The Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry represents psychiatrists dedicated to the advancement of medical science, education, and health care for persons with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions, and provides national and international leadership in the furtherance of those goals.

We welcome and encourage professionals and trainees with an interest in consultation-liaison psychiatry/psychosomatic medicine to join us in becoming an active member of the ACLP and taking advantage of the opportunities afforded to members.

At A Glance, ACLP Membership provides:

• A subscription to our journal, Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and online access to two additional related journals
• A robust annual scientific meeting. Members save at least 25% on annual meeting registration fees
• Online educational content, including guidelines and practical information, available exclusively or free to members
• Opportunities to contribute and participate in the Academy’s committee structure
• Special interest groups and forums that bring together members with like interests in various aspects of psychosomatic medicine to discuss issues, therapies, and training
• A distinguished Fellowship and Awards program

Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (JACLP)

As a member of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, you’ll receive a complimentary subscription to our online-only journal. Published by Elsevier Inc., this renowned journal features peer-reviewed articles and original research reports authored by the foremost authorities in the field. JACLP offers a forum for discussion of emerging issues in medical and consultation-liaison psychiatry through its Letters to the Editor and featured perspectives. JACLP is available only to members and paid subscribers. The cost of ACLP membership, which includes the journal and other benefits, is only slightly higher than the annual subscription rate to JACLP.

In addition to JACLP, members have online access to full articles in General Hospital Psychiatry and the Journal of Psychosomatic Research, related publications that are also published by Elsevier.

ACLP Annual Scientific Meeting

Once a year in November, members gather to exchange ideas and explore emerging trends and issues in medical and consultation-liaison psychiatry. The annual meeting of the Academy features internationally known plenary speakers, informative poster and paper presentations, in-depth symposia and workshops, and special CME review courses. Members receive a discount of usually greater than 25% over non-member registration fees; persons in training receive an even greater discount. Members and non-members alike look forward to the intimate networking environment and thought-provoking content offered at the ACLP annual meeting.

The Academy’s annual meeting is typically approved for AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) unless otherwise indicated.

Online Educational Content

The Academy offers a variety of recordings from our annual meetings via our Live Learning Center. 

Attendees, member or non-member, of prior events are provided complimentary access to recordings matching the registration purchased for the physical meeting; e.g., if an attendee registered only for the annual meeting program of APM 2017, online access to the preconference program of that meeting must be purchased. Topics include career development, broad consultation-liaison psychiatry subjects, and themes tailored to special populations (models of care, ethics, transplantation, HIV, cancer, neuropsychiatry, etc.). The LLC also hosts material—in the form of preconference Essentials or Updates courses—to support the preparation for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology subspecialization certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.

ACLP Committee Involvement

The Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is fortunate to have a vibrant governmental structure that allows members from across the country to be an integral part of the decision-making process. This results in continual improvements to Academy program and service offerings, and a leadership that exerts its influence in the field of psychosomatic medicine though on-going dialogue with national and international organizations.

Committee and subcommittee members generate and assess programs and services, stimulate interest among members and the general public, and insure the financial soundness of the organization. Their dedication and creativity have shaped ACLP’s progress and continue to reflect and foster the needs of the practitioner, teacher, and researcher of consultation-liaison psychiatry.

The Academy has established the following standing committees to examine and implement issues of importance:

For a list of all committees and subcommittees and their current members, see ACLP Committees.

ACLP Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Forums

Many ACLP members are especially interested in one or more particular aspects of consultation-liaison psychiatry, and several ACLP-sponsored special interest groups have been formed to bring together professionals with like interests to discuss issues, cases, therapies, and training. The current SIGs are:

Two additional forums exist for fellowship program directors and persons in training, to share and discuss issues related to their particular focus.

For more information about the special and focused interest groups, see ACLP Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Fellowship & Awards Program

ACLP presents annual awards for meritorious contributions to the field of psychosomatic medicine or for service to the Academy. For more detailed award descriptions and award applications, see ACLP Annual Awards.

• ELEANOR & THOMAS P. HACKETT MEMORIAL AWARD, the Academy’s highest honor, is presented to an individual for outstanding achievement in psychosomatic medicine.
• WAYNE KATON RESEARCH AWARD recognizes a currently active researcher in the field of psychopathology in the medically ill.
• DON R. LIPSITT AWARD honors an individual who has demonstrated excellence and innovation in the integration of mental health with other medical care through collaborative care.
• AWARD OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION is awarded to an individual for outstanding service to the field on a local or national level.
• DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is presented to an Academy member for invaluable assistance to the organization.
• DLIN/FISCHER CLINICAL RESEARCH AWARD is presented for the best paper submitted for presentation at the annual meeting.
• ACLP FOUNDATION RESEARCH AWARDS enable select emerging early career researchers to be mentored by a preeminent research leader in the field.
• DORFMAN JOURNAL PAPER AWARDS recognize the best articles published annually in our journal, Psychosomatics.
• BEST POSTER and BEST TRAINEE POSTER AWARDS are awarded for the best posters exhibited at the annual meeting.
• VISITING PROFESSORSHIP PROGRAM allows an institution to receive a one- to three-day visit from an ACLP member to promote the understanding and practice of psychosomatic medicine.
• WEBB FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM fosters the career development and leadership potential of a select number of outstanding advanced residents and fellows in psychosomatic medicine through mentorship, networking, financial assistance, and involvement in ACLP projects.
• ALAN STOUDEMIRE AWARD is presented to an individual or educational program for innovation and excellence in psychosomatic medicine education.
• TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS are given to a limited number of post-doc fellows, residents, or medical students to help offset the cost of attending the Academy’s annual meeting.
• ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP (FACLP) is bestowed upon Academy members who manifest active participation in the ACLP and have made exemplary contributions to the field of C-L psychiatry as educators, researchers, or administrators.

How to Apply

Visit our Join ACLP page for details: https://www.clpsychiatry.org/about-aclp/join-aclp/