Becoming An International Member

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:

APA International Membership Dues are based on your country of residence income group category as 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 Applications:

Chinese, English, French, HindiPortuguese, Spanish, Online Application (English)
International Distinguished Fellowship Nomination FormGuidelines

Dues Payment Forms:

Fax Payment Form for International Membership Dues 
Request for Dues Relief

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