Annual Meeting
Registration
Registration for the 2020 Annual Meeting opens on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Member Registration Rates
Enjoy the benefits of membership and save on registration rates. View registration rates below or download them here. To become a member of the APA or confirm your membership status please contact the APA Membership Office at 202-559-3900 or 888-357-7924.
Your 2020 APA membership dues must be paid to qualify for the member registration rate. You will still be able to register; however, your registration will be at the non-member rate until your dues are processed. Contact the APA Membership Office at membership@psych.org, 202-559-3900 or 888-357-7924 with questions regarding your membership status BEFORE registering for the meeting.
Group Registrations
The APA classifies groups as five or more registrants.
Registration Rates and Information
| APA Member |
Early Bird |
Advance |
Late Advance/Onsite |
| Full Program |
$395 |
$445 |
$495 |
| Resident-Fellow |
$120 |
$160 |
$195 |
| One-Day Registrant |
$215 |
$245 |
$285 |
| Two-Day Registrant |
$345 |
$395 |
$465 |
| Medical Student |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Presenter1 |
$295 |
$295 |
$345 |
| Presenter Daily1 |
$160 |
$160 |
$205 |
| Honorary Fellow2 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Nonmember |
Early Bird |
Advance |
Late Advance/Onsite |
| Full Program |
$985 |
$1035 |
$1115 |
| Resident3 |
$190 |
$230 |
$265 |
| Mental Health Advocate3, 4 |
$190 |
$230 |
$265 |
| One-Day Registrant |
$535 |
$565 |
$595 |
| Two-Day Registrant |
$935 |
$985 |
$1065 |
| Medical Student4 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Presenter1 |
$740 |
$740 |
$825 |
| Presenter Daily1 |
$405 |
$405 |
$490 |
| Nonpsychiatrist Presenter1 |
$190 |
$230 |
$265 |
- Presenters will receive a presenter email once accepted. Nonpsychiatrist presenters will only receive a fee waived registration for the day they are scheduled to present. Nonpsychiatrist presenters wishing to attend the full conference should register under the Mental Health Advocate registration category.
- Does not include APA Fellows, Distinguished Fellows, Distinguished Life Fellows, or Life Fellows.
- Mental Health Advocate registration category includes: Non-psychiatrist Physicians, Non-medical students, Advocacy Group Members, Non-psychiatrist Presenters, and Non-physicians, including but not limited to Chaplains, Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists.
- Proper credentials, such as a copy of your valid medical student ID, valid student ID, letter from your program director, business card, or letter from the agency stating your role, or a copy of your certification (whichever is applicable) must be uploaded with your online registration or included with your mailed or faxed registration. Registrations received without credentials will be cancelled.
Registration Deadlines
| Early Bird Registration |
January 7, 2020 – February 24, 2020 |
| Advance Registration |
February 25, 2020 – March 23, 2020 |
| Late Advance Registration (online only) |
March 24, 2020 – May 16, 2020 |
| Onsite Registration |
May 17, 2020 – May 22, 2020 |
Registration deadline periods conclude at 11:59 p.m. ET on the final day of the eligible registration period.
Provisional Registrations
Non-member Medical Student, Non-member Resident, and Non-member Mental Health Advocate registrations are considered provisional until status verification is received. To qualify for the fee reduction or exemption, a copy of your proper credentials — such as a copy of your valid medical student ID, valid student ID, letter from your program director, business card or letter from the agency stating your role — or a copy of your certification must be uploaded with your online registration or included with your mailed or faxed registration form. Registrations without proper credentials will be cancelled after 7 days.
Cancellation Fees and Refunds
All Registration and/or course cancellation requests must be received in writing by March 26, 2020 (see dates below for refund schedule) by the APA Office via fax, 202-380-0676 , or email, registration@psych.org. A confirmation will be sent once the request has been processed. The fee (if eligible) will be refunded in the manner in which it was received. Refund policy and cancellation fees are as follows:
- Until February 20, 2020: Full Refund
- February 21 – March 26, 2019: Refund less cancellation fee equal to 25% of the total amount paid
- March 27, 2019, and beyond: No refunds
General Registration Questions
Questions about registrations or difficulties registering should be directed to:
APA Registration
registration@psych.org
202-559-3900 or 888-357-7924
If you are experiencing difficulties with your APA member login or need assistance retrieving your member login information please contact 202-559-3900.
Participation Policy
The American Psychiatric Association's policy is to promote an environment of mutual respect, well-being, and collegiality at its meetings. APA values and benefits from the diverse opinions its members hold on the issues with which the Association and the psychiatric profession are confronted. All individuals at the meeting agree to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for health care professionals. This includes respect for the intellectual property of others, proper display and use of meeting badges, and the avoidance of aggressive or inappropriate behavior towards others. Individuals participating in APA sponsored meetings agree to listen respectfully to all views presented, be courteous to others regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the views presented, and to exhibit the professionalism and collegiality expected of psychiatrists. If an individual believes that these rules have been violated or acceptable social decorum has otherwise been breached, he or she shall contact APA staff to help with the situation. APA reserves the right to remove meeting access rights of any individual violating this policy and will not provide a refund. By registering for this meeting, you agree to abide by the Participation Policy as described above.