Together Were Moving Psychiatry Forward who is the apa Founded in 1844 the APA has grown to become the largest psychiatric organization in the world with more than 37400 members in over 100 countries ID: 929939
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Membership: how apa works for you
Together, We’re Moving Psychiatry Forward
Slide2who
is the apa?
Founded in 1844, the APA has grown to become the
largest psychiatric organization in the world,
with more than 37,400 members in over 100 countries.
The
mission
of the American Psychiatric Association is to:Promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental illness—including substance use disorders—and their families.Promote psychiatric education and research.Advance and represent the profession of psychiatry.Serve the professional needs of its membership.
The APA is global community of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness.
Slide3Provides support for patients
Advances psychiatry
Offers everyday value
Acts as a governing voice
Advocates for the profession
What does the APA Do?
Slide4Advocates for the profession
Visit the
APA Advocacy Action Center
to learn more
The voice of psychiatry on Capitol Hill and in every state legislature on a variety of issues, including:
Representing the profession in the scope of practice issues
Expanding access to evidence-based MH/SUD services furnished via telehealth
Addressing the ongoing opioid crisisLeading the fight for parity enforcement
Slide5Advocates for psychiatrists and patients during public health crisis
Amidst the COVID-19 public health emergency, APA remains a leading voice for providers of MH/SUD services:
Visit the
APA Advocacy Action Center
to learn more
Expanding access to MH/SUD services provided via telehealth, evidence-based integrated care, increased accountably of Federal parity law, and additional funding for MH/SUD programs including health equity.
Continuing to develop a variety of practice and informational resources for members available on psychiatry.org/covid
Worked with our partner, Project N95, to ensure that frontline providers have adequate protective equipment
Slide6Focuses on Racial Equity
The APA Presidential Task Force to Address Structural Racism Throughout Psychiatry was formed by APA President Dr. Jeffrey Geller in 2020.
Visit the
APA Structural Racism Hub
to learn more
Slide7Provides support for patients
A robust
Patients and Families
section is part of
psychiatry.org
.
Slide8The governing voice of psychiatry
Members are represented
Find out how you can get involved at
psychiatry.org/psychiatrists
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE ASSEMBLY
COUNCILS
DISTRICT BRANCHESElected by the general membershipIncludes a diverse representation of psychiatrists from across the countryRepresents the district branches and state associations and recommends actions to the Board of TrusteesImplement the APA’s objectives and serve as subject matter experts on the topics and issues driving psychiatry and mental health careThe voice of psychiatry in your local community or stateProvide local advocacy and education
Slide9a mentally healthy nation for all
As the charitable foundation of the APA, we…
For more information, please visit
https://apafdn.org/
Raise awareness and overcome barriers
Invest in the future leaders of psychiatry
Support research and training to improve mental health care
Lead partnerships to address public challenges in mental health
Supports APA Members by:25 awards and 8 fellowships that support over 120 fellows annuallyResearch and clinical training opportunitiesPreserving the history of APA and psychiatry through the Melvin Sabshin, MD Library & Archives
Slide10moving psychiatry forward
Developing quality practice guidelines and the DSM
Publishing the latest research in one of the most widely read psychiatric journals
Sharing the latest news and developments in psychiatry and medicine
The APA helps to
advance the practice of psychiatry
around the world.
DISCOUNTED FOR APA MEMBERS
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL
OF PSYCHIATRYPSYCHIATRIC NEWSDSM-5FREE FOR APA MEMBERS
FREE FOR
APA MEMBERS
Slide11Moving psychiatry forward
The APA publishes more than
700
books and journals
DISCOUNTED FOR APA MEMBERS
Slide12Leadership for new practice trends
TELEPSYCHIATRY
INTEGRATED CARE
CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND HEALTH EQUITY
Telepsychiatry Toolkit
APA Committee
on Telepsychiatry
Free in-person and online trainings on working in a collaborative care modelWorked with CPT and CMS to ensure psychiatrists will be compensatedOnline training to help members practice culturally competent care
Slide13What the APA Means to Me
Slide14Learning with the apa
The
APA Learning Center
For Every Stage of Your CareerAvailable at education.psychiatry.org
Members can earn FREE CME with the Members Course of the Month
Slide15Moving psychiatry forward
To see more course topics and register for an online course, go to
Psychopharmacology and Opioid Therapy
Substance Use Disorders
The APA provides world-class
online education
through the
Learning Center
on…
Collaborative LearningFREE AND DISCOUNTED FOR APA MEMBERS Mood Disorders Child and Familyeducation.psychiatry.org
Anxiety and Trauma
Slide16Membership has its ADVANTAGES
ACCESS
in-person and online opportunities to engage
in lifelong learning
FIND SUPPORT
on the business side
of medicine
CONNECT with a professional family you can rely on throughout your career
Slide17$362 value
MOC, MOL, and morE
Free print and online subscription to
The
American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric News
Discount on the FOCUS journal. Meets the requirements for MOC Parts II and IV and offers up to 44 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits
Steeply discounted registration for the Annual Meeting and the Mental Health Services Conference (formerly IPS)
$249 value$620 valueAs a member of the American Psychiatric Association, you will enjoy these benefits:
Slide18Moving psychiatry forward
Each year, the APA hosts the
largest clinical psychiatric meeting in the world.
DISCOUNTED FOR APA MEMBERS
To learn more and to register online for the Annual Meeting, go to
psychiatry.org/annualmeeting
Slide19finder.psychiatry.org
Find a psychiatrist
Members can opt in to the APA’s
Find a Psychiatrist
database, helping patients to find psychiatrists by geography and practice area.
A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Psychiatrists are uniquely qualified to understand the complex interrelations between mental and physical health, since their training includes four years of medical school and at least three additional years in a psychiatric residency. By using the Psychiatrist Locator, you agree to the terms in the Usage agreement.
Opt-in at
Slide20Support on the business side of medicine
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
FOR PSYCHIATRISTS
Practice Management HelpLine, Medicare Service Center, and CPT Coding Services
APA MARKETPLACE
Offering discounts on practice management tools, travel, insurance, and more
apabenefits.org
JOBCENTRAL
Helping you find new career opportunities
PRACTICE PROTECTION
Eligibility to participate in an APA-endorsed medical malpractice insurance program, with greater protections than before
Slide21Saving on membership
SCHEDULED PAYMENT PLAN
Have your APA and District Branch dues automatically charged to your credit card in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual installments. No interest or service fees.
COUPLES DISCOUNT
Couples who are both psychiatrists can have their dues reduced by 15%. They will receive only one print copy of AJP.
LUMP SUM DUES
Pay a one-time amount for APA national dues for your lifetime. Never worry again about annual renewal invoices or increases in membership dues.
(
District Branch/State Association dues may not be paid as lump sum, as it is possible to transfer to a new District Branch/State Association during your membership tenure.
)
GROUP DISCOUNT
Have your organization pay APA and District Branch dues for all of their employed psychiatrists. There is a tiered discount based on the number of new APA members. Contact your District Branch for additional information on how to participate.
Slide22Join the apa today
www.psychiatry.org/join
Slide23To learn more…
+1-202-559-3900
1-888-35-PSYCH (357-7924)
apa@psych.org
www.psychiatry.org
CONTACT THE APA