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    Become a Resident-Fellow Member of the APA

    Resident-Fellow Members are physicians who have been accepted into a psychiatric residency training program that is approved by the ACGME, RCPS(C), or AOA and remain enrolled therein. Residents enrolled in a one-year primary care training program to be followed by an approved psychiatric residency are eligible for Resident-Fellow Member status.

    APA and District Branches (DB) 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.DBs resident-fellow dues range from $0-$100. View DBs dues and tax information.

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    e-Learning

    • The Supplemental Education and Training (SET) program is an online experience designed to help you build knowledge around the milestones to meet the requirements of the seven (ACGME) Core Competencies and helps you successfully transition to practice by preparing for the business side of medicine (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.

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    Resources for Transitioning to Practice

    Career Development

    • Access to programs, fellowships, scholarships, and other research funding opportunities.
    • Online career search and recruitment through APA JobCentral.
    • Building a Career in Psychiatry: a two-part guide to help you successfully prepare for the transition points. This resource includes:
      • Part 1: Medical School and Residency
      • Part 2: Transitioning to Practice

    Additional Benefits

    • Strong advocacy at the local, state, and national levels on mental health issues including parity, prescribing, and confidentiality. District branch membership focusing on issues specific to your local area.
    • Leadership opportunities at APA.
    • Mentoring networks and career development sessions at the Annual Meeting.
    • Inclusion in the online membership directory.
    • Networking and professional development opportunities through APA's social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and through special APA listservs.
    • Invaluable resources including Research in Residency and Coping with Patient Suicide.

    Discounts & Services

    Malpractice Insurance

    APA-endorsed members only malpractice insurance program administered by American Professional Agency, Inc.

    Travel Savings Center

    Taking your hard-earned vacation is easy with so many great discounts on travel. With your exclusive APA membership, you can save on car rentals, hotels, trips, and more!

    Insurance

    In today's world, it's more important than ever to make sure you and your family have great insurance coverage. As part of your APA member benefits, you have access to exclusive coverage on pet, long term care, and more!

    Discounts/Services

    As a member of APA, your exclusive savings go beyond travel and insurance. We've partnered with some of today's best companies to provide you great discounts on goods and services.

    APA National Dues Rates for Resident-Fellow Members

    First year APA dues are waived for Resident-Fellow Members (RFMs). After that, annual national dues for RFMs are only $111 for U.S. members and $69 for Canadian members.

    Automatic Advancement to General Member: Resident-Fellow Members are automatically advanced to General Member (GM) status upon completion of psychiatry residency training. APA requires that members verify they meet the General Membership requirements by completing the GM Verification Form.

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