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Interest Groups
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Interest Groups

Integrative Medicine

The
APA’s Caucus on Complementary, Alternative & Integrative Medicine is a component of psychiatrists who are interested in the integrative medicine treatment of psychiatric disorders. Integrative medicine is the practice of medicine that combines conventional medical treatments with nonconventional (“alternative” or “complementary”) ones. 

Early Career Psychiatrists

Early Career Psychiatrists (ECP) are general members of the APA who are within their first seven years after training (residency/fellowship). Information about career development.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual

Link to the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists.
Link to more information in the APA Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Caucus

Medical Students

In this section, you will find information about psychiatry as a career choice, educational opportunities and resources in pursuing this specialty. As a medical student, you can join the APA for free. More on benefits for medical students.

Minority & Underrepresented Group Caucuses

APA minority caucuses give minority psychiatrists the opportunity to explore mutual issues and promote needed change. Participation in an APA caucus is free and reserved for APA members from minoirty and underrepresented (MUR) groups.
Learn more

Office of International Activities

The 
Office of International Activities works to strengthen the association's long tradition of collaboration with like-minded organizations devoted to furthering the mission of psychiatry, to support interional participation, and to expand opportunities for international collaboration.

Residents & Members in Training

This Information Gateway for Residents and Fellows includes information on awards and fellowships, opportunities for networking and communicaiton, training and subspecialties, and membership.

Women's Programs


Information on programs that the APA sponsors for its women members and links to additional sources of information.  Learn more