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Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society

a District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association

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Welcome to PaPS

The Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society, a District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association, represents and serves the profession of psychiatry in Pennsylvania. A non-profit professional association, its 1500 members are physicians practicing the medical specialty of psychiatry. The Society addresses a wide spectrum of issues affecting psychiatrists and persons receiving psychiatric services. It also addresses general medical and mental health issues.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society is to fully represent Pennsylvania Psychiatrists in advocating for their profession and their patients, and to assure access to psychiatric services of high quality, through activities in education, shaping of legislation and upholding ethical standards.

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Conference Speakers
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About KPF 2026

Keystone Psychiatric Forum: Inspiring the Next Era of Psychiatry

The first PaPS statewide multi-day educational conference will be held at the Kalahari Conference Center, October 9-11.

Don’t miss out! Join your colleagues, peers, and PaPS members for an exceptional line-up of speakers and topics. The two-day conference will offer up to 10.5 CME/CE credit hours. This is a licensure renewal year so take advantage of this opportunity to earn your CME hours. See attached agenda for detailed information. The conference will include a poster competition, exhibit hall, a Psychiatric Times Peer Exchange Live session Friday evening, and a “Women in Psychiatry” Networking Reception on Saturday evening.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and advance our profession.

PaPS has secured a block of rooms at the Kalahari at a deep discount rate ($212/night, including 4 passes to Kalahari’s famous indoor waterpark – $200 value). Register for the conference and bring your family to the Kalahari to enjoy all that Kalahari has to offer. Conference hotel room rate is valid for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night stay. PaPS room block releases September 10th.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Poster Competition still open

PaPS invites all trainees and Institutional/Corporation sponsors interested in submitting research to submit their abstracts for the poster competition and exhibition.

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Keystone Psychiatric Forum:
Inspiring the Next Era of Psychiatry

October 9-11, 2026
Click here to see the agenda & more.

Let the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society be your professional resource throughout your career.

Together, we can work to make a difference in the practice of psychiatry and in the lives of the consumers we serve.

Membership

As a member of the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society (PaPS), you are part of a professional community nearly 1,500 strong. You have access to practice resources, Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities, and the combined insight and expertise of diverse psychiatrists of all practice levels from each of the unique regions of Pennsylvania.

Education

Your PaPS membership affords you access to proven and groundbreaking educational events offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. PaPS’ premiere educational event focusing on Patient Safety and Risk Management draws acclaimed faculty and attendance from all levels and backgrounds.

Collegiality

PaPS members receive numerous opportunities throughout the year to network and collaborate with colleagues and counterparts from across the commonwealth.

PaPS comprises six chapters based on geographic locality: Central PA, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Western PA.

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And become a part of a growing community of leaders in Psychiatry

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