The APA and You Together moving psychiatry forward APA Membership l January 2016 What is apa Providing Medical Leadership for Mind Brain and Body Founded in 1844 APA is the leading psychiatric organization in the world ID: 914251
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a global community of psychiatrists
The APA and You -Together, moving psychiatry forward
APA Membership
l
January 2016
Slide2What is apa?
Providing Medical Leadership for Mind, Brain and Body. Founded in 1844, APA is the leading psychiatric organization in the world.
APA
is psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.
APA is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Dedicated to the highest-quality care for patients through education, cutting edge research, and expertise
Slide3Apa – a global community of psychiatrists
Slide4moving psychiatry forward
Slide5Discover the value of Apa Membership
Slide6Continuing education
APA Learning Center
World-class
courses covering important trends in:
Anxiety
and Trauma
Mood Disorders
Psychopharmacology and Opioid Therapy Child and Family Professional Development Psychosomatic Medicine Psychosis Substance Use Disorder Continuing
Medical
Education – Earn
up to 57
AMA PRA Category 1
Credits
™*
European
Continued Medical Education Credits (ECMECs
) – The European
Union of Medical Specialties-European Accreditation Council
for Continuing
Medical Education (UEMS-EACCME) has a mutual recognition
agreement with
the American Medical Association (AMA) for live events and e-learning activities.
All
APA CME accredited courses are accredited by the AMA as PRA Category 1
Credits™ and are eligible for conversion to ECMECs.
Slide7Continuing education
APA Learning
Center
Slide8Continuing education
Live Learning
Discounted registration to:
Annual
Meeting
($625 value)
IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference ($190 value)
Earn up to 40 credit hours of Continuing Medical Education at the Annual Meeting, and 32 credit hours at IPS: The Mental Health Services ConferenceDiscover cutting-edge science and new therapiesLearn
from world-renowned thought leaders
Receive
Certificates of Attendance for attending courses and sessions
Slide9Annual meeting
Reconnect and network with your peers and expand your professional networkNew
international members and fellows are invited to meet each other and prominent
APA
members at the New International Member/Fellow Welcome ReceptionSee 200 exhibitors with innovative treatment options and new technologies at the exhibit hallAPA’s Annual Meeting is attended by
thousands of psychiatrists from outside the US each year
Slide10publications
Stay current with free and discounted subscriptions and books
Free
online subscriptions to
The American Journal of Psychiatry
and
Psychiatric News
20% discount on more than 700 books and journals through APA Publishing Get the latest news with PsychNews Update, PsychoPharm, and Psychiatric News Alerts
Translations from
The American Journal of Psychiatry
,
are available
www.psychiatryonline.org/international
International
distributors
in
Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America
– 300 titles
on psychiatry, mental health and behavioral science in multiple languages, including
DSM-5
Slide11Networking, resources,and career advancement
Know your colleagues and get
involved
International
Membership Directory – find your colleagues in APA around the world
New
International Member/Fellow Welcome Reception – new international members and
fellows meet each other and prominent APA members during the Annual MeetingProfessional development opportunities – check out the various platforms to support your professional growth at psychiatry.org/internationalpsychiatry
Slide12Recognition & awards
Become an International Fellow of the APA (IFAPA)
An honor that reflects your dedication to the work of the APA and signifies your
allegiance
to the psychiatric profession. Be
recognized by your colleagues in the Association as a member of a very select group
Be publicly recognized at the Convocation of Fellows and Distinguished Fellows at the Annual MeetingReceive an embossed International Fellow certificate and a lapel
pin in recognition of your status
Slide13Recognition & awards
International Distinguished Fellowship
Awarded
to outstanding psychiatrists who have made significant contributions to the psychiatric profession in several specific areas, including
- Administration - Community involvement - Volunteering in socially
- Teaching
- Scientific and scholarly
significant mental health - Clinical excellence publications and medical activities
C
andidates
for International Distinguished
Fellowship must first be nominated
- by
an International Distinguished Fellow, Distinguished
Fellow,
or Distinguished
Life Fellow of the
APA
Slide14sharing experience and knowledge
International
Allied Organizations – APA recognizes over 100 national psychiatric
organizations
in over 100 countries as international allied organizations. As
a member society of the World Psychiatric Association and the World Federation
for Mental Health, APA works with international organizations on issues affecting patients and psychiatrists world-wide.APA’s Caucus on Global Mental Health and
Psychiatry is part of APA Council on International PsychiatryInternational psychiatrists may submit Abstracts for presentation at APA meetings, and international research posters.
APA is a world-wide hub for the exchange of experiences and knowledge in the field of psychiatry and mental health
:
Slide15International membership ambassador program
Connect with colleagues. Share
your
APA experience. Help APA grow.
Become an International Membership Ambassador
Earn
discounts on your dues, and contribute even more to the success of your
organizationBe recognized by wearing your IMAP lapel pin and have your contact information on APA’s website
Slide16international membership Ambassador program (IMAP)
38 International Membership Ambassadors from 22
countries
Slide17Stay connected
Twitter
APA Communities
LinkedIn
Facebook
Slide18To learn more…
Contact the APA
+1-703-907-7300
intlmbr@psych.org
www.psychiatry.org
Join APA today – psychiatry.org/join