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
Prize
- $500
- Plaque
- Award lecture
Criteria/Eligibility
Female psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to promoting women’s health and the advancement of women
Nomination Requirements
- Letter of recommendation
- Nominee's one-page biographical sketch
- Nominee's CV
Submission Information
apply.psychiatry.org
Deadline
August 1
Award Notification
November
Award Presentation
Presented at the Symonds Award lecture at APA's Annual Meeting
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey
(202) 559-3176
podai-afotey@psych.org