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Meetings

Meetings

The 2010 Institute on Psychiatric Services meeting in Boston, October 14-17 offers up to 40 continuing education credits and provides training and support for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals relevant to a clinical setting.
  • Submission site for the 2011 Annual Meeting is open
    • 2011 Election

    2011 Election

    The deadline for nominations for the 2011 Election has passed. The Nominating Committee is reviewing all nominations and will announce a slate of candidates by September 15.
    Legislative Update

    Legislative Update

    Before breaking for summer recess, Congress passed a 6-month extension of enhanced federal assistance for Medicaid. The enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage rates will help to counteract state mental health budget woes. Members can read more in RushNotes.
    Malpractice Insurance

    Malpractice Insurance

    The new APA member-only malpractice insurance program administered by American Professional Agency, Inc. (“APA, Inc.”), is designed to meet the needs of psychiatrists. Please review frequently asked questions on the new program.
    DSM-5 Online

    DSM-5 Online

     Field trial protocols and updates to draft criteria for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders are available at www.dsm5.org. DSM-5 is scheduled for publication in 2013.
    Member Feedback

    Member Feedback

     How are we doing? The APA wants to hear about your experience with us on the phone and online. Please complete a six-question survey on your experience on the phone with the APA Answer Center. For other comments or questions, complete an online feedback form.