Welcome!

Founded in 1949, the Washington Psychiatric Society (WPS), a 501(c)(6) non-profit association is a professional, non-profit medical specialty organization with 900 psychiatrists. WPS advocates on behalf of members and their patients, provides quality continuing medical education programs, and educates the public on mental health issues.

WPS covers the National Capital Area with regional chapters representing the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties) and Northern Virginia (the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church and Arlington and Fairfax Counties), and is a District Branch of the internationally recognized American Psychiatric Association (APA).

Benefits of Membership

The Washington Psychiatric Society (WPS) is a professional organization in the metropolitan Washington region. Membership provides you with:

Educational Opportunities – WPS offers high quality, affordable CME events throughout the year
Professional Networking – Connecting with peers is important and you have the chance to meet with colleagues through chapter meetings and programs as well as WPS events
Advocacy – WPS works with APA to provide strong legislative and public policy advocacy
Resource Center – the online resource center is available 24/7 on a wide range of topics as well as the event calendar
WPS e-News – A monthly online publication contains news, information, links to classified ads, our sponsors and much more
Online Membership Directory
Communication – Communication channels are open and work both ways through our Member Listserv
Leadership – Get engaged in organized psychiatry by volunteering for a WPS committee or even consider serving on the board of directors
Member Services - We provide quality member support with a timely response to all inquiries
Career, Leadership, Mentorship Program