International Members

Psychiatrists residing outside the United States and Canada can become an International Member of the APA. As an International Member, you become part of a psychiatric membership organization with more than 37,800 psychiatrists in over 100 countries. International members gain access to multiple opportunities to enhance their professional growth as part of a global community of psychiatric physicians at the forefront of advancements in psychiatry and medicine.

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Benefits and Services

Publications & Journals

Receive the latest news in your field

Free online subscriptions to American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric News, with articles on cutting-edge research and updating you on developments throughout the field ($288 value)
Discounted subscription to Psychiatric Services, APA's monthly journal focusing on the delivery of behavioral health services in organized systems ($22 value)

A 20% discount on over 700 books and special member pricing for journals and subscriptions through APA Publishing.

Member discounted rate to DSM-5 eBook and 300 other titles to build your professional library.

e-Learning

Access to FREE online educational modules to advance clinical and professional competencies. Earn continuing medical education (CME) credits and continued professional development (CPD) credits (over $500 value)
Try the APA Learning Center free with the Members’ Course of the Month. Each month members have free access to an on-demand CME course on a popular topic.

Live Learning

Registration discounts to APA Annual Meeting ($600 value) and IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference ($190 value).

Additional Benefits

Access to the online international and US membership directory
Privileged access to "members only" content on the APA website
Subscriptions to online newsletters: Psychiatric News Update and Integrated Care Newsletter.
Strong advocacy on the international level on issues affecting patients and psychiatrists around the world

APA Dues Rates for International Members

As a new international member your first year APA dues are discounted by 25% and based on the income group category of your country of residence as defined by the World Bank.

View income groups of countries in alphabetical order .

Dues Amount per World Bank Income Group

Low Income
- $51.00 USD
- $38.00 USD (Dues After 25% Discount)
Lower Middle Income
- $133.00 USD
- $99.00 USD (Dues After 25% Discount)
Upper Middle Income
- $184.00 USD
- $138.00 USD (Dues After 25% Discount)
High Income
- $214.00 USD
- $161.00 USD (Dues After 25% Discount)

You can pay your dues:

Via Fax, using the Fax Payment Form for International Membership Dues, to Membership fax +1-703-907-1085
By Phone, at +1-703-907-7300, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET

Contact Your Membership Coordinator

Please contact the Membership Coordinator for your region regarding any questions about your membership account and/or payments.