Membership Advantages

APM Mission Statement
The Academy of Psychosomatic medicine represents psychiatrists dedicated to the advancement of medical science, education, and healthcare for persons with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions and provides national and international leadership in the furtherance of those goals.

APM Vision Statement
The Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine vigorously promotes a global agenda of excellence in clinical care for patients with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions by actively influencing the direction and process of research and public policy and promoting interdisciplinary education.

APM Membership provides:

• A subscription to our journal, Psychosomatics. The Journal of Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry.
  
  
• An annual scientific meeting; publication in the Proceedings for program presenters; and continuing education credit in Category 1. Members save over 25% on annual meeting registration fees.
  
  
• Introduction to and interaction with special interest groups.
  
  
• Opportunities to participate in the Academy's committee structure.
  
  
• A distinguished Fellowship and awards program.
  
  
• The Academy's newsletter.
  
  
• Discounts on publications from American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. (APPI): 10% for print versions, 20% for online versions.

PSYCHOSOMATICS. The Journal of Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry

As a member of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, you'll receive a complimentary subscription to our journal. Published by American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., this renowned journal features peer reviewed articles and original research reports authored by the foremost authorities in the field. Psychosomatics offers a forum for discussion of emerging issues in medical and consultation-liaison psychiatry through its Letters to the Editor and featured perspectives. Psychosomatics is available only to members and paid subscribers. The cost of APM membership, which includes the journal and other benefits, is only slightly higher than the annual subscription rate to Psychosomatics.

APM Scientific Meeting

Once a year, members gather to exchange ideas and explore emerging trends and issues in medical and consultation-liaison psychiatry. The annual meeting of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine offers symposia, lectures, and workshops led by national experts in the field. In addition, peer reviewed papers and scientific posters are integral components of the annual meeting. The scientific research presented is published in a book of abstracts.

All education programs sponsored by the Academy are approved for Category 1 credit.

APM Committee Involvement

The Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine has grown over the years because of the dedication and creativity of its members. Committee members generate and assess programs and services, stimulate interest among members and the general public, and insure the financial soundness of the organization. Committee members have shaped APM's progress and continue to reflect and foster the needs of the practitioner, teacher, and researcher of psychosomatic medicine and consultation-liaison psychiatry.

The Academy has established the following standing committees to examine and implement issues of importance:

For a list of all committees and subcommittees and their current members, see APM Organization.

Annual Awards

The APM presents awards annually to individuals for meritorious contributions to the field or service to the Academy. (For award applications, see APM Awards.)

• THOMAS P. HACKETT AWARD, the Academy's highest honor, presented to an individual for outstanding achievement in psychosomatic medicine.
  
  
• RESEARCH AWARD recognizes a currently active researcher in the field of psychopathology in the medically ill.
  
  
• AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION awarded to individuals for outstanding service to the field on a local or national level.
  
  
• DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD presented to Academy members for invaluable assistance to the organization.
  
  
• DORFMAN JOURNAL PAPER AWARDS for the best articles published annually in the journal.
  
  
• DLIN/FISCHER CLINICAL RESEARCH AWARD for the best paper submitted for presentation at the annual meeting.
  
  
• BEST POSTER and BEST TRAINEE POSTER AWARDS presented at the annual meeting.
  
  
• VISITING CONSULTATION-LIAISON PROFESSORSHIP PROGRAM promotes the understanding and practice of consultation-liaison psychiatry.
  
  
• WEBB FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM fosters the career development and leadership potential of advanced residents and fellows in consultation-liaison psychiatry.
  
  
• ALAN STOUDEMIRE AWARD for innovation and excellence in consultation-liaison education.

Other Publications

Produced twice a year, the Academy Newsletter provides concise information concerning the Academy. In addition, activities of affiliate organizations are reported on, and a meeting calendar is also included.

Originally developed by the Fellowship Task Force of the Consortium for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, the Directory of U.S. Consultation-Liaison Fellowship Programs is revised and distributed annually by the APM.

American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. (APPI), publishers of our journal, Psychosomatics, offers a 10% discount on its other hardcopy publications to APM members. PsychiatryOnline offers electronic versions of APPI books and journals and offers a 20% discount to APM members.

APM Membership Categories

• FULL MEMBER. A psychiatrist who is actively engaged in consultation-liaison psychiatry, medical psychiatry or psychosomatic medicine is eligible to become a Member of the Academy.
  
  
• ASSOCIATE MEMBER. An individual with an advanced degree in a related field who is actively engaged in consultation-liaison psychiatry, medical psychiatry or psychosomatic medicine is eligible to become an Associate Member.
  
  
• FELLOW. A Fellow shall be a Full Member who has made significant contributions to the field of psychosomatic medicine or consultation-liaison psychiatry and who meets additional requirements as set forth by the Fellowship Committee.
  
  
• LIFE MEMBER/FELLOW. Full Members or Fellows may apply for elevation to this status upon meeting certain criteria based on length of membership and age.
  
  
• HONORARY FELLOW. Qualified by reasons of outstanding personal character, meritorious achievement and significant contributions to the field. Bestowed by Council vote.

How to Apply

Complete the Membership Application form and return it with a current curriculum vitae and the appropriate application fee to the Academy office. The two APM members, or the three non-members, that you identify as your sponsors on the application must submit their recommendation to the Academy office on a Sponsor Form. For application details and forms, see How to Join APM.

The application process generally takes eight weeks and, if selected, you will be sent a membership certificate at that time.

For further information or assistance, contact:

Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
5272 River Road, Suite 630
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 718-6520
Fax: (301) 656-0989
E-Mail: apm@apm.org

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