Minority and Underrepresented (M/UR) Caucus Elections
APA has seven M/UR Caucuses open to all members who are interested in topics concerning psychiatrists or patients belonging to APA-recognized minority and underrepresented groups. Each M/UR Caucus elects their leadership. View the list of current M/UR caucuses and learn about the important work they do here.
The 2019 elections will take place June 3-13, 2019.
APA members must officially register for their desired caucus by May 1, 2019 to be eligible to participate in this year's elections. Membership in a caucus is free. A member may enroll in more than one M/UR caucus but may vote and/or hold elected office in only one. Register/Join a caucus by visiting your member profile here.
2019 M/UR Caucus Elections Open Leadership Positions
Caucus of Black Psychiatrists:
- Assembly Representative
- Assembly Deputy Representative
- President
- Secretary
- ECP Representative
Caucus of IMG Psychiatrists:
- Assembly Representative
- Assembly Deputy Representative
- President-elect
Nominations and Elections Processes
Details on the nominations process and election process will be provided to caucus members who register by May 1, 2019. For more information about the upcoming elections, email caucuselections@psych.org. For more information about APA caucuses, please contact Vabren Watts, Ph.D. in the APA Division of Diversity and Health Equity at vwatts@psych.org.