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MUR Members Share Concerns Through Caucuses

Published Online:1 Jun 2012https://doi.org/10.1176/pn.47.11.psychnews_47_11_25-c

Psychiatrists who identify with any of APA’s recognized minority and underrepresented (MUR) groups are urged to join that group’s caucus. The MUR group caucuses provide a networking opportunity and foster communication among members who share a special interest. Caucuses meet during APA’s annual meeting. There are caucuses for the following groups: American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiians; Asian Americans; blacks; Hispanics; lesbians, gays, and bisexuals; international medical graduates; and women.

Participation in a caucus is a pathway to the following: exploring concerns about professional growth and advancement; identifying, supporting, and electing top-notch MURs for leadership posts; networking with members with shared backgrounds; advocating for minority patient populations; talking about key issues facing APA; initiating mentoring relationships; bringing concerns to APA leadership; and assuming leadership roles in APA.

To join a caucus, go to APA’s Web site at www.psychiatry.org/join-participate , click on “Online Member Profile,” and then log in; proceed to Section 3, question 3F—APA Caucus Membership. More information is available from Alison Bondurant in APA’s Office of Minority and National Affairs at [email protected].