September WKW Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture Series: Dr. Desmond Oathes

Dr. Desmond Oathes - September 9th, 2025

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"Combining TMS with fMRI for Causal Brain Mapping and
​Personalized Treatment"

​William K. Warren, Jr.  Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture 
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm     Program in the LPCH auditorium  
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Dr. Oathes is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. He has secondary faculty appointments in Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurology and Bioengineering. Dr. Oathes is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and has a small clinical practice at the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety. He has been on the Penn faculty since 2015 before which he was on faculty at Stanford University.  (CV). He is also Associate Director of the CNDS and Co-Director of brainSTIM at Penn.

Learning objectives:  

1. Describe promising personalized targets for TMS therapy in depression and PTSD.
2. Explain how TMS can be delivered in an MRI environment.
3. Identify brain circuits related to depression improvement with TMS.

For Physicians: Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
For Psychologists: The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the OSMA.
 
For Social Workers: Saint Francis Health System is an approved CE Provider for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. This event is approved for 1 hour, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20250007)

For CADCs and LADCs Saint Francis Health System is accredited as a provider of continuing education programs for CADCs and LADCs through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.      (1 hour) (Provider Number - 20250008)
 
The LPC/LMFT Saint Francis Health System is a Board approved CE Provider for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). This course is approved for 1 hour of CE.

For questions , email:  Ally Deatherage at [email protected]​

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