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.