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Founded in 1949, the Washington Psychiatric Society (WPS), a 501(c)(6) non-profit association is a professional, non-profit medical specialty organization with 900 psychiatrists. WPS advocates on behalf of members and their patients, provides quality continuing medical education programs, and educates the public on mental health issues. WPS covers the National Capital Area with regional chapters representing the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties) and Northern Virginia (the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church and Arlington and Fairfax Counties), and is a District Branch of the internationally recognized American Psychiatric Association (APA). January 7, 2021- Today the APA issued a statement addressing yesterday’s violence in Washington and offering mental health resources for those who may need it. Please see the full statement here. Browse the WPS February Newsletter!
WPS CLM Anniversary Book 2020 Benefits of MembershipThe Washington Psychiatric Society (WPS) is a professional organization in the metropolitan Washington region. Membership provides you with:
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ATTENTION MEMBERS! RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR PHYSICIANS ************* WPS Statement on Racism and Excessive Police Force ************ An Event of Interest: George Floyd, COVID-19 and America's ConscienceAfrican-American communities nationwide have suffered from institutional racism, lack of access to equitable care, and physical and mental public lynching for 400 years. They are now confronted with three contiguous crises: 1) the opioid epidemic; 2) the COVID-19 pandemic; and 3) the George Floyd incident. Eliot Sorel, MD will be speaking. (This event is over. See VIDEO RECORDING) Our New Magazine: Capital Psychiatry
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WPS Activities & Upcoming Events
2021 WPS CME Program | FREE for Members Click here to registerWPS MAT Waiver Training Event
Click here to registerWPS DC Chapter Meeting Click here to registerEVENTS OF INTEREST Fast & Determined: Israel’s COVID-19 vaccination program
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 7:00 am – 9:00 am (EST) Click HERE for more information and a link to access the program. |