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Based on the book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,” the recent movie portrays the complicated tête-à-tête between Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley and Hermann Goering, Hitler’s second in command, during the Nuremberg trials.
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Join your colleagues in San Francisco from May 16-20 for four-and-a-half days of learning and engagement at APA’s 2026 Annual Meeting, themed “Empowering the Psychiatric Workforce: Taking Control of Our Practices One Step at a Time.” Opening rates are available through December 17.
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Join APA on January 6, 1 p.m. ET for a webinar on the new and revised billing codes in 2026 relevant to psychiatry. The webinar will also explore key considerations to help participants craft notes that effectively communicate critical information to third-party readers, enhance patient care, and support telehealth billing requirements.
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The DSM Steering Committee is requesting feedback on proposed corrections to the severity specifiers for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder to emphasize the importance of symptom levels, functional impairment, and medical complications. Public comment is available through January 8, 2026.
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This holiday season, give yourself a gift by continuing your APA membership. Whether you’re an early-career psychiatrist or a seasoned veteran, APA offers numerous benefits designed to support your professional growth.
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Psychiatric Services’ Early-Career Advisory Group (ECAG) gives younger mental health professionals a chance to engage in editorial activities while ensuring that the journal is informed by the perspectives of those just starting their careers. Interested in applying for a three-year term? Submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter to editor Lisa B. Dixon, M.D., M.P.H., at psjournal@psych.org (subject line: ECAG search) by December 15.
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Psychiatric News is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable contributor to serve as our “AI + Digital Health” section editor, curating next-generation content in this rapidly evolving field for our readers. If interested, send a CV, a letter describing your vision for the section, and detailed proposals for three potential articles to editor@psych.org by January 31, 2026.
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APA JobCentral is the career hub for psychiatry. Post a resume, set up job alerts, and find positions tailored just for you. Explore jobs by location, specialty, and keyword.
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