APA has seven M/UR Caucuses open to all members who are interested in topics concerning psychiatrists or patients belonging to APA-recognized minority and underrepresented groups. Each M/UR Caucus elects their leadership. View the list of current M/UR caucuses and learn about the important work they do here.

The 2025 nominations and elections are scheduled to take place in May through June 2025.

APA members must officially register as a voting member in their desired caucus by May 1, 2025 to be eligible to participate in the upcoming elections. Membership in a caucus is free. A member may enroll in more than one M/UR caucus but may vote and/or hold elected office in only one. Register/Join a caucus by visiting your member profile here.

Accepting Nominations for the 2025 APA Assembly M/UR Caucus Elections

The following APA Assembly Minority/Underrepresented Caucuses are seeking candidates for leadership positions:

• Caucus of Black Psychiatrists
  • President
  • Assembly Representative
  • Assembly Deputy Representative 
  • Secretary
• Caucus of International Medical Graduate Psychiatrists
  • President
  • Assembly Representative
  • Assembly Deputy Representative 

Eligible candidates must officially select one caucus in which they want to run for office or vote by May 1.

Nominations and Elections Processes

Details on the nominations process and election process will be provided to caucus members who register as a voting member by May 1, 2025 through their official APA member profile. For more information about APA M/UR Caucuses, please contact [email protected].