• Not less than eight consecutive years as a General Member or Fellow of the APA.
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, the American Osteopathic Association or equivalent certifying board.
• Nomination is initiated by your local District Branch/State Association.
• Three letters supporting your nomination must be received from current Distinguished Fellows or Distinguished Life Fellows.

The General Member or Fellow should be an outstanding psychiatrist who has made significant contributions in at least five of the areas listed below:

1. Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, the American Osteopathic Association or equivalent certifying board.
2. Involvement in the work of the district branch, chapter, and state association activities.
3. Involvement in other components and activities of APA.
4. Involvement in other medical and professional organizations.
5. Participation in non-compensated mental health and medical activities of social significance.
6. Participation in non-medical, non-income-producing community activities.
7. Clinical contributions.
8. Administrative contributions.
9. Teaching contributions.
10. Scientific and scholarly publications.
To be nominated for Distinguished Fellow status, contact michpsychsoc@gmail.com for information regarding the Distinguished Fellow process.

* Distinguished Fellowship nominations must be submitted by the district branch to APA by July 1.