IMPORTANT CHANGE BEGINNING WITH THE 2012 MEMBERSHIP DUES CYCLE
Beginning January 1, 2012, the new deadline for paying APA membership dues will be JUNE 30. Membership dues for 2012 and thereafter must be paid by June 30 or your membership will automatically expire on that date (unless members are enrolled in the APA Scheduled Payment Plan). Don't let your membership inadvertently expire! Renew your dues online or enroll in the APA Scheduled Payment Plan to pay your membership dues by credit card in monthly, quarterly, biannual or annual installments - with no interest or service fee.
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The American Psychiatric Association - with 36,000 members in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide - is the voice of psychiatry for your patients and our profession. We offer advocacy, information, support, and educational opportunities to help you serve your patients and enhance your career. APA brings practice, education, and research together under one big tent - a tent that encompasses psychiatrists at all levels of practice, from members-in-training through senior-level psychiatrists.
For over 165 years, the APA has provided the tools and resources to nurture the profession. APA members have access to many benefits available to psychiatrists, including:
Advocacy – APA is making a difference for our profession and patients through strong, consistent advocacy at the local and national level, educating policy makers, purchasers, the media and the public about mental illness.
The Latest Research and Clinical Studies – Membership includes The American Journal of Psychiatry, the nation’s leading publication for psychiatrists, and Psychiatric News, APA’s bi-monthly newspaper that offers the latest developments on psychiatry related topics, such as health care, service delivery, Medicare/Medicaid and international news.
Resources for You and Your Practice – Valuable practice tools from the APA include the Practice Management for Early Career Psychiatrists Reference Guide, Managed Care Help Line, Medicare Service Center, CPT Coding Services, and eligibility to participate in the new APA-endorsed members only malpractice insurance program administered by American Professional Agency, Inc.
Networking and Professional Development – Access numerous networking opportunities through the District Branches and State Associations, specialty list-servs, discussion forums, newsletters, and meetings. Opportunities for professional growth include CME programs, fellowships, scholarships, travel awards, research funding and more.
Lifelong Learning and Continuing Medical Education (CME) – APA Members save on registration at both the Annual Meeting and the Institute on Psychiatric Services, APA’s educational conference on public and community psychiatry. Members also have access to online CME, including practice guideline courses which are offered at a 50% discount.