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Executive Director’s Address
The 2026 Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) Spring Conference, “Ancestral Echoes and Neurobiological Resilience: Confronting Historical Trauma to Advance Black Mental Health,” held March 26–29, 2026, in New Orleans, was an outstanding success. The meeting brought together a dynamic and diverse group…. read more
President’s Address
As I step into my role as President of the Black Psychiatrists of America this past November, after serving as President-Elect from 2023 to 2025, I am filled with both gratitude and excitement. It brings me great joy to continue BPA’s long-standing tradition of hosting two national conferences each year. Our spring meeting, held annually on the third Friday in March, follows closely after Match Day and is intentionally geared… read more
Black Psychiatrists of Greater Houston Meeting
My trainees and I were honored to spend the evening with Rahn Bailey, MD, FAPA, ACP — APA President-Elect and President of the Black Psychiatrists of America — along with Executive Director Dr. Napoleon Higgins Jr. and other distinguished Black psychiatrists from the Greater Houston area at the BLACK PSYCHIATRISTS… read more
A New Chapter in Student Wellness: Dr. Ja’Nelle Blocker Joins Howard’s Spiritual Health and Wellness Center
Dr. Ja’Nelle Blocker, M.D., ABOIM recently joined the Howard University College of Medicine’s Spiritual Health and Wellness Center as its first clinical psychiatrist dedicated to serving medical students. In this pioneering role, Dr. Blocker will provide part-time acute care services, including crisis management and initial… read more
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Altha Stewart Honored with RCP Honorary Fellowship
The Black Psychiatrists of America, Inc (BPA) is incredibly proud to announce that our past president, Dr. Altha Stewart, MD, has been awarded the prestigious Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP). This international distinction is one of the highest honors bestowed by the RCP, recognizing… read more
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Enters a New Era Under Dr. Allison Ford’s Leadership
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry continues to advance its mission of excellence in education, clinical care, and service as the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship moves forward under the leadership of Dr. Allison R. Ford, MD, Interim Program… read more
Dr. Strong Honored for Leadership, Engagement, and Community Partnership
Dr. Sheritta A. Strong, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Engagement at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), was honored as a recipient of the Engagement Legacy Award at the Department of Psychiatry’s Annual New Year’s Awards Ceremony on January 28, 2026. This… read more
We are excited to launch the Mount Sinai-New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Research Fellowship in Public Psychiatry
This dynamic program is dedicated to training the next generation of psychiatrists who are passionate about eliminating mental health disparities. The fellowship will start on July 1, 2026. The two-year program aims to equip Research Equity Fellows to conduct research to develop and test strategies, programs, and… read more
