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    Distinguished Service Award

    The Distinguished Service Award was established in 1964 by the Board of Trustees to honor an APA Distinguished Fellow, Fellow, General Member, nonmember, or organization who has contributed exceptional meritorious service to the field of psychiatry.

    Program Benefits

    Plaque

    Criteria / Eligibility

    APA Distinguished Fellows, Fellows, General Members, nonmembers, and organizations

    Nomination / Application Details

    • 150-word statement of nominee’s contributions to psychiatry
    • Nominee’s CV

    Deadline

    October 31

    Notification

    Early January

    Award Presentation

    Presented during Convocation at APA's Annual Meeting

    Contact

    Chiharu Tobita
    [email protected]
    (202) 609-7228

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