By being a member, you will have a voice in electing our Executive Committee and in establishing in shaping national mental health policy affecting the welfare of your patient populations and advocacy for health care parity.
The BPA offers discounts for our conferences, continuing medical education opportunities, as well as hotels, office supplies, and much more.
BPA is frequently sought by various local, state, national, and international news media outlets for opinions on varying mental health issues relative to cultural competency and its impact on service delivery and advocacy for our population groups.
All BPA members are automatically subscribed to the BPA Newsletter by email as part of their membership benefits. Members may unsubscribe at any time. The newsletter is also available online free of charge. Members are encouraged to submit articles to enhance their marketability as well as to help them establish their publishing careers
Our Black Psychiatry Directory assists in the identification of Black mental health providers who service African-American and other underserved and underrepresented groups in your area. It is updated regularly, providing a psychiatry referral base as well as opportunities for professional networking.
As a member, you will be added automatically to our growing Listserv as soon as we process your registration. Enjoy real-time fellowship with your psychiatry peers, students, and other professionals in our industry.
A free 30-minute legal consultation re: enrollment or employment disciplinary actions encountered by trainees, employees, or faculty is available to BPA members. This free consultation is provided through BPA’s subscription with LegalZoom, an online legal technology and services company that helps individuals handle legal matters through a network of vetted attorneys.
STATMed Learning is pleased to partner with Black Psychiatrists of America to offer a 15% discount for BPA members. To claim your discount, simply click the button for details and complete the contact form.