Notice of Reschedule : The 116th Annual Meeting of JSPN

Notice of Reschedule : The 116th Annual Meeting of JSPN

April 13, 2020

We hope this message finds you well and in good health.

We would like to announce that the 116th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology has been officially rescheduled to September 28 (Mon)-September 30 (Wed). The venue is unchanged, and will take place at the Sendai International Center as planned.

In response to the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and the Emergency Declaration made by the Japanese government, we regret to announce that after careful consideration, postponement of the meeting is the only option in light of these sudden changes. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and ask for your understanding that further changes to the program may still be required.　Considering the current situation, it is unpredictable how long the effects of COVID-19 will continue.For this reason, we will first aim to continue with regular local meetings, but are preparing to hold online or hybrid-style meetings in case of the worst. Depending on the status of the infection, we may seek to hold combined on-site lectures, on-demand broadcasting using video and PowerPoint recordings, and live web broadcasts so that all may attend and the obstacle of acquiring specialist doctor units is eliminated. Detailed information will be provided at a later date.

Unfortunately as many changes like those above shall be required, we are compelled to raise the participation fee by 2,000 yen in order to offset these costs. We very much appreciate your kind understanding of this decision.
Even in light of this pandemic, we will continue striving to serve as a signpost for psychiatry, medical care, health, and welfare over the next 10 years. We appreciate your continued support throughout our endeavors.
Last but not least, we hope that the COVID-19 will converge as soon as possible and that we will be able to see you in Sendai quite soon.

With Kindest Regards,

Hirooki Yabe, President
Department of Neuropsychiatry
School of Medicine
Fukushima Medical University