UPCOMING EVENTS

May 3-8, 2008
(Washington, DC)
American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting 2008: "Our Voice in Action: Advancing Science, Care and the Profession." For more information, click www.psych.org

Sept 20-25, 2008 (Prague, Czech Republic)
XIV World Congress of Psychiatry.
For more information, click www.wpa-prague2008.cz

October 2-5, 2008
(Chicago, IL)
60th Institute on Psychiatric Services.
For more information, click here

January 2009
(Agra, India)
61st Annual Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society. Contact information pending. For updates, visit e-ips.org/

DR. STOTLAND VISITS ILLINOIS CHAPTER OF IAPA

Dr. Nada Stotland, President of the American Psychiatric Association, attended the Summer 2007 Meeting of the IAPA's Illinois Chapter. She was warmly welcomed to the event by co-hosts Dr. Surinder Nand and Dr. Deepak Kapoor.



Dr. Stotland presented a lecture entitled, "The APA: Whither, Why and How?" She summarized the mission of the APA, and highlighted contributions of first and second generation Indo-American psychiatrists to mainstream American psychiatry, noting their presence in academia, research, clinical practice, and public service. Dr. Stotland believes that the APA and IAPA are strong partners in advocating for the mentally ill, promoting sensitivity to cultural issues and dispeling stigma regarding mental illness.

Dear Friends,
Greetings! On a cold snowy morning in February, my computer screen started flashing--Dr.Dilip Jeste had won the election for APA Trustee at Large, garnering 51.5% of the vote! This was no small news. Dr. Jeste fought a three-way race against two well-known names in American psychiatry: Drs. Francis Lu and Anne Marie Sullivan.

Dr. Jeste became the first Indo-American psychiatrist to be elected in a nationwide contest. His election to this office once again brings home the fact that Indo-American psychiatrists, because of their scholarship, excellent clinical skills and strong advocacy base, are making their mark in mainstream psychiatry. His victory is a testament to the fact that our vote counts. It adds strength to our organization. Our growing numbers should increase our representation and make certain that our collective voice is heard clearly.

Surinder Nand, MD
IAPA President, 2007-09

SILVER JUBILEE SOUVENIR

On the occasion of its Silver Jubilee anniversary in 2004, the IAPA issued a special commemorative Souvenir publication to honor many mental health professionals of Indian origin. The Silver Jubilee Souvenir may be viewed by clicking on the links below:

Pages   1-10 of Souvenir.
Pages 11-20 of Souvenir.
Pages 21-30 of Souvenir.
Pages 31-40 of Souvenir.