As described in the Privacy Policy of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), this website & application utilize cookies. By closing this message, continuing the navigation or otherwise continuing to view the APA's websites & applications, you confirm that you understand and accept the terms of the APA's Privacy Policy, including the use of cookies. Read Our Privacy Policy
Back to Awards
Named after APA’s first international medical graduate (IMG) president, the George Tarjan Award, established in 1992, recognizes a physician who has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the integration of IMGs into American psychiatry.
APA Component(s)
Prize
Criteria/Eligibility
Medical doctor who has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the integration of IMGs into American psychiatry
Nomination Requirements
Submission Information
diversityatapa@psych.org
Deadline
July 30
Award Notification
November
Award Presentation
Presented at the Tarjan 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.
Award Recipients
View previous recipients of APA awards.
View More
View All
APA Will Not Hold Its 2020 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Plans to Support the Learning Needs of Psychiatrists Through Online Education