Southern Psychiatric Association was established in 1935 to provide a forum for
the exchange of original, practical and medical information.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of SPA is to further the study of all subjects
pertaining to the cause, treatment, and prevention of psychiatric disorders; to
promote the interests, maintenance, and the advancement of standards in public
and private hospitals for psychiatric disorders, or out-patient clinics, and
all other agencies concerned with the medical social, and legal aspects of
these disorders; to further psychiatric knowledge in other branches of medicine
and in other sciences and to furnish the public with the proper concept of
psychiatric disease.
MEMBERSHIP:
Presently the SPA limits its membership to 300 members. The SPA
feels that by keeping the membership cap here, the collegial interaction among
the members is greatly enhanced. Active members reside in the states of
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,
Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
Membership in the SPA requires an invitation from a present
member, fellow, or life fellow. An application may be obtained from the
headquarters office at 6501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21204 or
call (410) 938-3403.
DUES
STRUCTURE: Membership dues are based on the calendar year
and are due by January 31st of each year. There are three levels of
memberships:
• Regular
Member $200
• Corresponding Member $25
(non-voting)
• Pending
Member $110
ANNUAL
MEETING: SPA holds an annual scientific assembly each year
in September or early October. The meeting features three half-day educational
sessions, distinguished guest speakers and the most current educational
exhibits. Complementing the Annual Meeting’s education agenda is a full
schedule of social, recreational and spouse programs.
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