More than a dozen members of our department traveled to Miami, FL for the annual Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (ACLP) meeting. This year’s meeting focused on the role of Consultation Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry in evidence-based approaches to whole health. The meeting offered innovations in how C-L Psychiatry can incorporate therapeutic lifestyle, nutritional, and complementary interventions alongside conventional psychiatric care to achieve optimal health and healing.

ACLP 2024 was an in-person meeting to foster inspiration and togetherness. The gathering provided a rigorous, energizing, and thought-provoking learning experience to inspire and rejuvenate every attendee in their work as educators, clinicians, administrators, and researchers.

Faculty and staff from our department were in attendance to present their work, network with peers, learn about latest advancements in the field, and recruit individuals interested in joining our department. Two faculty members were also honored with awards: Lydia Chwastiak, MD, MPH received the Wayne Katon Research Award for her work studying psychopathology and the medically ill. This award was renamed in 2015 in the spirit and memory or Wayne Katon, MD, a dedicated clinical researcher and pioneer in collaborative care. Another honoree was Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD who received the Don L. Lipsitt Award for Achievement in Collaborative Care. This award recognizes excellence and innovation in the integration of mental health with other medical care. Congratulations to both!