Presentation

The Executive Master in Neuropsychiatry and Psychogeriatrics is an advanced training program designed for healthcare professionals wishing to deepen their knowledge and skills in the fields of neuropsychiatry and psychogeriatrics. The program aims to provide an in-depth understanding of psychiatric disorders affecting people with neurological disorders and the elderly, and to develop practical skills for their management.

Program - 20 crédits

Module 1 : Neurosciences

Elements of Neuroanatomy
Elements of Neurophysiology
Elements of Neurobiology

Module 2: Neuropsychiatry

Neuropsychology
Neuroimaging
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neuroinflammatory Diseases
Neurovascular Diseases
Neuropsychopharmacology
Clinical Neuropsychiatry
Anxiety Disorders
Personality Disorders
Forensic Neuropsychiatry

Module 3 : Psychogeriatrics

Psychogeriatrics – The Geriatric Patient
Clinical Psychogeriatrics
Geriatric Psychopharmacology
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy
Forensic Psychogeriatrics
Addictions in the Elderly
Psychopharmacology

Assessment

Assessment is organized in two parts :

The first part consists of a distance-learning MCQ exam covering the various parts of the Executive Master’s program.
The second part consists in the submission of an end-of-course paper, in the form of a scientific article advancing the state of the art in neuropsychiatry and psychogeriatrics. Articles must be original, methodological or review articles, and must be produced under the supervision of one or more members of the deliberation panel or scientific committee.

Final research project

Candidates must submit their final project plan at the start of training in their application file so that it can be accepted or modified at the beginning of the year (form: 2 pages with background, proposed materials and methods, and a timetable. Applicants should contact Giovanni Briganti (giovanni.briganti@ulb.be) if they would like any guidance in this regard).

Your final project should be an original article of sufficient quality to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal indexed on SCOPUS or Medline.

Qualifications

Neurologists and neurology graduates will be awarded the title of Executive Master in Behavioral Neurology.
Geriatricians and graduates in geriatrics will obtain the title of Executive Master in Psychogeriatrics.
Psychiatrists and psychiatry graduates will receive the full title of Executive Master in Neuropsychiatry and Psychogeriatrics.
Psychologists and physicians from specialties other than those mentioned above will receive the full title of Executive Master in Psychological Interventions for Neuropsychiatric and Psychogeriatric Disorders.

Objectives

Understanding the context in which neuropsychiatric disorders are managed: the program offers a detailed study of the various psychiatric and behavioral disorders affecting people with neurological disorders and the elderly, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach.
Developing clinical and therapeutic skills: Participants will acquire practical skills in assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. Training includes practical workshops, case studies and simulations to develop these skills.
Stimulation of research and innovation: Particular emphasis is placed on research and innovation in the field of neuropsychiatry. Participants will be encouraged to contribute to research and innovation in this field.
Developing a professional network and interdisciplinary exchanges: The Executive Master offers a platform for establishing a professional network with experts and colleagues in the same field, thus fostering interdisciplinary exchanges and opportunities for collaboration.

Pedagogical team

Academic directors

Giovanni Briganti
UMONS-ULB
Samuel Leistedt
UMONS-ULB

Scientific Commitee

Giovanni Briganti (UMONS-ULB)
Aurore Sourdeau (UCLouvain)
Denis Jacques (UCLouvain)
Samuel Leistedt (UMONS-ULB)
Charles Kornreich (ULB)
Laurent Lefebvre (UMONS)
Murielle Surquin (ULB)
Sandra De Breucker (ULB)
Vito Tota (UMONS)

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Schedule

Classes are mainly held on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 8pm.
All courses are delivered remotely through Teams.

Next session:

January to December 2026

Admission

Target audience ?

To join this training, you must have one of the following degrees or be part of one of the target groups listed belo

Psychiatrists
Neurologists
Geriatricians
Postgraduate trainees in Psychiatry
Postgraduate trainees in Neurology
Postgraduate trainees in Geriatrics
Clinical psychologists

Entry requirements

All admissions are by application.
Applications must be completed directly online, on our registration platform. They include questions about your academic and professional background. You will also need to upload a copy of your identity card and diploma.

Prices

Full Price:

€1 200

Price for Postgraduates from Organizing Institutions:

€800

Registration

To register for our training courses, please follow the steps below:

Complete the attached form,
Make sure you use the same e-mail address for all registration forms,
Please check that the information you provide corresponds exactly to the data on your identity card.

Contact

Garance VERMEYLEN

Coordinatrice de la formation

02 555 85 17
helsci@ulb.be

F.A.Q

How does the selection process work?

All admissions are by application.
Applications must be completed directly online, on our registration platform. They include questions about your academic and professional background. You will also need to upload a copy of your identity card and diploma.
Full registration, possibility of being placed on the waiting list in the event of withdrawal via the link below.

If registrations are not open, what can I do?

If registration is not yet open, you can express your interest in this course by filling in this form. Once the form has been submitted, we will be informed of your interest. You will then receive details of the next edition by e-mail as soon as it is available.

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