APA’s minority fellows are featured in the following sessions at APA’s 2012 annual meeting in Philadelphia:

SUNDAY, MAY 6

7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

National Minority Mentors Network Orientation Breakfast

Franklin 10, Level 4, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

TUESDAY, MAY 8

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Fellows Special Session: Advocating for Health Care in Minority Communities

Grand Ballroom Salon B, Level 5, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Poster Session: Minority Fellows’ Evening of Excellence

Room 309, Level 3, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Workshop: The Challenges and Rewards of Building Resiliency in Minority and Underrepresented Psychiatry Trainees

Chair: Ashley Miller, M.D. Participants: Janet Tsang, M.D., Keith Hermanstyne, M.D., Faith Rowland, M.D., Tichianaa Amah, M.D., Ifeanyi Izediuno, M.D., Carissa Cabán-Alemán, M.D., Nevine Ali, M.D., Kimberly Gordon, M.D., Rupinder Legha, M.D., Nubia Lluberes Ricon, M.D., Beverly Du, M.D., Trimaine Brinkley, M.D., Sarah Bougary, M.D., Nicole del Castillo, M.D., Kia Jones, M.D., Shana Gage, M.D., and Mardoche Sidor, M.D.

Room 110B, Level 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Workshop: Barriers to Seeking Treatment Among Geriatric Minority Populations With Mental Illness: Examining Cultural Views Contributing to Disparities

Chair: Deina Nemiary, M.D. Participants: Nicole Zuber, M.D., Nicole Christian, M.D., Kimberly Gordon, M.D., Sarah Bougary, M.D., Mardoche Sidor, M.D., Dorly Nerval, M.D., Steve Starks, M.D., Anton Bland, M.D., and former fellow Ranjan Avasthi, M.D.

Room 104A, Level 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center