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The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and

The Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatry (SUSP)



There is no such thing as a sole member of APA. When you become a member of the American Psychiatric Association, you also become part of a district branch Dual membership as a requirement of maintaining APA membership. Joint APA and district branch membership makes for stronger representation and promotion of the profession. The district branch offers more personal interaction and deals with issues on the state level. The district branch and the APA work together to bring you information, educate the public and provide development opportunities. Get involved with the Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatry (SUSP) district branch, the only branch for military service members to join.


The SUSP branch is created specifically for members in the military, who may move frequently, and even live outside the country. If you are currently serving, you may choose to join the Uniformed Services branch, or you may choose to be a member of the district branch where you are living. If you join the branch where you live, you will be required to transfer your branch membership each time you move. When you are no longer in active service, you will need to transfer to the branch where you live or work.

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Membership Eligibility
Membership Eligibility
  • Current American Psychiatric Association membership
  • Active duty psychiatrists in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Public Health Service
  • For Guard and Reserve, please contact us for more information.
  • Retired psychiatrists from the above components.
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Benefits of Membership
Benefits of Membership

All APA membership benefits plus:


  • Network with military psychiatrists worldwide
  • Avoid the hassle of changing APA districts with each PCS
  • Free access to SUSP Quarterly
  • Relevant additions to the APA annual meeting, education, business meeting, and social reception
  • Members-in-Training with original research can compete for the Al Glass Award