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It is also a free benefit to APA members.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/" target="_blank" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary--green"> Learn More <span class="moon-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--blue--light" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h3 class="h5">Psychiatric News</h3> <p><em>Psychiatric News </em>is the primary and most trusted source of information about developments in the field of psychiatry that impact clinical care and professional practice. Subscriptions to the print and online news outlet is free for APA members (<strong>$348 value</strong>).</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/" target="_blank" class="c-btn"> Learn More <span class="moon-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget u-margin-top-lg" > <div class="o-container--may-exist"> <ul class="c-article__listing" data-listing__cols="3"> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--teal" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">Psychiatric Services</h2> <p><cite>Psychiatric Services </cite>is the peer-reviewed journal features research reports on issues related to the delivery of mental health services, especially for people with serious mental illness in community-based treatment programs. APA members received discounted subscriptions (<strong>$43 value</strong>).</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/" target="_blank" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary--teal"> Learn More <span class="moon-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--blue" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">20% Discount with APA Publishing</h2> <p>APA Members received a 20% discount on over 700 books through APA Publishing, including special member pricing for journals and subscriptions.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="https://www.appi.org/" target="_blank" class="c-btn c-btn--primary--navy"> Learn More <span class="moon-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">Online Newsletters</h2> <p>APA Members receive exclusive access to email newsletters, including <em>Psychiatric News</em> Update, APA Advocacy Update, APA Headlines, Integrated Care Newsletter, Psychiatric Practice, and Managed Care.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget u-margin-top-lg" > <div class="o-container--may-exist"> <ul class="c-article__listing" data-listing__cols="2"> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--grey" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">Podcasts</h2> <p>APA Members receive free access to all APA podcasts, including AJP Audio, Psychiatry Unbound, Finding Our Voices, and Psychiatric Services: from Pages to Practice.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="/psychiatrists/education/podcasts" target="_self" class="c-btn c-btn--outline"> Learn More <span class="moon-chevron-right1" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--green" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">Focus: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry</h2> <p><em>Focus</em> is a journal that offers clinical reviews and original research for practicing psychiatrists to keep abreast of significant advances in the field. APA members get a discounted subscription (<strong>$249 value</strong>).</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="https://focus.psychiatryonline.org/" target="_blank" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary--green"> Learn More <span class="moon-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class=" u-margin-top-bottom-lg"> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget u-bg-color--blue--light"> <div class="c-quicklinks c-quicklinks--04"> <header class="c-widget__header u-ta--c"> <h2 class="h3">In-Person and Online Learning</h2> </header> <div class="row u-mb--0"> <div class="col xs12 m6 l3"> <div class="c-quicklink c-quicklink--mini"> <span class="moon-desktop" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">Online CME Learning Modules</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">Free online CME learning modules to advance clinical and professional competencies including self-assessment and performance in practice modules (over $500 value).</p> <a href="/psychiatrists/education/apa-learning-center" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l3"> <div class="c-quicklink c-quicklink--mini"> <span class="moon-calendar-full" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">Members Course of the Month</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">APA members have free access to a monthly on-demand CME course on a popular topic.</p> <a href="/psychiatrists/education/apa-learning-center/members-course-of-the-month" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l3"> <div class="c-quicklink c-quicklink--mini"> <span class="moon-network1" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">APA Annual Meeting</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">Receive discounted registration to hear from experts on emerging trends and research that will impact your practice, participate in powerful conversations, and interact with psychiatrists and mental health advocates from around the world.</p> <a href="/psychiatrists/meetings/annual-meeting" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l3"> <div class="c-quicklink c-quicklink--mini"> <span class="moon-group-work" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">The Mental Health Services Conference</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">APA Members received discounted registration to our fall conference highlighting educational programs and innovations in clinical services designed to ensure equal access to high-quality mental health care for all people.</p> <a href="/psychiatrists/meetings/the-mental-health-services-conference" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget " > <div class="c-widget__header "> <h2 class="h3">Practice Tools</h2> <p>Access the tools and resources you need to thrive in practice.</p> </div> <div class="o-container--may-exist"> <ul class="c-article__listing" data-listing__cols="2"> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--image c-card--bg--white " role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__media"> <img src="/getmedia/60d1c423-e069-4268-83df-d23da08521ba/side-hero-psychiatrist.jpeg?width=703&height=384&ext=.jpeg" alt="Clinical Practice Guidelines" /> </div> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h3 class="h5">Clinical Practice Guidelines</h3> <p>APA practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders and are intended to assist in clinical decision making by presenting systematically developed patient care strategies in a standardized format.