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

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WPS Activities

ATTENTION MEMBERS!

An Event of Interest: George Floyd, COVID-19 and America's Conscience

African-American communities nationwide have suffered from institutional racism,  lack of access to equitable care, and physical and mental public lynching for 400 years. They are now confronted with three contiguous crises: 1) the opioid epidemic; 2) the COVID-19 pandemic; and 3) the George Floyd incident.  Eliot Sorel, MD will be speaking.

 (This event is over. See VIDEO RECORDING)

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