Nominations Sought

APA and the American Association of Psychiatric Administrators are seeking nominations for their jointly sponsored Administrative Psychiatry Award.

The award is conferred on a psychiatrist who has demonstrated extraordinary competence in psychiatric administration over a substantial period and has achieved a national reputation in this area. In addition, he or she must have directed a comprehensive program for the care of patients with mental illness and have contributed significantly to the field of psychiatric administration through activities such as teaching and research. Membership in APA and board certification are additional requirements.

Nominations, which may be made by any interested individual, must include a letter stating why the candidate should be given consideration and the nominee's curriculum vitae. The recipient will present a lecture at APA's 2008 annual meeting.

The deadline for nominations is August 16. Materials should be sent to Chair, Committee on Psychiatric Administration and Management, APA Division of Education, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825, Arlington, Va. 22209-3091.

More information is available by contacting Crystal Garner at [email protected].▪