Spring brings renewal—and an opportunity to move forward together. From national advocacy priorities to exciting milestones here in Pennsylvania, PaPS continues to focus on physician well-being, strong representation, and meaningful connection across our professional community.
Spring brings renewal—and an opportunity to move forward together.
March’s Women’s History Month highlighted the leadership and impact of women in psychiatry across Pennsylvania. Thank you to our members who shared quotes and photographs as we compiled a history of our female president legacy at PaPS.
Nationally, the APA Strategic Plan is underway and reinforcing priorities that closely align with PaPS: physician well-being, effective advocacy, modern engagement, and a strong voice for psychiatry. These goals continue to guide our work across the Commonwealth.
Many of us will gather at the APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco this May, an important opportunity to learn, reconnect, and ensure Pennsylvania psychiatrists are well represented in shaping our profession’s future. I look forward to connecting with members there.
Behind the scenes, a new PaPS website is in development to make it easier to access resources, stay informed, and engage with our work—reflecting our commitment to modernization and accessibility.
Planning also continues for the Keystone Psychiatric Forum (KPF), PaPS’s first statewide conference—designed to bring together clinicians, educators, trainees, and leaders from across Pennsylvania to learn, collaborate, and strengthen our professional community.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support as we build together this spring.
Warmly, Kavita Fischer, MD President, Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society