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Medical Students

Are you a student interested in psychiatry? Becoming a psychiatrist can be a rewarding and fulfilling medical profession.

In this section, you will find information about psychiatry as a career choice, educational opportunities and resources in pursuing this specialty. As a medical student, you can join the APA for free and avail of the following benefits:

• Free registration at APA meetings
• Access to online American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric News
• Medical Student Newsletter published twice a year
• Member discounts to APPI products
• Opportunity to network and be mentored by psychiatry experts
• Join the APA