Member Benefits

The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
By far the most prestigious in its field, the monthly Journal is a primary source for the latest research and studies in child and adolescent psychiatry. Members also have access to the complete Journal online archive as well as articles published online ahead of print.

Click here to access the online Journal.

Superior Liability Insurance Program
This benefit alone is worth the cost of membership. Our provider, American Professional Agency, Inc., offers greatly reduced premiums to AACAP members for liability insurance. However, to qualify for these savings, your membership must be current. Low premiums are only available through the AACAP.

Click here to access the AACAP-endorsed Professional Liability Malpractice Insurance Program for Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, for full or part time practice.

AACAP News
This highly informative and topical bi-monthly members-only publication covers a wide variety of issues in child and adolescent psychiatry.

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High-quality CME
AACAP provides targeted CME opportunities with the latest research in child and adolescent psychiatry, including the Annual Meeting, the largest gathering of child and adolescent psychiatrists in the world.

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Meeting Discounts
Each member receives a significant discount when registering for AACAP sponsored meetings.

Discounts on Publications
AACAP publications like the maintenance of certification modules are offered at a discount to members.

Assistance with Maintenance of Certification
AACAP has dedicated staff to help members navigate through the recertification requirements for child and adolescent psychiatry. AACAP's recertification efforts include the maintenance of certification modules, the Lifelong Learning Institute, and future production of performance in practice tools.

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Peer Review Practice Parameters
Participate in the peer review process of the AACAP guidelines designed to assist physicians in providing high-quality assessment and treatment.

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AACAP State and National Advocacy
Covering issues relevant to child and adolescent psychiatry.

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