedicine. You can read the two comments submitted by NYCPS here and here.
For more information on the APA's response, visit here.


NYCPS President Testimony to New York City Council
February 6, 2023

Click here to read testimony from Jeremy Kidd, M.D., MPH, on Mayor Adam's recently announced plan regarding involuntary removals and mental health.


NYCPS 2022 Election Results
May 26, 2022

The New York County Psychiatric Society would like to congratulate and welcome the following members to the 2022 - 2023 Executive Council: 

Mena Mirhom, M.D., President-Elect
Alan Rodriguez Penney, M.D., Secretary
Anil Thomas, M.D., Treasurer
Khushbu Majmundar, M.D. Council Member
Amilcar Tirado, M.D., MBA Council Member
Rajvee Vora, M.D., Council Member
Daniel Safin, M.D., Representative

We would also like to thank exiting Council Members for their invaluable service to the Society.

Jonathan Avery, M.D.
Carmen Casasnovas, M.D.
Claudine Jones-Bourne, M.D.
David Roane, M.D.
Shervin Shadianloo, M.D.

To view the current list of the full Executive Council, click here.


Presenting at the 2022 APA Annual Meeting in New Orleans?
February 8, 2022

The APA Annual Meeting is being held in New Orleans this year from May 21st - 25th. Click here to see a list of NYCPS members who will be presenting at the meeting- we will continue to update as we receive more information. If you are an NYCPS Member and would like to be added to the list, please send the details to [email protected]!


NYCPS 2021 Election Results
May 6, 2021

The New York County Psychiatric Society would like to congratulate and welcome the following members to the 2021 - 2022 Executive Council: 

Jeremy Kidd, M.D., M.P.H, President-Elect
Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, M.D., DPhil, Council Member
Sarah Klagsbrun, M.D., Council Member
Gabrielle Shapiro, M.D., Council Member
Jose Vito, M.D., DFAPA, Representative
Rebecca Capasso, M.D., Representative

We would also like to thank exiting Council Members for their invaluable service to the Society.

Brent Chabus, M.D.
Asha Martin, M.D.
Nina Urban, M.D.

To view the current list of the full Executive Council, click here.


NYCPS 2020 Election Results
May 21, 2020 

The New York County Psychiatric Society would like to congratulate and welcome the following members to the 2020 - 2021 Executive Council:

Danielle Kushner, M.D., President-Elect
Alan Rodriguez Penney, M.D., Secretary
Anil A. Thomas, M.D., Treasurer
C. Elizabeth Casasnovas, M.D., Council Member
Eric Marcus, M.D., Council Member
Kenneth Ashley, M.D., Representative
Anna Costakis, M.D., Representative

We would also like to thank exiting Council Members for their invaluable service to the Society.

Mena Mirhom, M.D.
Kimia Pourrezaei, D.O.
Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, M.D., DPhil

To view the current list of the full Executive Council, click here.


NYCPS Launches New Webpage Dedicated to COVID-19
March 16, 2020

Due to the ongoing changes and developments surrounding COVID-19, NYCPS has launched a webpage dedicated to keeping you informed of important updates, alerts, and announcements regarding the virus. Please visit the page here and check back often, as we will continue to update it regularly. 


Important Updates: COVID-19
March 12, 2020

NYCPS Events & Meetings
In order to ensure the health and safety of our members and due to current restrictions regarding COVID-19, NYCPS will be postponing all in-person events until further notice. At this time, we have every intention of rescheduling all events once restrictions have been lifted and it has been deemed safe to do so. We will make every effort to keep you informed of new developments as they arise, and will let you know once we have rescheduled dates.

NYS Office of Mental Health Guidelines
All updates from OMH are listed on their website here: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/

Emergency Federal Bill
In addition, Congress has passed an $8 billion emergency funding package to address the spread of COVID-19. Among other provisions, the bill allows for the secretary of Health and Human Services to temporarily lift restrictions on Medicare access to telehealth services, such as live videoconference consultations with doctors, which will potentially allow patients with mental health and substance use disorders who may be worried about contracting the virus to continue to receive treatment during this public health emergency. To read the APA's press release regarding the bill, click here.

Additional Resources
The NYC Department of Health (NYCDOH) is a local resource for Manhattan physicians on COVID-19. Please check their providers website here for information and resources.

For updates and recommendations on the virus, please visit the CDC's website here or the NYS Department of Health website here.

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Thank you and please stay safe!


2020 Bowling Night & Fellowship & Career Nights Postponed Due to COVID-19
March 9, 2020

In order to ensure the health and safety of our members and due to current restrictions regarding COVID-19, NYCPS will be postponing Bowling Night, originally scheduled for March 31, 2020, and Fellowship & Career Night, originally scheduled for April 7, 2020. We will let you know when we have scheduled new dates. For updates and recommendations on the virus, please visit the CDC's website here or the NYS Department of Health website here.

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.


Congratulations to NYCPS Member, Vivian Pender, M.D.
February 27, 2020

NYCPS would like to congratulate Dr. Vivian Pender on her election to APA President-Elect! We could not be more excited and we know she will do an exemplary job in her position representing the voice of psychiatry! You can read more about Dr. Pender's election and her priorities for her term here.


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