05.13.26 | Atypical Anorexia: 'Normal' Weight Does Not Mean Low Risk

May 13, 2026

Provided by The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior - Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

Presenters

Christina Tortolani, PhD
Program Director & Associate Professor
School of Health & Behavioral Sciences
Bryant University 
Smithfield, RI

Amy Egbert, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychological Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

 

Target Audience
This session is designed for Rhode Island physicians (primary care and specialists), psychologists, social workers, residents, fellows, medical students, and all other allied health professionals. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be better able to:
  1. Understand how commonly held stereotypes about eating disorders add to the difficulty of diagnosing anorexia nervosa.
  2. State the diagnostic criteria for atypical anorexia nervosa, including how it practically differs from low-weight anorexia nervosa.
  3. Apply evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches to a clinical case of atypical anorexia nervosa.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.00 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.
Course opens: 
08/01/2025
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Event starts: 
05/13/2026 - 11:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/13/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
2025-2026 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Add to calendar: 

This series is presented in a hybrid format.

You may join virtually via Zoom by pre-registering for each session in advance

Residents and Fellows may attend live in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital. 

For questions or additional details, please contact Missy Tatum at (401) 432-1173 

Physicians
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Psychologists
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the Rhode Island Board of Psychology.

Social Work
The above program has been approved in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
  • 1.00 Social Work
    This activity has been approved by the NASW, Rhode Island Chapter.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

This series is presented in a hybrid format.

You may join virtually via Zoom by pre-registering for each session in advance

Residents and Fellows may attend live in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital. 

For questions or additional details, please contact Missy Tatum at (401) 432-1173