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="/psychiatrists/practice/clinical-practice-guidelines" target="_self" class="c-btn c-btn--outline"> Learn More <span class="moon-chevron-right1" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--image c-card--bg--white " role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__media"> <img src="/getmedia/2df2b7b7-2b5b-412f-8aaf-036a2ae6db54/Call-Operator-Answering-Phone.jpg?width=408&height=272&ext=.jpg" alt="Practice Management Helpline" /> </div> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h3 class="h5">Practice Management Helpline</h3> <p>APA's Practice Management Helpline provides one-on-one assistance to APA members on a wide variety of day-to-day practical issues that arise in managing a pratice: reimbursement, contracting with managed care companies, coding, documentation, and more.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="/psychiatrists/practice/practice-management/practice-management-helpline" target="_self" class="c-btn c-btn--outline"> Learn More <span class="moon-chevron-right1" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget u-margin-top-bottom-lg" > <div class="o-container--may-exist"> <ul class="c-article__listing" data-listing__cols="2"> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--image c-card--bg--white " role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__media"> <img src="/getmedia/b5f918d7-eef1-42dd-8be5-01fede88c8b7/Person-on-Computer-Side-Hero.jpg?width=816&height=545&ext=.jpg" alt="Coding Services" /> </div> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">Coding Services</h2> <p>The Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) code set is used to denote the medical and surgical procedures and diagnostic services rendered by clinicians under HIPAA.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="/psychiatrists/practice/practice-management/coding-and-reimbursement" target="_self" class="c-btn c-btn--outline"> Learn More <span class="moon-chevron-right1" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--image c-card--bg--white " role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__media"> <img src="/getmedia/d1e73d62-c3da-4a32-abb6-316b6f10eeca/2019Sep20_2.jpg?width=920&height=613&ext=.jpg" alt="Find a Psychiatrist Database" /> </div> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">Find a Psychiatrist Database</h2> <p>Enroll with APA's Find a Psychiatrist locator that helps patients find and connect with you, and is searchable by geographic region and other criteria.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="http://finder.psychiatry.org/" target="_blank" class="c-btn c-btn--outline"> Learn More <span class="moon-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget " > <div class="o-container--may-exist"> <ul class="c-article__listing" data-listing__cols="2"> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--image c-card--bg--white " role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__media"> <img src="/getmedia/a76ffcbc-b522-4fc8-ac60-06bcd4583b46/medical-records-side-hero.jpg?width=1000&height=545&ext=.jpg" alt="PsychPro: APA's Mental Health Registry" /> </div> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">PsychPro: APA's Mental Health Registry</h2> <p>CMS-certified (2017) Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) that will help ease MACRA payment reporting requirements, avoid payment penalties, help achieve bonuses, and automatically meet MOC Part IV.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="/psychiatrists/research/registry" target="_self" class="c-btn c-btn--outline"> Learn More <span class="moon-chevron-right1" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--image c-card--bg--white " role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__media"> <img src="/getmedia/31eeaba5-aecd-42be-a56e-e27ba6b5632e/Books-in-Library-Side-Hero.png?width=816&height=544&ext=.png" alt="Practice Management" /> </div> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h2 class="h5">Practice Management</h2> <p>Dive into a plethora of resources and information covering practice management, professional interests, and more.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__action"> <a href="/psychiatrists/practice/practice-management" target="_self" class="c-btn c-btn--outline"> Learn More <span class="moon-chevron-right1" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class=" u-margin-top-bottom-lg"> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget u-bg-color--blue--light"> <div class="c-quicklinks c-quicklinks--03"> <header class="c-widget__header u-ta--c"> <h2 class="h3">Networking & Engagement</h2> </header> <div class="row u-mb--0"> <div class="col xs12 m6 l4"> <div class="c-quicklink"> <span class="moon-library2" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">Advocacy</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">APA works with policymakers on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, and at the state level to shape legislation and regulations that advance our profession and promote the highest quality of care for our patients.</p> <a href="/psychiatrists/advocacy" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l4"> <div class="c-quicklink"> <span class="moon-users1" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">APA Caucuses</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">Connect and network with member psychiatrists who share special interests, and bring attention to important or emerging issues in patient care and the practice of psychiatry.</p> <a href="/psychiatrists/awards-leadership-opportunities/leadership-opportunities/join-a-caucus)" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l4"> <div class="c-quicklink"> <span class="moon-search" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">APA JobCentral</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">The leading online career center for psychiatry, where psychiatric professionals go to find the right psychiatry jobs, and where employers go to find highly-qualified psychiatry talent.</p> <a href="/Psychiatrists/JobCentral" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l4"> <div class="c-quicklink"> <span class="moon-share2" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">Listservs & Member Communities</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">Through your APA membership you can build new and lasting connections with specialized communities of your peers.