UPDATE: SENATE WILL MOVE TO CONSIDER HEALTH REFORM

Following a day and a half of debate, the Senate voted 60-39 to invoke cloture and proceed to consideration of the combined HELP-Finance health reform bill. This procedural vote does not guarantee Senate approval of health reform. Substantive votes will occur after Thanksgiving.

Meetings

Registration is now open for APA members for the APA 2010 annual meeting in New Orleans May 22-26, 2010. Registration opens to non-members on December 17. New Research/Young Investigator Poster submissions will be accepted until December 3.

Resource Documents

Laws protecting the privacy of students are often misunderstood and should not impede appropriate disclosure of patient records when the health and safety of students may be endangered. The APA adopted the resource document, College Mental Health and Confidentiality, clarifying clinicians’ responsibilities. Find APA resource documents.

2010 Election

It’s election season at APA. View the slate of candidates in the 2010 APA election. More candidate information will be available in the coming months. Visit the email options page before December 1 to participate in online voting by choosing “Yes” to receive an electronic ballot instead of a paper ballot.

MIT Advancement Opportunity

The APA is pleased to announce that members-in-training can advance to general member upon proof of at least three years of general psychiatry training and a current valid medical license. Start enjoying the benefits and privileges of general membership as well as accruing years toward becoming a fellow of the APA.

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