The Alexandra Symonds Award — established in 1997 in memory of Alexandra Symonds, M.D., an APA Fellow and co-founder of the Association of Women Psychiatrists — recognizes and honors a female psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to promoting women’s health and the advancement of women.

APA Component(s)

• Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities
• Caucus of Women Psychiatrists

Co-sponsor

Association of Women Psychiatrists

Program Benefits

$500, Plaque, Award lecture

Criteria / Eligibility

Female psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to promoting women’s health and the advancement of women

Nomination / Application Details

• Letter of recommendation
• Nominee's one-page biographical sketch
• Nominee's CV

Submit to apply.psychiatry.org

Deadline

August 15

Notification

November

Award Presentation

Presented at the Symonds Award lecture at APA's Annual Meeting

Contact

Christian Sosa
[email protected]