Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychiatry? The American Psychiatric Association has a slate of positions on the Board of Trustees open and now is your opportunity to get involved.

We need dedicated volunteers like you to continue to grow our profession. The APA National Elections nominations cycle opened on July 1 and will run through Sept. 1.

Why Consider Serving on the Board of Trustees?

Serving as a member of the Board of a national organization like the APA offers numerous benefits that can enhance both your career and professional network. Here’s why you should consider getting involved:

• Help shape APA policy
• Network with colleagues
• Drive the future of psychiatric care
• Give back to the profession
• Gain valuable leadership experience

Interested, But Still Have Questions? Information Session Aug. 1

If you are interested in what it means to serve on the APA Board of Trustees, please join Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., Chair of the APA Nominating Committee, for an information session on Aug. 1st at 5:00 pm ET.

Levounis will host a panel of current and former Board members, which will include Rebecca Brendel, M.D., J.D., Michele Reid, M.D., Kamalika Roy, M.D., M.C.R., Mary Hasbah Roessel, M.D., and German Velez, M.D. Join them as they share important insight into serving on the Board of Trustees. Levounis will hold a Q&A session at the end of the webinar to answer attendee questions. No registration is required. Learn more

Real Stories from APA Board Members

Check out these testimonials from your peers:

“What I enjoyed the most was getting to know so many diligent and well-meaning members of the organization who give of themselves selflessly. There is no other organization that represents the interests of our patients, our practitioners, and the lay public to this remarkable degree. I am grateful to be given a chance to shape advocacy and practice.”  Geetha Jayaram, Area 3 Trustee

“Meeting leaders in the field and engaging in discussions about the future of psychiatry was particularly inspiring. These interactions provided me with valuable insights and a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities within our profession. Additionally, this experience allowed me to reflect on my own identity and long-term interests within the profession. Overall, it was a profound experience that has greatly influenced my perspective and career path.”  German Velez, Immediate Past RFMT

“It was an amazing opportunity to get to know psychiatrists from a variety of backgrounds, ages, geographic areas, and practice settings. It helped me understand the issues we are facing as psychiatrists and think about the best policy and advocacy agenda to advance our profession and the patients we serve. It helped me have a finger on the pulse of what’s happening in our field.”  Richard F. Summers, MD, Immediate Past Treasurer

Learn how to get involved with the American Psychiatric Association and help build the future of psychiatric care.