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Kamalika Roy, M.D., M.C.R.
Read the candidate bios for the open offices in this year's APA National Election.
Distinguished Fellow of the APA
Take the next step in your psychiatric career and become a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
International Fellow of the APA
International Fellow status is an honor that reflects your dedication to the work of the APA and signifies your allegiance to the psychiatric profession.
Council on Geriatric Psychiatry
The Council on Geriatric Psychiatry focuses on the special mental health needs of older adults.
Future Leaders in Psychiatry Program (FLIPP)
The Future Leaders in Psychiatry Program (FLIPP) aims to expose students to the field of psychiatry while offering mentorship from some of the world’s leading psychiatrists.
International Resident-Fellows
Learn about benefits and become an International Resident-Fellow Member of APA.
The Opioid Crisis: Impact, Challenges, and Paths to Recovery
Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, illegal drugs like heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. These substances bind to opioid receptors in the brain, producing pain relief and euphoria. Prolonged use can lead to tolerance, dependence, and addiction, characteristic of opioid use disorder (OUD). Fentanyl, due to its potency, has played a particularly lethal role in the opioid crisis.