AAPL Career Development Resources
Navigating a successful career in psychiatry requires access to the right resources and guidance at every stage of professional growth. Whether you are a medical student exploring psychiatry as a career, a resident preparing for transition to practice, or an early-career psychiatrist seeking to establish yourself in the field, having reliable information is key. Below, you’ll find a collection of career development resources that provide insights into choosing psychiatry as a specialty, transitioning from training to independent practice, and advancing within the profession.
Useful Links
Explore the links below to access expert guidance on career planning, professional development, and practice management. From the American Psychiatric Association’s career resources to academic insights and transition guides, these tools will help you build a rewarding and sustainable career in psychiatry:
- Choosing a Career in Psychiatry (American Psychiatric Association)
- Transitioning to Practice (American Psychiatric Association)
- Academic Psychiatry Career Development (Association for Academic Psychiatry)
- Guide for Transitioning to Practicee (DirectShifts)
- Early Career Psychiatrists (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)