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The Oskar Pfister Award was established in 1983 in memory of Oskar Pfister, an ordained minister who studied and used psychoanalytic principles in his work. The award honors outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion. Funded by Association of Professional Chaplains and the Harding Foundation.
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Prize
Criteria/Eligibility
Someone who has made outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion
Nomination Requirements
Submission Information
diversityatapa@psych.org
Deadline
June 30
Award Notification
November
Award Presentation
Presented at the Pfister Award lecture at APA's Annual Meeting
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey (202) 559-3176 podai-afotey@psych.org
Each year APA honors individuals for career recognition, lifetime service, outstanding research, and other categories that improve the lives of people with mental illness.
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