Membership
Who are members-in-training?
Physicians who have been accepted into a psychiatric residency training program that is approved by the ACGME, RCPS(C), or AOA and remain enrolled therein. Residents enrolled in a one- year primary care training program to be followed by an approved psychiatric residency are eligible for Member-in-Training status.
How do I apply?
To receive a membership application and additional information on APA programs and services, contact the APA Answer Center at 888-35-PSYCH or 703-907-7300. You can also e-mail us at apa@psych.org.
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What are my benefits?
- Free subscription to publications (i.e. The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric News, Psychiatric Services Journal, Psychiatry Residents Newsletter, etc.)
- Free copy of Resident's Guide to Surviving Psychiatric Training (by request)
- Free online access to Practice management For Early Career Psychaitrists
- Free copy of Advancing DSM Dilemmas in Psychiatric Diagnosis
- Discounted registration to the APA annual meeting and the IPS (70% less than regular member registration)
- Discount on all APPI books and journals (25% off regular prices)
- Access to job opportunities through the APA Job Bank
- Eligibility for APA awards, fellowships, travel scholarships and research opportunities
- Free clinical reference applications through Epocrates
- Credit card programs with travel rewards and financial services, car rental discounts, discounted magazine subscriptions, financial and retirement services
- Access to online clinical case conference with several faculty such as Dr. Glen Gabbard, among others.
- And many, many more.
What is the 100% club?
The 100% club is an exclusive of residency programs where 100% of their residents are APA members. Click to find out more information.