MaineHealth Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds - 2026/2027 - 12/1/2026 - Psychiatry Treatment on the Other Side of the World: Experiences from Away - IN PERSON with Virtual Option

Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Dana Center Auditorium (also virtual livestreamed), Portland, ME

Presented by:

Christopher Racine, MD

Medical Director, Psychiatric Emergency Services MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry,

Tufts University School of Medicine

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recall the location of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) on a map of the world

• Summarize three challenges in delivering mental health care in a remote location

• Explain the concept of “transnational” identity and how it impacts patient perceptions of mental health care

• Discuss the misuse potential of betel nut and current research regarding treatment options

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Registration REQUIRED for virtual attendance: REGISTER HERE  

1. Recall the location of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) on a map of the world
2. Summarize three challenges in delivering mental health care in a remote location
3. Explain the concept of “transnational” identity and how it impacts patient perceptions of mental health care
4. Discuss the misuse potential of betel nut and current research regarding treatment options

In support of improving patient care, MaineHealth 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. MaineHealth is also approved to accredit continuing education activities with the following credit types: Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Psychological Association (APA), Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) Live Activity (1.00 hours), ACPE - Pharmacy (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), APA (American Psychological Association) (1.00 hours), ASWB - Social Work (1.00 hours), IPCE - Interprofessional Continuing Education (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MaineHealth adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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12/1/2026 8:00:00 AM	MaineHealth Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds - 2026/2027 - 12/1/2026 - Psychiatry Treatment on the Other Side of the World: Experiences from Away - IN PERSON with Virtual Option 12/1/2026 8:00:00 AM 12/1/2026 9:00:00 AM 15 MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Dana Center Auditorium (also virtual livestreamed) False MM/DD/YYYY	MaineHealth Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds - 2026/2027 - 12/1/2026 - Psychiatry Treatment on the Other Side of the World: Experiences from Away - IN PERSON with Virtual Option Presented by: Christopher Racine, MD Medical Director, Psychiatric Emergency Services MaineHealth Behavioral Health Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: • Recall the location of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) on a map of the world • Summarize three challenges in delivering mental health care in a remote location • Explain the concept of “transnational” identity and how it impacts patient perceptions of mental health care • Discuss the misuse potential of betel nut and current research regarding treatment options ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Registration REQUIRED for virtual attendance: REGISTER HERE   Location: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Dana Center Auditorium (also virtual livestreamed) Specialties: Behavioral Health, Psychiatry