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Advancing Mental Health in the Asia-Pacific
The PRCP aims to foster greater national development of mental health services, and to support the improvement of education and research in psychiatry through greater professional collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region. PRCP also provides a formal setting for communication among members through the PRCP biennial congress.
Psychiatrists who have successfully completed the board certification processes in their home country and/or membership in their national psychiatric society are eligible to apply to join the PRCP. There is no age limit and applicants from the Pacific Rim including Asia, Americas and Pacific are welcomed to apply.
Members will have free access to the PRCP indexed, peer-reviewed journal, Asia Pacific Psychiatry, the PRCP newsletter, plus relevant PRCP training and research activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Who can apply to PRCP?
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Board Certification — Successfully completed board certification processes in your home country.
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National Society Membership — Current or prior membership in your national psychiatric society.
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Pacific Rim Region — Applicants from Asia, Americas, and the Pacific are welcomed.
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No Age Limit — PRCP welcomes psychiatrists at all career stages.
Asia Pacific Psychiatry
Free access to the PRCP indexed, peer-reviewed journal covering the latest research.
PRCP Newsletter
Stay informed with the latest news, updates, and opportunities from across the region.
Training & Research
Participate in relevant PRCP training activities and collaborative research programs.
Membership Categories
Membership categories, while recognizing all levels of experience, are aligned with your standing in your home country's psychiatric society and track record of significant accomplishments.
Member
Entry-level professional membership
This category is proposed for junior psychiatrists who have completed prescribed training in their home countries and preferably have become a member of their national society.
- Completed prescribed training program
- Preferably a member of national psychiatric society
- Board certification in home country
Fellow
Mid-career professional recognition
This category is proposed for early and mid-career psychiatrists who are at least five years past the completion of board certification in their home country, and who have been working as a qualified psychiatrist for at least five years.
- 5+ years since board certification
- 5+ years working as a qualified psychiatrist
- Active national psychiatric society membership
Distinguished Fellow
Senior-level recognition of excellence
This category is proposed for those who presently qualify for the status of Fellow in the PRCP and include primarily senior psychiatrists in their home country/psychiatric society, with a strong track record of accomplishments.
- Currently qualifies for Fellow status
- Senior psychiatrist standing in home country
- Strong track record of significant accomplishments
World Bank Economic Categories
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