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American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

AAPL (pronounced "apple") is an organization of psychiatrists dedicated to excellence in practice, teaching, and research in forensic psychiatry. Founded in 1969, AAPL currently has over 2,000 members in North America and around the world.

The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law promotes scientific and educational activities in forensic psychiatry by facilitating the exchange of ideas and practical clinical experience through publications and regularly scheduled national and regional meetings.

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Charles Dike Scholarship

Established in 2021, the Charles Dike Scholarship is awarded by the Diversity Committee of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL). AAPL is proud to award two annual scholarships to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of Forensic Psychiatry.

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2025 Forensic Psychiatry Review Course AND AAPL’s 56th Annual Meeting

Review Course – October 27 - 29, 2025

Annual Meeting – October 30 - November 2, 2025

56th Annual Meeting Program (coming soon...)

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110 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Journal of AAPL

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