Residents and Fellows

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 (DBs) have a dual membership requirement. DBs resident-fellow dues range from $0-$100. View DBs dues information.

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Benefits and Services

Publications & Journals

Free subscriptions to American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric News, with articles on cutting-edge research and updating you on developments through the field ($333 value)

Free online subscription to Psychiatric Services, APA's monthly journal focusing on the delivery of behavioral health services in organized systems ($110 value)

Discount subscription to Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry ($232 value)

A 25% discount to over 700 books and special member pricing for journals and subscriptions through APA Publishing, including board prep materials.

Access to and opportunity to publish in the online Resident's Journal.

Opportunities to join the Editorial Board of AJP— Residents' Journal, a forum for psychiatry residents and fellows to share ideas and experiences with colleagues.

Subscriptions to online newsletters: Psychiatric News Update and Integrated Care Newsletter.

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.

Live Learning

Discounts on registration for APA Annual Meeting (save $70) and IPS: The Mental Health Services Conference (save $65-95).

A Resident and Early Career Leadership Track to help you with the non-clinical aspects of your career development.

Resident and medical student poster competition provides opportunities to share your research projects and practice experiments at the Annual Meeting.

MindGames is APA's national residency team competition that challenges residents on patient care and medical knowledge.

Resources for Transitioning to Practice

Indispensible practice management tools including Practice Management Help Line, Coding Services, and Practice Guidelines.

Practice Management Handbook for Psychiatrists.

Significant discounts to services including legal consultation, auto and home insurance, magazine subscriptions, car rental and travel, and drug alerts.

Career Development

Access to travel awards, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

View answers to frequently asked questions by current, former and prospective members.

APA National Dues Rates for Resident-Fellow Members

First year APA dues are waived for Resident-Fellow Members! After that, Resident-Fellow Member annual national dues are only $107 for U.S. members and $66 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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100% Club for Residency Training Programs

APA’s 100% Club was established to encourage residents throughout the United States and Canada to join the APA with your fellow trainees in your residency program. Your psychiatric residency program can achieve this elite status and enjoy great benefits and gifts.

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