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    The Artiss Symposium at Walter Reed: Celebrating Advancements within the Behavioral Health Field

    The Artiss Symposium

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    BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    06.03.2024

    Story by Hailey Bangerezako 

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Walter Reed National Medical Center will host their annual Artiss Symposium, dedicated to the education and professional development of behavioral health trainees and providers, on June 5, in Clark Auditorium.

    This one-day event offers a valuable opportunity for facilitating conversations focused on advancing behavioral health, according to U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Aniceto Navarro, Director of Behavioral Health at Walter Reed. It will bring together cutting-edge research and proven best practices to benefit all participants. The agenda includes discussions on topics such as post-traumatic growth, finding joy within academic medicine and operational psychiatry, and redefining leadership in the medical profession.

    The symposium will include a keynote address by U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Austin, Director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, followed by topical presentations from Dr. Kyle Gray, Dr. Elizabeth Greene, Dr. Leon Moore, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Hart. After these presentations, U.S. Army Capt. (Dr.) Adam Bumgardner and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Shannon Ford will facilitate a roundtable discussion focused on advancing behavioral health.


    The Artiss Symposium received its name from U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kenneth L. Artiss, who served as a research psychiatrist and instructor at Walter Reed and was dedicated to advancements within the field of behavioral health while championing for veteran health within the civilian behavioral health field. During his time as an instructor Artiss worked to inspire a love of research within his students which has lived on within the behavioral health training facilities in Walter Reed.

    Walter Reed has consistently served as the host of the Artiss Symposium since its inception, offering a platform to the ongoing research, continuing the legacy of Artiss. This event brings together an environment where researchers and medical professionals gather to present on advancements to the study and research of behavioral health within the Armed Forces.

    Media with additional questions or interest in attending can contact Walter Reed Office of Command Communications at 301-295-5727 or email dha.bethesda.Walter-Reed-Med-Ctr.mbx.wrnm-pao@health.mil.

    About Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is one of the nation's largest and most renowned military medical centers. Recently dubbed "The Nation's Medical Center," we represent the joining of the "Best of the Best" in military medicine when National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center came together in September of 2011, to form Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as decreed by the Base Realignment and Closure law of 2005.

    We are comprised of nearly 7,100 dedicated staff members who make it their daily mission to achieve the vision and mission of our medical center. Our vision is to serve military families and our nation's active duty, returning war heroes, veterans, and our Nation's leaders. We’re committed to operational readiness, outstanding customer service, and world-class health care delivery for our beneficiaries.

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2024
    Date Posted: 06.03.2024 10:51
    Story ID: 472863
    Location: BETHESDA, MARYLAND, US

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