are connected and supported
through a nationwide network of new and experienced
psychiatric administrators.
receive training through
AAPA-sponsored lectures, workshops, and courses explicitly
designed for psychiatric administrators.
promote achievement in
psychiatric administration and awareness through AAPA-sponsored
awards.
support continuing education
and reward excellence in psychiatric administration by
co-sponsoring lectures and awards with the APA Committee
on Psychiatric Administration and Management.
develop skills through AAPA-sponsored
workshops and programs annually at the APA Meetings and
the Institutes of Psychiatric Services.
advocate for improved mental
health care delivery by addressing leadership and
management issues.
exchange
valuable information through the quarterly
Psychiatrist Administrator, the official publication
of the American Association of Psychiatric Administrators.
benefit from the knowledge
and experience of expert members and guest speakers at the
AAPA luncheon held during the APA’s annual meeting.
assist with the preparation
of psychiatrists for the APA Certification Examination in
Psychiatric Administration and Management.
create a forum to discuss
issues and to convey matters of interest to the community
regarding mental health care delivery.
address issues relevant to
the education of psychiatry residents in the theory and
practice of administration.
