Update Lectures

These lectures will provide a comprehensive update on some of the most significant aspects of current psychosomatic medicine.

Regular symposia

Participants are invited to submit proposal for Symposia on relevant topics. Each symposium session will be 90 minute long. Min four max five speakers will be allowed per session. Symposia involving speakers from more than one country will be particularly welcome. All speakers should be self–financed and registered for the congress. Chairpersons and proposers have to get the acceptance of every speaker in their session prior to submission. Proposals should be submitted directly to the Scientific Secretary as an e–mail attachment and should describe the purpose and articulation of the symposium. Original proposals can undergo integration by the Scientific Committe.

Section and zonal symposia

Zonal Scientific Association are invited to submit Symposia. Proposal should be sent via mail directly to the Scientific Secretary.

Advanced courses

In each of this courses a well–renowned expert will interact with no more than 50 participants. A preliminary list will follow.

Clinical case discussion

All participants are invited to submit abstracts for Clinical Case Discussion, focused on the clinical management of patients which required a psychosomatic approach. The abstract should describe the clinical features and problems presented by a medical patient. The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the scientific committee. Abstract for Clinical Case Discussion should be submitted only electronically via website. www.icpm2009.com

Poster sessions

All participants are invited to submit abstracts for Poster presentation. This will be the main area of presentation of new research findings. The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the scientific committee. Abstract for posters should be submitted only electronically via website www.icpm2009.com . Awards will be given to the best poster presentations.

Luncheon seminars

Industries–sponsored luncheon seminars on psychosomatic topics may be available.

Meet the Author/Editor

During the conference there will be opportunities to meet author/editors presenting their books or journals.