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    Become a General Member of the APA

    APA members receive the clinical updates needed to stay informed, the programs and patient care resources needed to deliver optimal care, and access to meetings, virtual events, and networking opportunities that helps to empower career advancement.

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    Membership Categories

    General Members are practicing psychiatrists who have completed an acceptable residency training program in psychiatry, and hold either a valid license to practice medicine or an academic, research, or governmental position that does not require licensure.

    APA and District Branches (DBs) have a dual membership requirement for members in the United States and Canada, excluding medical students and international members. Individuals belonging to Maryland Psychiatric Society, Southern California Psychiatric Society or Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians will be invoiced separately by their District Branch. View DB dues and tax information.

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    Benefits of APA Membership

    Publications and Journals

    APA members stay informed through clinical updates, newsletters, the latest developments in psychiatry, and much more.

    • American Journal of Psychiatry

      The American Journal of Psychiatry is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world and considered essential for practicing psychiatrists. It is also a free benefit to APA members.

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    • Psychiatric News

      Psychiatric News is the primary and most trusted source of information about developments in the field of psychiatry that impact clinical care and professional practice. Subscriptions to the print and online news outlet is free for APA members ($348 value). 

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    • Psychiatric Services

      Psychiatric Services is the peer-reviewed journal features research reports on issues related to the delivery of mental health services, especially for people with serious mental illness in community-based treatment programs. APA members received discounted subscriptions ($43 value). 

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    • 20% Discount with APA Publishing

      APA Members received a 20% discount on over 700 books through APA Publishing, including special member pricing for journals and subscriptions.

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    • Online Newsletters

      APA Members receive exclusive access to email newsletters, including Psychiatric News Update, APA Advocacy Update, APA Headlines, Integrated Care Newsletter, Psychiatric Practice, and Managed Care.

    • Podcasts

      APA Members receive free access to all APA podcasts, including AJP Audio, Psychiatry Unbound, Finding Our Voices, and Psychiatric Services: from Pages to Practice.

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    • Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry

      Focus is a journal that offers clinical reviews and original research for practicing psychiatrists to keep abreast of significant advances in the field. APA members get a discounted subscription ($249 value).

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    In-Person and Online Learning

    Online CME Learning Modules

    Free online CME learning modules to advance clinical and professional competencies including self-assessment and performance in practice modules (over $500 value).

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    Members Course of the Month

    APA members have free access to a monthly on-demand CME course on a popular topic

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    APA Annual Meeting

    Receive discounted registration to hear from experts on emerging trends and research that will impact your practice, participate in powerful conversations, and interact with psychiatrists and mental health advocates from around the world.

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    The Mental Health Services Conference

    APA Members received discounted registration to our fall conference highlighting educational programs and innovations in clinical services designed to ensure equal access to high-quality mental health care for all people.

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    Practice Tools

    Access the tools and resources you need to thrive in practice.

    • Clinical Practice Guidelines

      Clinical Practice Guidelines

      APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders and are intended to assist in clinical decision making by presenting systematically developed patient care strategies in a standardized format.

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    • Practice Management Helpline

      Practice Management Helpline

      APA's Practice Management Helpline provides one-on-one assistance to APA members on a wide variety of day-to-day practical issues that arise in managing a pratice: reimbursement, contracting with managed care companies, coding, documentation, and more.

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    • Coding Services

      Coding Services

      The Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) code set is used to denote the medical and surgical procedures and diagnostic services rendered by clinicians under HIPAA.

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    • Find a Psychiatrist Database

      Find a Psychiatrist Database

      Enroll with APA's Find a Psychiatrist locator that helps patients find and connect with you, and is searchable by geographic region and other criteria.

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    • PsychPro: APA's Mental Health Registry

      PsychPro: APA's Mental Health Registry

      CMS-certified (2017) Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) that will help ease MACRA payment reporting requirements, avoid payment penalties, help achieve bonuses, and automatically meet MOC Part IV.

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    • Practice Management

      Practice Management

      Dive into a plethora of resources and information covering practice management, professional interests, and more.

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    Networking & Engagement

    Advocacy

    APA works with policymakers on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, and at the state level to shape legislation and regulations that advance our profession and promote the highest quality of care for our patients.

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    APA Caucuses

    Connect and network with member psychiatrists who share special interests, and bring attention to important or emerging issues in patient care and the practice of psychiatry.

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    APA JobCentral

    The leading online career center for psychiatry, where psychiatric professionals go to find the right psychiatry jobs, and where employers go to find highly-qualified psychiatry talent.

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    Online Membership Directory

    Search and connect with fellow APA members, APA Assembly representatives, APA Component members, District Branches and Administration.

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    Listservs & Member Communities

    Through your APA membership you can build new and lasting connections with specialized communities of your peers.

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    Awards & Leadership Opportunities

    These opportunities are an important way for you to bring your expertise, knowledge, and energy to APA and the field of psychiatry and to take an active role in your Association.

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    Discounts and Services

    APA members receive a myriad of discounts and services through our affinity partnerships.

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    APA National Dues Rates for General Members

    The membership year runs from January 1 – December 31. Dues will be prorated based on membership application acceptance date.

    Early Career Psychiatrists (ECPs) are General Members of the APA who are within their first seven years after completion of training (ACGME accredited residency/fellowship). Dues are reduced for the first six years of General Membership to ease the financial burdens of early career psychiatrists.

    Dues rates will be divided by the corresponding number of months for members on a scheduled payment plan.

    Member Year U.S. Member Dues Canadian Member Dues
    General Member (Year 1) $153.00 $93.00 USD
    General Member (Year 2) $214.00 $130.00 USD
    General Member (Year 3) $275.00 $167.00 USD
    General Member (Year 4) $366.00 $223.00 USD
    General Member (Year 5) $458.00 $278.00 USD
    General Member (Year 6) $549.00 $334.00 USD
    General Member (Year 7+) $610.00 $371.00 USD
    Resident-Fellow Member $111.00 $69.00 USD
    Retired Member $201.00 $122.00 USD
    Semi-Retired Member $305.00 $186.00 USD

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