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International Resident-Fellow Members (IRFMs) are physicians who have been accepted into a psychiatric training program outside of the United States and Canada. International Resident-Fellow 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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Free online subscription to the American Journal of Psychiatry ($301 value) and the Resident's Journal, a forum for psychiatric trainees to share ideas and experiences in training, clinical practice, research, and careers with colleagues.
Free online subscription to Psychiatric Services ($146 value), APA's monthly journal focusing on the delivery of behavioral health services in organized systems.
Free online subscription to Psychiatric News, a bimonthly news service with articles on cutting-edge research and developments in the field of psychiatry, and the Psychiatric News Residents’ Forum.
Discount subscription to Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry ($249 value).
A 25% discount to over 700 books and special member pricing for journals and subscriptions through APA Publishing, including board prep materials.
The Supplemental Education and Training (SET) program is a free online experience designed to help you build knowledge around psychiatry core competencies and learn about the business of medicine.
Registration discounts to APA Annual Meeting (a $70 savings) and IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference (up to a $65–95 savings).
Access to resident oriented tracks and socializing events at the Annual Meeting.
Resident and medical student poster competition provides opportunities to share your research projects and practice experiments at the Annual Meeting.
Building a Career in Psychiatry: a guide on important non-clinical topics that are infrequently included in undergraduate or graduate medical curricula (coming soon).
Surviving Psychiatric Residency Training, 3rd Edition – Written by psychiatric residents, for psychiatric residents, this recently updated and indispensable guide covers more than 40 topics, from tips to advocating and negotiating for yourself to a roadmap for your admission and progress notes and dealing with managed care in the outpatient setting.
Online career search and recruitment through APA JobCentral.
Mentoring networks and career development sessions at the Annual Meeting.
Inclusion and access to online Membership Directory.
Networking and professional development opportunities through APA's social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and through special APA listservs.
Privileged access to "members only" content on the APA website.
Strong advocacy on the international level on issues affecting patients and psychiatrists around the world.
International Resident-Fellow Member annual dues are based on the income group category of your country of residence as defined by the World Bank.
Dues Amount per World Bank Income Group
Automatic Advancement to International Member: International Resident-Fellow Members are automatically advanced to International Member (IM) status upon completion of psychiatry residency training. APA requires that members verify they meet the International Membership requirements by completing the IM Verification Form. (coming soon)
You can pay your dues:
Please contact the Membership Coordinator for your region regarding any questions about your membership account and/or payments.
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