Mission | History | Policies | Procedures

About

Founded in 1970, the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (AADPRT) works to further the education and professional development of psychiatry educators and program coordinators.

We welcome members to take advantage of our networking, educational offerings, and especially our annual meeting where the best and brightest gather to learn from one another and advance the field of psychiatry.

Endorsed Documents

In the interest of preserving and protecting the field of psychiatric residency training, AADPRT endorses some documents/statements generated by third parties.
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

In the interest of transparency, we're tracking AADPRT’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives in which so many of you have participated.
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To view the Race, Equity, and Inclusion Organizational Assessment, log into your AADPRT account and follow this path: VTO > Work of the Organization > Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Mission

To better meet the nation's mental healthcare needs, the mission of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training is to promote excellence in the education and training of future psychiatrists who are prepared to meet the needs of our patients and communities by fostering a transformative environment that embraces diversity, inclusion, equity and justice.  

History

A Reflection on the History of AADPRT
AADPRT Recognizes 50+ Years of presidents (poster)
Steve Scheiber's Reflections on AADPRT at 40

Bylaws

Approved BYLAWS, April 2025

Nomination/Submission/Selection Processes

Abstracts
Abstract Review Committee
Annual Meeting Program Chair
Committee/Caucus Chairs
member-at-large (steering committee)
 

Policies and Procedures

Privacy Policy
Annual Meeting Participation Policy/Reporting Procedure
Data Collection, Surveys, and ListServ Policy