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

Members
Members are individuals living in and outside of the United States who have made important contributions to knowledge of psychopathology, but not to the extent required for fellows.

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.  The approved roster is presented to the fellows/members attending the annual meeting for final vote. 

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-- individuals who are internationally distinguished contributors to knowledge of psychopathology. 

Student members-- 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.

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. 

Yearly dues
Membership type	Yearly Dues
Fellows, Members, Corresponding members	$100
Life and Student members	$50

For further information, please contact Dr. Michael Lyons.

Current members: To update your membership information, please contact Catina Callahan at: callahanc@epi.wustl.edu.

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