Medical Students
Thank you for your interest in the medical student section (MSS) of the Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS). We were founded in 2021 by a group of medical students, from various Illinois medical schools, who wanted to develop a network of local medical students interested in pursuing psychiatry. This grants us the benefit of fellowship, networking, and mentorship from the general IPS composed of practicing psychiatrists, as well as the Resident-Fellow group who are currently pursuing their psychiatry training.
What is a Medical Student Member?
Medical students enrolled in a school of medicine, in the U.S. or internationally, including osteopathic medicine are eligible to join the APA as a Medical Student Member.
Medical Student Membership with IPS gives access to:
IPS Mentorship Programs (receive personalized/individualized mentorship from resident members.)
FREE educational events such as our virtual series, advocacy events.
DISCOUNTED access to annual meeting and other events
FREE access to our annual rooftop social (meet other young psychiatric professionals who are early on in their career in psychiatry - network, socialize, and enjoy free food and drinks!)
FREE access to medical student committee sessions - informal discussions with other medical students interested in psychiatry throughout the state of Illinois and also with experienced attendings of different practice settings, sub-specialties, areas of interest, etc.
Networking opportunities with other trainees and attending psychiatrists throughout Illinois
Access to multiple specialty committees (view HERE) within IPS - ways to get involved, network, or learn about other subspecialties/areas of interest (ex: health equity and anti-racism, child and adolescent psychiatry, and more!)
FREE
Membership?
Did you know that
Medical Students receive
membership with the
APA/IPS for FREE?
Join the Medical
Student Committee
The Illinois Psychiatry Society Medical Student Committee is a collection of enthusiastic and driven medical students from all medical schools throughout Illinois. Our goal is to foster an environment that supports better patient care, establishes relationships that will benefit the way psychiatry in Illinois will be practiced for years to come and a chance to make an impact on our community from an early start.
When & Where: Zoom Calls that are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise specified.) Meetings are usually 60-90 minutes.
How to join: Email mengelbrecht@ilpsych.org to join the Medical Student Committee listserv or fill out the listserv form below and receive monthly updates from our committee chair on medical student opportunities.
*In order to attend the Medical Student Committee, you MUST attend an Illinois-based school AND be a member of the American Psychiatric Association.
MENTORING PROGRAM
In early 2021, IPS developed a mentorship program for resident, fellow and ECP members to engage in a personalized program with attending mentors for career guidance or even general life advice. In 2022, in a joint effort with the newly formed IPS Medical Student committee, IPS launched a new mentorship program to allow resident/fellow members to serve as mentors for medical students.
Mentoring Program Testimonials:
“This mentorship program has been invaluable and is such a unique offering. Thoughtful mentorship, especially for early career psychiatrists at pivotal, early stages of their career, can be life-changing -- it has been for me. ~ECP Mentee
"Very rewarding experience. I have enjoyed
the opportunity to meet with and engage with my resident. My resident is engaged,
productive, and interested"
~Attending Mentor
"This has been a great program and I’ve learned quite a bit from my mentor. I hope this pilot program continues."
~Resident Mentee
Illinois Medical Schools:
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Midwestern Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School for Medicine
Interested in Applying for
Psychiatric Residency in Illinois?
Visit the IPS Resident Page for a list of Illinois programs and other resident specific information as well as the APA’s Guide to Applying for Psychiatric Residency.