Membership
The Alaska Psychiatric Association (AkPA) is a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association,a medical specialty society representing more than 35,000 physician leaders in mental health. AkPA's mission is to continuously improve the ability of its members to provide quality psychiatric services to individuals and families in need. The Association also strives to promote the welfare of all those with mental illness and to foster the medically based principles of psychiatry.
By becoming a member of AkPA, you extend the benefit of your APA membership to include valuable local networking, advocacy and educational offerings, as well as information and resources specific to the Alaska psychiatric community via our website.
Because of members like you, our District Branch (71, in APA Area 7) has experienced growth and progress, and is poised to continue to build on that success to make our organization the best it's ever been.
Benefits of AkPA Membership
AkPA offers many valuable benefits including:
- Learning - Earn CME to maintain medical licensure at our high quality, affordable CME events throughout the year.
- Networking -Build professional and personal relationships with colleagues, and have a valuable peer network to turn to with questions and to share experiences and expertise.
- Advocacy - Ensure psychiatry has a "seat and voice at the table," working to guide policies that govern daily practice, the delivery of healthcare in Alaska, and the rights of our patients.
- News and Resources - The AkPA website, newsletters, email updates and local events help you stay updated on the latest AkPA, APA and other valuable information and resources. The AkPA website features an ever-expanding list of resources, advocacy updates, industry news, and other need-to-know information.
- Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities - Develop leadership skills and enhance your professional reputation through volunteering on committees, presenting at events, and other opportunities to give back to the organization while enhancing your own membership value.
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