Meetings

Join us for the 2010 Institute on Psychiatric Services meeting in Boston, October 14-17. The meeting offers up to 40 continuing education credits and provides training and support for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals relevant to a clinical setting. Complete the 2010 APA Annual Meeting evaluation and receive a CME certificate.

Malpractice Insurance

The APA has selected American Professional Agency, Inc. as its new provider of malpractice insurance. APA, Inc. has a reputation as a leading national provider of mental health professional liability insurance. See how our new plan compares to the previous program, and read more in a letter from our medical director.

Online Bookstore

The new www.appi.org offers: Special Discounts for American Psychiatric Association Members and Members-in-Training, Detailed descriptions on more than 700 titles + subscription products, Fast and easy navigation, Enhanced search engine, MY ACCOUNT history with order and tracking information. Visit Today!

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.

Make Your Voice Heard to Congress on SGR

On May 28, Congress adjourned for recess without preventing the drastic 21% cut in Medicare physician payment that took effect June 1. The Senate is expected to vote on the SGR fix this week. Call your Senators urging them to block the cut. For the full update and action alert.

Member Feedback

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