Membership

Membership in the APPA is by nomination and election. However, it is perfectly acceptable for someone interested in becoming a member to initiate the process. There are two categories of regular membership defined in the APPA constitution:

Fellows
Fellows are individuals living in and outside of the United States who have made important, original, and independent contributions to knowledge of psychopathology.

In order to be considered, candidates must be nominated by two current members or fellows.  Each sends a letter of nomination along with one copy of the candidate's current curriculum vitae to the  Membership Chairperson, Dr. Michael Lyons.  These materials must be in Dr. Lyons' office by February 1st of each year to be considered for the annual meeting that year.  The APPA Council reviews and approves the list of candidates.  Then, the approved roster is presented to all fellows/members attending the annual meeting for final vote.  The membership term begins at the end of the annual meeting at which an individual's nomination was voted upon, and continues through the next year's annual meeting. After membership is approved, a new member may register for the next year's annual meeting as a member.

Those interested in being a part of the APPA can initiate this process on their own behalf by contacting two colleagues who are current members/fellows in good standing and asking them to nominate.  The Secretary notifies all newly elected members within a few weeks of the annual meeting. They must also pay dues. Other membership categories include:

Corresponding members. Individuals from outside North America who have made important, original, and independent contributions to knowledge of psychopathology. Alternatively, they may become corresponding members. An active fellow or member who does not attend three successive meetings will also become a corresponding member. Corresponding members shall pay dues and receive information about Association activities, but may not vote on Association business.

Life fellows/members are active fellows or members of at least fifteen years' duration who, upon retirement from professional activities, may choose to request this category. They shall continue to receive information about association activities. They may continue to nominate other members and vote on association business. They can continue to provide financial support to the association using the contribution opportunities.

Honorary members may be individuals who are internationally distinguished contributors to knowledge of psychopathology.

Student members may be current graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents-in-training living in and outside of the United States. To be nominated for student membership, an adviser or member of APPA would need to write a letter on behalf of the student. Individuals who wish to become student members may register for the current year's annual meeting as a student member and should provide documentation of his or her student status at the time of registration.

Member in good standing: In order to remain in good standing, members must attend at least one annual meeting every three years for United States residents and at least every sixth year for non-US residents and pay annual dues.

The annual membership fee for Fellows, Members and Corresponding Members is $100.

The annual membership fee for Student Members and Life Members/Fellows is $50.

For further information, please contact Dr. Michael Lyons.

Current members: To update your membership information, please contact Catina Callahan O'Leary.