Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association

The Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association (GPPA) is a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). When you join APA as a Georgia resident, you automatically become a member of GPPA, and will receive all the benefits and opportunities available.

Why join the American Psychiatric Association?

The American Psychiatric Association - with more than 35,000 members - is the voice of psychiatry for your patients and our profession. Offering advocacy, information, support, and educational opportunities, the APA can help you serve your patients and enhance your career.

APA brings psychiatric practice, education, and research together under one big tent - a tent that encompasses psychiatrists at all levels of practice, from members-in-training through senior-level psychiatrists.

Why Join APA? (FAQs): http://www.psych.org/join_apa/mb/nonmemberfaqs.cfm
Benefits At-a-Glance: http://www.psych.org/join_apa/mb/membershipbenefitsoverview04232007.pdf
Members-in-Training: http://www.psych.org/join_apa/mb/mitbenefits.cfm
Medical Students: http://www.psych.org/join_apa/mb/medicalstudentbenefits.cfm

What benefits does the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association offer?

As a GPPA member, you will enjoy a wealth of benefits that help continue your professional development and keep you informed of current issues in Psychiatry and mental health in Georgia. In addition to the member benefits that APA provides, GPPA offers state-specific activities and communications – we care about what’s important to YOU!

Semi-annual continuing education meetings

GPPA is currently the only district branch that offers 20 CME credits per year

Representation in the state regulatory and legislative arenas
Valuable leadership opportunities
Regular member newsletter and communications
Networking opportunities with colleagues

What special benefits are available for psychiatric residents?

Members-in-Training enjoy fee-waived registration to semi-annual CME meetings
A representative from each Georgia residency program serves on the Board of Trustees
Housing scholarships available for the Summer CME meeting
Practice Management Seminars for residents

How Do I Apply for Membership?

Regardless of your psychiatric career or training level, APA offers a membership category and dues structure that’s right for you. New members may apply as a General Member, Member-in-Training, or Medical Student – depending on your career level.

If you have questions about joining the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association, please contact Laura Faye at (404) 298-7100.

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Member-in-Training:

Medical Student: