Medical Student Members

Discover Your Career in Psychiatry

Joining the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association as a Medical Student Member offers an invaluable opportunity for those enrolled in a school of medicine in Ohio, including osteopathic medicine students. This membership can be a gateway to exploring psychiatry as a potential career path.

The Benefits of OPPA Membership Complimentary Access to Resources

As a medical student member, you gain complimentary access to a vast array of resources. These include cutting-edge research and practical information that can enhance your understanding of psychiatry and its relevance across various medical fields.

Professional Development

The OPPA allows you to start building lifelong professional relationships. Networking with established psychiatrists and fellow medical students can provide guidance, which is crucial for career development. OPPA offers a formal Mentorship Network to further assist medical students who are considering psychiatry as a specialty.  

Broadening Your Medical Perspective

Even if psychiatry is not your chosen specialty, understanding mental health issues is beneficial. Mental health is interconnected with many other areas of medical practice, and knowledge in this field can enhance your ability to provide comprehensive care to your future patients.

Key Membership Features

• Access to News and Publications: Stay informed with the information and trends in psychiatry, both nationally and at the state level. Receive OPPA’s quarterly newsletter, Insight Matters, as well as periodic news through OPPA’s e-Insight Update electronic newsletter. Be sure to follow OPPA on its social media platforms.
• Networking Opportunities: Attend conferences and events for free or at a deeply discounted rate to meet professionals in the field.
• Educational Resources: Benefit from workshops, webinars, and other learning tools. Submit an abstract for consideration of display at OPPA’s Annual Psychiatric Update. You can also choose to submit a research paper through OPPA’s Foundation.
• Membership is Free: Like membership in the American Psychiatric Association, membership is free to medical students enrolled in a school of medicine in Ohio.
  As a medical student, you may choose to belong as a member in the OPPA and/or
  the APA (membership applications are separate).

Why Consider Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is a dynamic and rewarding field that addresses the complexities of mental health. It combines elements of medicine, psychology, and social science to understand and treat mental illnesses. By joining the OPPA, you can explore this fascinating specialty and decide if it's the right fit for you.

Whether you are set on a career in psychiatry or still exploring your options, an OPPA membership is a strategic step in your medical education journey. Enhance your knowledge, build a network, and gain insights into mental health that will serve you throughout your career.