October 27, 2026 MCPAP's Clinical Conversations 2026-2027: Integrating Applied Behavior Analysis

October 27, 2026

MCPAP hosts a series of nine webinars throughout the year, which usually take place September – June, except December. It is an hour-long conversation with a MCPAP Psychiatrist or subject matter expert on different behavioral health topics of interest to pediatric primary care clinicians.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists & social workers.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the role of the Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support in ASD care.
  2. Discuss how behavioral supports can be integrated with medication.
  3. Identify strategies for individualized ASD treatment.

Additional Information

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Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
09/22/2026
Course expires: 
11/27/2026
Event starts: 
10/27/2026 - 12:15pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/27/2026 - 1:15pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
MCPAP's Clinical Conversations 2026-2027
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Barry Sarvet, MD - Course Director
Child Psychiatrist, Baystate Medical Center;
Chair, Department of Psychiatry,
UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate;
Medical Director, Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP)

Joe Gold, MD
Chief Medical Officer, McLean Hospital
Chief, Simches Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Division - McLean Hospital
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry - Harvard Medical School
Statewide Associate Medical Director, MCPAP

Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, CDE
Senior Director of Professional Development, Clinical Training & Research, Melmark New England
Adjunct Professor, Endicott College
President, Berkshire Association of Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT)

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham 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.

Credit Designation Statements

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants
Mass General Brigham has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Pas should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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