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.
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