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 KRS 202A New Law Overview Training
09/08/2026

 KRS 202A New Law Overview Training

This interview from our Membership Chair, Dr. Audrey Summers Farooqui, of the Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association (KPMA) who reflects on her path into psychiatry, what motivates her work, and the fulfillment she finds in supporting patients’ mental health journeys.


 Meet KPMA Membership Chair, Dr. Audrey Summers Farooqui
09/01/2026

Meet KPMA Membership Chair, Dr. Audrey Summers Farooqui

This interview from our Membership Chair, Dr. Audrey Summers Farooqui, of the Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association (KPMA) who reflects on her path into psychiatry, what motivates her work, and the fulfillment she finds in supporting patients’ mental health journeys.


Kentucky Celebrate Advocacy Wins
08/21/2026

Kentucky Celebrate Advocacy Wins

Prior to COVID-19, the Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association (KPMA) hosted an event to educate psychiatrists and other stakeholders about CoCM. The event sparked a lot of interest, which led KPMA’s executive director, Miranda Van Winkle, M.B.A., to approach a lawmaker who is a long-time supporter of mental health about introducing the bill. Once the pandemic struck, a host of other urgent issues took priority, but in this year’s session, KPMA felt there was finally a good chance of getting the CoCM legislation over the finish line.


Adult Antipsychotic Monitoring for Behavioral Health Inpatient Providers
08/06/2026

Adult Antipsychotic Monitoring for Behavioral Health Inpatient Providers

A Federal Requirement with Direct Clinical Impact Section 203 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 establishes federal requirements for Drug Utilization Review (DUR) to assess the appropriate use, monitoring, and reassessment of antipsychotic medications across Medicaid care settings, including inpatient behavioral health (3).


Meet KPMA Secretary/Treasurer & Legislative Chair, Dr. Art Oliva
08/03/2026

Meet KPMA Secretary/Treasurer & Legislative Chair, Dr. Art Oliva

This interview from our Secretary/Treasurer & Legislative Chair, Dr. Art Oliva, of the Kentucky Psychiatric Medical Association (KPMA) who reflects on his path into psychiatry, what motivates his work, and the fulfillment he finds in supporting patients’ mental health journeys.

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UofL Depression Center Benefit Event - "An Evening with Coach Walz"

Fri
11
2026
September 11, 2026
6:00PM - 8:30PM EST

via Zoom

Please support the University of Louisville Depression Center, featuring dinner and a special presentation from University of Louisville women's basketball head coach Jeff Walz.

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KPMA Fall Virtual Conference

Fri
23
2026
October 23, 2026
8:50AM - 12:00PM EST

via Zoom

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KPMA Annual Spring Meeting

Fri
9
2027
April 9, 2027
8:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Shelbyville Convention Center

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