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APA Insider Sessions

with APA's Board of Trustees and CEO & Medical Director Dr. Marketa Wills

Stay Informed & Engaged with APA Insider Sessions

All APA members are invited to join your APA leadership for a new series of bi-monthly, half-hour Zoom webinars as we provide an overview of how your APA functions; communicate ongoing updates about APA’s roadmap; and share progress against key goals.

This new forum aims to foster transparency and clarity for members about APA’s organizational direction as we respond to the rapid changes in practice and society impacting our patients and profession. These sessions will also feature dialogue and feedback collection through Q&A and pulse polls on emerging topics.


A Vision for Psychiatry's Future: Developing APA's New Strategic Plan

  •  Thursday, May 8
  •  6:00 p.m. ET

Is psychiatry prepared for the next era of health care transformation?

The American Psychiatric Association is launching a comprehensive strategic planning process – and your voice is essential to its success.

Join APA's CEO & Medical Director and members of the Board of Trustees for an engaging discussion about how we're charting the course for psychiatry's future in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This session will cover:

  • The driving forces reshaping psychiatric practice and patient care–from technological advancements to the evolving practice & policy landscape
  • How the strategic plan will address the real-world challenges you face in your practice and that patients face in accessing safe, high-quality mental health care
  • Why this opportunity requires input from psychiatrists at all career stages
  • How you can engage with this effort and provide your feedback

Don't miss this chance to help shape the future of your profession. Join your colleagues and APA leadership for this interactive session with live Q&A. Your insights will ensure our strategic direction represents the needs of both our patients & professional community–today and into the future.

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Access Members-Only Recordings of Past Webinars

APA Members get free access to recordings of our new APA Insider Sessions, keeping you informed about APA’s efforts, organizational direction, and key initiatives that impact your practice and the broader field of psychiatry.


Jan. 7, 2025

APA Insider Sessions: Why APA Leadership Elections Matter

APA's President, CEO & Medical Director, and the Chair and members of the Elections Committee will discuss how board decisions directly impact our profession, practice, patients, and professional growth. The stakes are high. APA’s election needs your participation to ensure your priorities are represented. Join us to learn why your vote is crucial and how to use it wisely.

Nov. 7, 2024

APA Insider Sessions: Area Trustees

  • Share insights on the role of Area Trustees and how members can connect with their Trustee
  • Discuss how the Board is thinking about the future of APA and psychiatry
  • Share how members can get involved through Council & Committee participation and how Trustee nominations work.

Aug. 29, 2024

Insights & Updates from APA's Board of Trustees and new CEO & Medical Director

  • Curious about the direction of APA and how it impacts your practice?
  • Want to understand how APA’s Board of Trustees, Administration and other governance functions work together to represent psychiatry?
  • Want to participate in the conversation as APA looks toward the future of psychiatry?

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