Special Interest Councils
Members of the Society may establish Special Interest Councils (SIC), each with a topical or geographical focus. Special Interest Councils are for members to participate in Society activities in line with its mission, outside of the board of directors and committees.
Join a Special Interest Council by sending an email to the Council Lead seen below.
Special Interest Councils by Topic:
| Council Name | Mission | Council Lead/Email | Meeting Information |
| Bridge Builders Special Interest Council | The mission of the Bridge Builders SIC is to create an environment where every CTMSS member regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, professional training/experience, or religion feels valued and empowered to celebrate the richness that these differences offer and to learn from each other's varying perspectives. | Mohini Dewkinandan mohini4@comcast.net |
Monthly Zoom meetings with potentially planned activities at the CTMSS Annual Meeting or other significant professional events. |
| Evolving TMS with Advanced Data Special Interest Council | The Council for Evolving TMS with Advanced Data Analytics (CETADA) aims to expedite collaboration among TMS practitioners in analyzing the patient treatment outcomes through data exchange and generation of valuable data insights. Our goal is to accelerate advancements in TMS treatments while adhering to the PHI data requirements. | Dr. John Tumeh drtumeh@foundationpsychiatry.net |
* Quarterly progress review meetings held in the first week of each quarter
Contact Council Lead for more information. |
| Interventional Psychiatry Training Special Interest Council | Synchronize and coordinate with national residency programs and field leaders to develop interventional psychiatry training fellowships (post-residency) and incorporate TMS training and experience into psychiatric residency programs. | Dr. Mehmet Dokucu: mehmet.e.dokucu@hitchcock.org |
Meets quarterly via Zoom. Contact Council Lead for more information. |
| Perinatal TMS Special Interest Council | The Perinatal TMS Treatment Council will share experiences related to TMS treatment for individuals undergoing TMS treatment during any perinatal period, while also sharing the ongoing data collection and use of our TMS + Pregnancy Registry. | Dr. Angela Broida: angelaleahphillips@gmail.com |
Meets on the third Thursday of each month at
Contact Council Lead for more information. |
| TMS for Adolescent Mental Health Special Interest Council | For years TMS has been used off label to address adolescent depression, anxiety, OCD ASD and more. In 2024, TMS gained FDA-clearance for adolescent depression (ages 15 and older). The mission of the TMS for Adolescent Mental Health SIC is to review the latest research relevant to the use of TMS during adolescents, remain educated on current FDA- clearances and insurance approvals, and share clinical experience regarding the use of TMS in adolescents. | Dr. Roger Pottanat: rpottanat@mgb.org |
Meets via Zoom once every two months. Concact Council Lead for more information. |
| TMS, Ketamine, and Psychedelics Special Interest Council | The mission of our special interest group is to cultivate a collaborative community of practitioners specializing in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) who are engaged in the study and application of novel treatments such as ketamine, esketamine, psychedelics, and MDMA. Our group aims to advance the field by fostering dialogue and sharing knowledge on research, treatment protocols, safety practices, standards and ethics, legal considerations, business strategies, operational insights, insurance and billing practices, and regulatory affairs related to these innovative therapies. | Dr. Erin Amato: ebamato@hotmail.com |
Meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm Eastern Time/4:00pm Pacific Time via MS Teams and will meet at the Annual Meeting. Contact Council Lead for more information. |
| TMS Mechanisms Special Interest Council | To evaluate and disseminate the evidence for how TMS therapeutically changes the brain. | Dr. Eric Goldwaser: bxt9001@med.cornell.edu |
Meets quarterly via Zoom, more frequently as needed. Contact Council Lead for more information. |
| TMS Parameter Space Special Interest Council | To map out the infinite space of TMS parameters. | Dr. Sean O'Sullivan: sean.osullivan@utexas.edu |
Meets quarterly via Zoom, more frequently as needed. Contact Council Lead for more information. |
Special Interest Councils by Geographic Location:
| Council Name | Mission | Council Lead | Council Lead Email |
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Asian Special Interest Council |
In Asian regions, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is increasingly recognized as a promising intervention for neuropsychiatric conditions. However, Asian countries face unique challenges in incorporating TMS into current health services, including cultural, regulatory, and reimbursement barriers. The Asian Special Interest Council (SIC) under the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS) aims to support and promote the use of TMS in treating various conditions among society members, whether from Asian regions or of Asian ethnicity. | Dr. Galen Hung: galenhung@blossomclinic.org |
Meets monthly via Zoom. Contact Council Lead for more information. |
| Australian Special Interest Council | Bringing the TMS Clinicians in Australia closer to the high academic and research standards of the CTMSS, and allowing opportunities of collaboration in research in the field of TMS. | Dr. Samir Ibrahim: samir.ibrahim@ymail.com |
Meets quarterly via Zoom. Contact Council Lead for more information. |
Want to form your own Special Interest Council?
Members of the Society may establish a Special Interest Council (SIC), each with a topical or geographical focus.
Requirements:
- Members of CTMSS may form or participate in one or more SIC.
- A SIC member must be a current member of the Society.
- Each SIC must maintain a minimum of three council members.
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This Site Does Not Provide Medical Advice
The contents of the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS) website, such as text, graphics, images, and other materials created by the CTMSS or obtained from CTMSS's licensors, and other materials contained on the CTMSS site (collectively, "Content") are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the CTMSS website.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. The CTMSS does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the website. Reliance on any information provided by the CTMSS, CTMSS staff, others appearing on the site at the invitation of the CTMSS, or other visitors to the site is solely at your own risk.