Depression and Pharmacogenetics 2026

April 22, 2026

This webinar will discuss the diagnosis and management of depression (and related disorders), including the application of pharmacogenetic results to antidepressant prescribing, using case examples. By applying pharmacogenetic results to antidepressant selection and dosing, providers will be able to personalize drug therapy by identifying genetic factors that may affect a patient's drug metabolism, efficacy, and adverse reactions. 

Target Audience

Physicians, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Nurses, Physician Associates

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • List and discuss the differences in antidepressants.
  • Apply set criteria to diagnose depression.
  • Interpret and apply pharmacogenetic results to antidepressant treatment regimens.

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the Course Coordinator, Betsy Lee at [email protected] 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    Nemours Children’s Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 Pharmacology
  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 FL Board – Psychology
    Those who complete this educational program will earn 1.00 hour(s) of continuing education credit for psychologists that is approved by the Florida Board of Psychological Examiners (Provider Number PCE-33)
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

Course opens: 
01/15/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Event starts: 
04/22/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/22/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Course Director(s)

Shirin Hasan, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Kelly Carlson Eberbach, DNP, MBA, RN, NPE-BC, CPN, CPEN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kelsey Cook, PharmD, BCPS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Megan Donovan, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Amanda Lochrie, PhD, MBA, ABPP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Kelsey Cook, PharmD, BCPS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Shirin Hasan, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Aashna Patel, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Nemours Children's designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Nemours Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nemours Children’s is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide nursing continuing education: Provider #50-1428. This course is approved activity for 1.0 contact hours. 

Physician Associates
Nemours Children’s has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. 

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    Nemours Children’s Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 Pharmacology
  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 FL Board – Psychology
    Those who complete this educational program will earn 1.00 hour(s) of continuing education credit for psychologists that is approved by the Florida Board of Psychological Examiners (Provider Number PCE-33)
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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