2025/2026 - Psychiatry Essentials - Unseen but Felt: Patient-Centered Approaches to Functional Somatic Symptom Disorder

Join Dr. Jeff Burdette for a focused session on recognizing and managing Functional Somatic Symptom Disorders (FSSDs). This webinar explores practical, patient-centered strategies for diagnosis, communication, and multidisciplinary care. Learn how to improve outcomes through evidence-based treatments and system-level solutions that address stigma and access barriers.

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Residents

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to:

  • Describe functional somatic symptom disorders and explain their clinical relevance. 
  • Review patient-centered and team-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. 
  • Summarize effective communication strategies to build trust and improve outcomes.
  • Recognize and address barriers to accessing integrated care.
     

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
09/10/2025
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Rating: 
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Speaker(s)

Jeffrey Burdette, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Brandyn Powers, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation
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