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.
APA Component(s)
- Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities
- Caucus on Religion, Spirituality and Psychiatry
Prize
- $1,000
- Plaque
- Award lecture at APA’s Annual Meeting or Institute on Psychiatric Services
Criteria/Eligibility
Someone who has made outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion
Nomination Requirements
- Letter of nomination
- Nominee’s one-page biographical sketch
- Nominee’s CV
Submission Information
diversityatapa@psych.org
Deadline
June 30
Award Notification
January
Award Presentation
Presented at the Pfister Award lecture
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey
(202) 559-3176
podai-afotey@psych.org