Membership
The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS) is the professional society in the state of Illinois that focuses exclusively on the needs of physicians who specialize in psychiatry. IPS addresses all aspects of psychiatric care and includes public, academic and private practice psychiatrists, as well as psychiatric residents. IPS is the Illinois district branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA.)
Why Belonging as a Member of Your Professional Organization is Important
IPS maintains a strong voice in the Illinois Legislature and state regulatory agencies - advocating for the profession and our patients
IPS provides representation of psychiatry at the Illinois State Medical Association.
IPS participates and provides leadership in coalitions with other mental health professionals, patient, and family groups in advocating for access to quality care, and ending stigma and discrimination against patients and psychiatric treatments.
IPS provides education about psychiatric disorders by working with the news media and disseminating information to patients/consumers, family members, and the general public.
IPS offers quality educational and networking programs.
IPS represents Illinois psychiatrists in matters before the American Psychiatric Association.
IPS provides members with the opportunity to have input and participation through committees and task forces.
IPS is your advocate and your representative in these challenging times. Without a strong and unified organization, who else will advocate for the interests of psychiatry?
Membership Categories
General Members
(GM) are practicing psychiatrists who have completed an acceptable residency training program in psychiatry, and hold either a valid license to practice medicine or an academic, research or governmental position that does not require licensure.
APA benefits and services for General Members
APA benefits and services for Early Career Psychiatrists
Resident-Fellow Members
(RFM) are physicians who have been accepted into a psychiatric residency training program that is approved by the ACGME, RCPS(C), or AOA and remain enrolled therein.
Distinguished Fellow Members
(DF) are general members who have been awarded with the national honor by APA. They have made and continue to make significant contributions to the profession and community. DF members must be members for at least 8 consecutive years.
Fellow Members
(FE) are general members who have been awarded nationally by APA. Members who need to meet the less stringent criteria than Distinguished Fellowship must be a member for at least 5 consecutive years.
Life Members
(LM) are determined by a combination of age, years of membership and contributions to the psychiatric profession.
