APA President-elect Alan Schatzberg, M.D., invites APA voting members to indicate their interest in serving on APA councils and committees. Members who are willing to share their expertise and make a significant time commitment to serve APA, the field of psychiatry, and patients through component service are asked to submit their names or nominate a colleague for consideration. Schatzberg is looking for APA members who represent the varied demographics of APA's membership and patient populations and who bring the expertise necessary to implement component work.

A list of APA components is posted at<http://archive.psych.org/members/components> in the "Members Corner" section of APA's Web site. If you are interested, or know of other individuals who would be willing to serve, please send the name of the component(s) along with a one-page description of your or the other person's background, experience, and qualifications. These materials may be sent via e-mail to appointments@psych.org. Please send PDF attachments. If you do not have access to e-mail, please mail these letters to Alan Schatzberg, M.D., APA President-elect, c/o Appointments Coordinator, APA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825, Arlington, Va. 22209.