APAP Membership Levels – Psychiatric PA Membership

Membership Levels Overview

APAP welcomes individuals at different stages of training and practice who are interested in psychiatry and behavioral health. Membership levels are designed to support practicing PAs, PA students, and partners who want to connect with this growing specialty community.

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Professional Membership

For any practicing PA or PA associate who wants community, education, and support around mental health and psychiatry.

Student Membership

For PA students exploring psychiatry and looking for mentorship, resources, and real-world insight into mental health care.

Professional Membership (For Active PAs) - $100 per year

Who Professional Membership Is For:

Professional Membership is for practicing physician associates/assistants with an interest or role in psychiatry, behavioral health, addiction medicine, or related fields. This category is ideal for PAs providing mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, primary care, or integrated behavioral health settings.

What Professional Members Gain:

Professional Members can engage with peers, access psychiatry-focused resources, and stay informed about clinical updates, advocacy, and career opportunities in mental health. They also have opportunities to support the continued growth and visibility of PAs in psychiatry through participation in APAP initiatives and activities.

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Student Membership - $50 per year

Who Student Membership Is For:

Student Membership is for PA students who are interested in learning more about psychiatry and exploring future career opportunities in mental health and behavioral health practice. This level is well suited for students considering a psychiatry-focused path or looking to build stronger mental health skills for any area of practice.

What Student Members Gain:

Student Members can connect with psychiatric PAs, learn about training pathways and certification options, and explore educational resources that support their learning and career planning. Membership offers early exposure to the specialty, mentorship opportunities, and insight into real-world psychiatric and behavioral health practice.

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Find the Membership Level That Fits You

Whether you are a practicing PA, a PA associate, or a PA student, there is a place for you in APAP’s growing psychiatry and behavioral health community. Choose the membership level that best matches your stage of training or practice, and take the next step toward connection, education, and advocacy in mental health care.