</p> <a href="https://community.psychiatry.org/home" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" target="_blank">Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l4"> <div class="c-quicklink"> <span class="moon-folder-user" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">Online Membership Directory</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">Search and connect with fellow APA members, APA Assembly representatives, APA Component members, District Branches and Administration.</p> <a href="/psychiatrists/search-directories-databases" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col xs12 m6 l4"> <div class="c-quicklink"> <span class="moon-medal-empty" aria-hidden="true"></span> <div class="c-quicklink__detail"> <h3 class="h5">Awards & Leadership Opportunities</h3> <p class="c-wysiwyg">These opportunities are an important way for you to bring your expertise, knowledge, and energy to APA and the field of psychiatry and to take an active role in your Association.</p> <a href="/membership/awards-leadership-opportunities" class="c-btn c-btn--arrow" >Learn More <span class="moon-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget u-margin-top-bottom-lg" > <div class="c-widget__header "> <h2 class="h3">Discounts and Services</h2> <p>APA members receive a myriad of discounts and services through our affinity partnerships.</p> </div> <div class="o-container--may-exist"> <ul class="c-article__listing" data-listing__cols="3"> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--teal" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h3 class="h5">Insurance</h3> <ul> <li>Malpractice insurance program administered by <a href="https://www.americanprofessional.com/covered-professions/psychiatrist-apa-member/" target="_blank">American Professional Agency, Inc.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.member-options.com/apa" target="_blank">Auto and home insurance program through Travelers Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.member-options.com/apa" target="_blank">Nationwide pet insurance</a></li> <li><a href="https://info.ltcrplus.com/web-APA" target="_blank">Long-term care resources</a></li> <li><a href="https://ltcfp.biz/APA/employees/" target="_blank">Long-term care global</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--wine" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h3 class="h5">Travel Savings Center</h3> <ul> <li>Car rental discounts through <a href="https://www.avis.com/en/association/B155111" target="_blank">Avis</a> and <a href="https://www.budget.com/en/association/R584711" target="_blank">Budget</a></li> <li><a href="https://savings.travel/apa/#HotelRentals" target="_blank">Hotel discounts</a></li> <li><a href="https://savings.travel/apa/#GroupTravel" target="_blank">Group travel discounts</a></li> <li><a href="https://tsc.enjoymydeals.com/" target="_blank">Ticketing</a></li> <li><a href="https://tsc.enjoymydeals.com/" target="_blank">Cruises</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="c-card c-card--no-image c-card--bg--white c-card--b--l c-card--b--l--tertiary--green" role="group" aria-label="card"> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__body c-wysiwyg"> <h3 class="h5">Goods and Services</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://officediscounts.org/apa/" target="_blank">Office Depot/Office Max</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.uspharmacycard.com/APA/" target="_blank">Prescription Savings Card</a></li> <li><a href="https://apassoc.constantcontact.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">Constant Contact Email Marketing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lifelock.com/store?promocode=AFFINITY23" target="_blank">LifeLock</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lenovo.com/us/members/en/pc/?groupId=psychiatric" target="_blank">Lenovo</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ups.com/mrd/promodiscount?loc=en_US&promoCd=CE41WIHI9&j=1761992&e=lcoles@psych.org&sfmc_sub=430473009&l=77_HTML&u=74504641&mid=7237680&jb=9" target="_blank">UPS</a></li> <li><a href="https://go.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/1800members" target="_blank">Heartland Payroll and Payment Processing</a></li> <li><a href="https://compliancy-group.com/american-psychiatric-association-hipaa/" target="_blank">The Compliancy Group</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--widget u-margin-top-bottom-lg"> <div class="c-hero-banner slimline u-text-protection--tertiary--grey u-text-protection--full" style="background-image: url('/getmedia/ba5eec39-8eea-497c-bead-8486a8d649c6/Advocate-Protege-Program-Composite.png?width=1600&height=1200&ext=.png');"> <div class="c-hero-content u-ta--c"> <h2>Become a Member Today</h2> <p class="c-wysiwyg">Thank you for your interest in joining the APA – the world's largest psychiatric organization.</p> <div class="c-hero-btns"> <a href="https://my.psychiatry.org/Joinprocess_SkipConditionPage?id=a2DWQ000008vD8w2AE&order=1" target="_blank" class="c-btn c-btn--secondary">Join Today</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div></article></div><div class="o-container"><div class="row u-mb--0"><article class="c-article--main c-col--100 col xs12 u-mb--0"> <div> </div> <div class="c-article__body--h2 c-wysiwyg"> <div class="row u-flex h-hardBottom h-flushBottom" id="dues"> <div class="col xs12 sm12 ml8 centered--m"> <h2 class="h-underline" style="text-align: center; color: #2E5797; font-weight: bold;">APA National Dues Rates for Early Career Psychiatrists</h2> <p>The membership year runs from January 1 – December 31. Dues will be prorated based on membership application acceptance date.</p> <p>Early Career Psychiatrists (ECPs) are General Members of the APA who are within their first seven years after completion of training (ACGME accredited residency/fellowship). Dues are reduced for the first six years of General Membership to ease the financial burdens of early career psychiatrists.</p> <p>Dues rates will be divided by the corresponding number of months for members on a <a href="/membership/scheduled-payment-plan">scheduled payment plan</a>.</p> <div class="c-table--responsive h-hardBottom h-flushBottom"> <table class="c-table c-table--outline c-table--alt-rows"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Member Year</th> <th scope="col">U.S. Member Dues</th> <th scope="col">Canadian Member Dues</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row">General Member (Year 1)</th> <td>$160.00</td> <td>$97.00 USD</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">General Member (Year 2)</th> <td>$224.00</td> <td>$136.00 USD</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">General Member (Year 3)</th> <td>$288.00</td> <td>$175.00 USD</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">General Member (Year 4)</th> <td>$384.00</td> <td>$234.00 USD</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row">General Member (Year 5)</th> <td>$480.00</td> 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