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Distinguished Fellowship status is awarded to outstanding psychiatrists who have made broad and significant contributions to the psychiatric profession and their communities, and is the highest membership honor the American Psychiatric Association bestows upon members. Excellence, not mere competence, is the hallmark of an APA Distinguished Fellow.
APA Board of Trustees has formally approved the following members from TSPP to be elected to the 2025 Class of APA Distinguished Fellows:
If you are considering applying for Distinguished Fellowship status, please review the DFAPA requirements and the District Branch Guide here and then reach out to your Chapter Representative that serves on the TSPP Distinguished Fellowship Committee to discuss your interest. If you don’t have a local chapter representative, contact TSPP via email at TSPP@txpsych.org, and one of our committee members will be designated to serve as your advisor.
TSPP DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE
Generally by mid-February each year, APA will notify TSPP of the opening of the application process and provide access to the APA portal. TSPP will then be able to direct qualified members to the portal to complete their applications online and upload letters of recommendation. TSPP will review all fully completed applications at the Spring Meeting to decide whether or not to nominate the member to APA for Distinguished Fellow status. The APA makes final determination of Approval or Disapproval of the applications the TSPP Distinguished Fellowship Committee and Executive Council approve for nomination. Members not nominated by TSPP or who did not complete the application process are encouraged to continue collaborating with their advisors on strategies and opportunities to enhance future applications.