About Us
The Alberta Psychiatric Association is the not-for-profit professional organization that represents the Psychiatrists of Alberta. The Alberta Psychiatric Association has stood for more than fifty years as an advocate for its psychiatrist members, providing leadership and support for their role in the provision of quality mental health care in Alberta by promoting effective professional relationships and influencing health policy and clinical practice.
Partnered with the Canadian Psychiatric Association
The Alberta Psychiatric Association has close ties to the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) and its committee structure mirrors that of the federal body addressing Science and Research, Psychiatric Education, Standards of Practice and Economics.
Partnered with the Alberta Medical Association
The Alberta Psychiatric Association allies with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), sharing executive membership with the Sections of General Psychiatry (SGP) and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (SCAP) through which it elects members to the Representative Forum and works to achieve equitable fees and schedule of medical benefits.
An important section function is to represent psychiatrists during fees and benefits negotiations that establish the Alberta Health Care Schedule of Medical Benefits.
The SGP elects two psychiatrists to the AMA Representative Forum (RF). From the RF, they become delegates to the AMA governing body by election to the AMA Board of Directors.
The SGP holds its Executive and Annual General Meetings in conjunction with, but separate from, the Alberta Psychiatric Association. It operates under separate bylaws which it shares with other AMA Sections.
The Scientific Program of the Annual General Meeting – the APA Scientific Conference - held annually in March is regarded for its excellence as an educational and social event. The Alberta Psychiatric Association Foundation, an accredited charity, raises money for education and research.
Membership
All members of the Section of General Psychiatry are members of the Alberta Psychiatric Association, as well as the APA Foundation. Dues for 2024-2025 are as follows:
Active - $275
Associates - $125
Resident - $15
Membership dues can can be paid along with AMA dues. Should a member of the Section of General Psychiatry NOT wish to be a member of the Alberta Psychiatric Association, or conversely, should someone wish to become a member of the Alberta Psychiatric Association and not be a member of the Section of General Psychatry, please contact info@albertapsych.org.