Program and Conference Schedule

43rd Annual Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Location: Sheraton Hotel at Station Square
(300 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219)
Cost: see fee schedule below (or in the program brochure)

Course directors: K.N. Roy Chengappa, MD 

Conference background: the Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference is an annual meeting at which the advances in schizophrenia research and treatment are reviewed by experts in the field. This year’s meeting will be held in person at the Sheraton Station Square.

Who should attend: 

• The conference is designed to disseminate the latest clinical and research findings to a wide audience: psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians, including nurses, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, service coordinators, researchers, patients and their relatives, mental health policy administrators and others who intend to keep current regarding treatment and research in schizophrenia.

• NEW THIS YEAR: ACPE continuing education credits are offered for pharmacists.

2026 Gerard E. Hogarty Excellence in Schizophrenia Research Memorial Award Winner
Michael F. Pogue-Geile, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology
University of Pittsburgh

Award background: Professor Gerard Hogarty was a faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry and a member of the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital for more than 30 years. Until his passing in 2006, Professor Hogarty pursued important questions related to the nature and treatment of schizophrenia – namely relapse prevention and inter-episodic social function. His career in clinical research led to major advancements in the treatment of individuals with schizophrenia and his work continues to be recognized both nationally and internationally. In addition to his research endeavors, Professor Hogarty was an incredibly talented teacher and mentor who played a significant role in the career development of many respected researchers and clinicians in the field.

Fee schedule:

• Non-UPMC physicians and professionals: $130
• UPMC and Western Psychiatric Hospital/Behavioral Health physicians: $100
• UPMC staff and non-physician mental health professionals (universities/colleges, VA, PA state hospitals, Allegheny County and other community mental health agencies): $80
• Western Psychiatric Hospital/Behavioral Health staff: $60
• Full-time students/residents/interns/family members (no continuing education credit): $40
• Patients (no continuing education credit): no charge

*If you are unsure of what tuition level to register at, please email Nancy Mundy.

Register here by Friday, October 30, 2026.