Find Your Voice In APA

Are you looking for a forum to share your experiences and concerns? Thinking about changing your practice setting? Do you want to talk with other psychiatrists who work in similar practice settings? The APA caucus program was designed for you.

The special caucus program highlights topics important to psychiatrists treating persons with mental retardation/developmental disabilities, persons with eating disorders, and psychiatrists working in rural settings, state hospitals, the VA, or the criminal justice system. Each program is designed to be an open forum to which you can bring your questions, comments, complaints, or kudos and engage in a meaningful conversation with colleagues experiencing similar issues. Some programs may feature guest speakers and topical presentations.

The following caucuses will meet during the upcoming APA Institute on Psychiatric Services in Atlanta.

Thursday, October 7

1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.

Caucus for Psychiatrists Treating Persons With Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Mark J. Hauser, M.D., Chair

Friday, October 8

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Caucus of State Hospital Psychiatrists Yadollah Jabbarpour, M.D., and Beatrice Kovasznay, M.D., Co-Chairs

Saturday, October 9

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Caucus of Rural Psychiatrists Satya Chandragiri, M.D., Chair

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Caucus for Psychiatrists Treating Persons With Eating Disorders Barton Blinder, M.D., Chair

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Caucus for Psychiatrists Practicing in Criminal Justice Settings Henry Weinstein, M.D., Chair