Call for Board Applications
APA is now receiving applications for candidates in the 2027 National Board of Trustees election cycle. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2026.
2027 National Offices Open for Applications
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Early Career Psychiatrist (ECP) Trustee
- Community Engagement and Access (CEA) Trustee
- Area 1 Trustee1
- Area 4 Trustee1
- Area 7 Trustee1
- Resident-Fellow Member Trustee-Elect (RFMTE)2
- Elected by eligible voters of their respective Area
- Elected by APA Resident-Fellow Members (RFMs)
APA Election Guidelines
The intent of the guidelines (.pdf) is to encourage fair and open campaigning by APA members on a level playing field.
2026 - 2027 Election Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Nomination Deadline | September 1, 2026 |
| Slate of Candidates Announced | By November 1, 2026 |
| Petition Deadline | Nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary within 15 days of the candidate slate announcement. Nominees whom the Nominating Committee determines meet the requirements set by the Board of Trustees for being a petition candidate will be included on the ballot for the following year. |
| Voting Polls Open | January 4, 2027 |
| Voting Polls Close | January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Election Results Announcement | By February 16, 2027 |
| Leadership Transition | May 5, 2027 |