Women

Welcome to the APA Women's Programs page! Here you will find links to information on programs that the APA sponsors for its women members and links to additional sources of information.  

APA Women’s Listserve - An email list for APA women psychiatrists dedicated to the discussion of issues involving women in psychiatry and creating an atmosphere of cooperation, mentoring, and support.  More information

Alexandra Symonds Award  - Recognizes a woman psychiatrists' outstanding contribution in promoting women’s health and advancement of women.   More information  

Women’s Caucus - APA minority and underrepresented groups caucuses  give psychiatrists the opportunity to explore mutual issues, voice diverse opinions, and promote needed change.  More information

Resources:  Women’s Organizations

Association of Women Psychiatrists
Society for Women's Health Research

National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC)

Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
American Psychological Association Office of Women’s Programs
American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
American Medical Association (AMA) Women Physicians Congress
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
NIH Office of Research on Women's Health

For more information on APA women's programs, please contact:

American Psychiatric Association
1000 Wilson Blvd
Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209
Email: abondurant@psych.org