American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) Forensic Psychiatry Review Course 2025

American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) Forensic Psychiatry Review Course 2025 is organized by American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) and will be held from Oct 27 - 29, 2025 at Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Description:
The annual Forensic Psychiatry Review Course is unmatched in delivering core education in the field of forensic psychiatry. Individuals from across the world attend to partake in this foundational knowledge delivery. Whether they be seasoned forensic psychiatrists seeking foundational updates, fellows and residents taking their knowledge to another level, or individuals seeking to tackle the credentialing examination, the knowledge presented is essential to professional growth.

Course Objectives:
This intensive three-day course in forensic psychiatry will provide an in-depth review of selected topics and relevant landmark cases. Basic concepts will be reviewed along with the latest case law. At the conclusion of the course, participants will: (1) have a good understanding of the major topics in forensic psychiatry; (2) understand the landmark mental health law cases; (3) be able to write more effective forensic reports; (4) be able to assess competency and sanity in defendants; and (5) be able to detect malingered mental illness.