How to Become A Member

APAHC applications for membership are run through our parent organization, Division 12. You do not need to be a member of Division 12 or even of the American Psychological Association to join APAHC. We do encourage you to take a look at Division 12 as there is much they offer. When you get to the Division 12 site, complete: AMOUNT (60.00 or 15.00 for students), demograhics, go to Section 8 and indicate 60 or 15 in the drop down menu, SKIP USERNAME AND PASSWORD, and complete credit card information. Click Submit. GO TO: >>Division12<<

The annual membership (2013) fee of $60 includes a subscription to the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings (online). Apply and pay for membership online as indicated above, or print and mail our membership form along with a check to:

APAHC
PO Box 1082
Niwot, CO 80544-1082
(do NOT mail in form if you pay online)

Or obtain a form by contacting APAHC Division 12/Section VIII Administrative Director, Lynn Petersen at div12apa@comcast.net.

Who Can Belong?

Any psychologist, psychology predoctoral or postdoctoral trainee having an interest in issues relevant to academic health centers.

APAHC is Section VIII of Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology) in the American Psychological Association.  Membership in APA or Division 12 is not required to join.  APAHC is unique in its focus on inspiring and helping psychologists like you innovate, originate and expand professional opportunities within medical schools, teaching hospitals and academic health centers. Any psychologist, psychology predoctoral or postdoctoral trainee having an interest in issues relevant to academic health centers is welcome.

APAHC is the guild group seeking to promote the equal and collegial role of psychologists with other healthcare professionals.  Your participation in APAHC would provide you access to our members – and allow our members to benefit from your contributions. You can learn more at our website:

Some of What We Offer

• Access to the online copy of Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings.  Recent articles have included:

• Andrew S. Pomerantz, et al., The Challenge of Integrated Care for Mental Health: Leaving the 50 minute hour and Other Sacred Things.

• Harper, R. G., Wager, J. & Chacko, R. C. Psychosocial Factors in Noncompliance During Liver Transplant Selection

• Jennifer S. Funderburk, J.S., Dawn E. Sugarman, D.E.,  Allison K. Labbe, A.K., Amy Rodrigues, A.,  and Stephen A. Maisto, S.A., et al. Behavioral Health Interventions Being Implemented in a VA Primary Care System

• Access to national conferences that are geared to the interests of our members. 

• 2007, The Role of Psychology in Academic Medical Settings: Building on a Tradition of Success.

• 2009, Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges to AHC Programs and Careers

• 2011, Preparing Psychologists for a Rapidly Changing Healhcare Environment. See Highlights of this conference: >>>Click<<<

• Access to the APAHC listserv. Topics have included:

• RVU targets for psychologists

• VA hiring of psychologists as Health Behavior Coordinators for its medical centers

• Hospital privileges

• Access to the APAHC Consultation Program. Recent consultations:

• Salary negotiation

• Securing grants

• Pursuing promotion

• Navigating institution hierarchy

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Current Members:  This form is only for members who have had a change in their membership information since last year.  Download the Membership Update Form and Email to:  div12apa@comcast.net

Download MS Word Document Membership Update Form

If you have difficulty downloading or using this form, you can also request this form from:
APAHC
PO Box 1082
Niwot, CO 80544-1082