Forms and Applications for International Members
As an International Member of the APA, you become part of the world’s largest psychiatric membership organization of 36,000 physicians specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses. Becoming an international member of the APA signals your commitment to the highest standards of psychiatric care and gives you access to opportunities for career growth, education, networking and more.
Benefits of APA International Membership:
Substantial registration discounts to the APA Annual Meeting and Institute on Psychiatric Services.
Free online subscription to The American Journal of Psychiatry, the nation’s oldest specialty journal that covers all of the latest clinical, biological, and research-oriented initiatives in psychiatric medicine.
Free online subscription to Psychiatric News, the bimonthly newspaper of the APA which provides updates on news that impacts the profession, including health care economics and service delivery issues, education and training, and international news.
20% member discount on more than 700 titles from American Psychiatric Publishing including books in 29 languages.
Networking opportunities with other individuals within your field through APA’s special listservs and discussion forums and our social media communities in Facebook and LinkedIn.
Up to date information regarding the publication of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) that will be out in May 2013.
Privileged access to “members only” content on the APA website.
Discounted online CME including Practice Guideline courses (with certificate) and world class continuing education resources.
Access to the APA Online International Referral Directory.
Valuable resources from APA's Office of International Activities - learn about disaster responders and upcoming international CME as well as other resources for International members.
APA International Membership Dues are based on your country of residence income group category defined by the World Bank. There are four categories:
Income Category Group Category Dues
High Income HI $205 USD
Upper Middle Income UMI $175 USD
Lower Middle Income LMI $125 USD
Low Income LI $50 USD
Defined by the World Bank
as of July 2011
International Membership Forms and Applications: