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A Short History of the WSPA
The Washington State Psychiatric
Association (WSPA) is a professional,
non-profit corporation serving
psychiatrists in Washington
State. It is organized for the
purpose of supporting professionalism
in the practice of psychiatry
and promoting top quality mental
health care. WSPA fulfills a
dual role, serving as a state
association which focuses on
local issues, and as a district
branch of the American Psychiatric
Association (APA) linking WSPA
members with developments in
mental health care taking place
regionally and nationally. WSPA
grew out of an earlier regional
organization which served psychiatrists
in Washington, Alaska, and British
Columbia. Subsequently, Washington
psychiatrists found that their
increasing numbers and professional
issues prompted the creation
of a distinct statewide organization,
and the Washington State Psychiatric
Association was born.
The Mission of the Washingtion
State Psychiatric Association
To promote public understanding
of psychiatry through public
education, and advocacy for
patients and their interests.
To provide a professional
group identity among all psychiatrists
in Washington State by promoting
peer support and collegiality.
To promote professionalism
in the practice of psychiatry
by providing continuing professional
education, reviewing members
professional qualifications,
and reviewing ethical concerns.
WSPA Officers
President: Ray Hsiao, M.D.
President-Elect: James Peacey, M.D.
Past-President: Robert Williams, M.D.
Treasurer: Stephen Thielke, M.D.
Secretary: Robert Hilt, M.D.
District Branch Representatives: George Vlahakis, M.D., Lawrence Martin, M.
WSPA Committee Chairs
CME: Ray Hsiao, M.D.
Ethics: Richard Adler, M.D.
Fellowship: Open Position
Government Relations: Christos Dagadakis, M.D.
Membership: Ernest Madhaven, M.D.
Nominating: B. Jason MacLurg, M.D.
Public Affairs: Christos Dagadakis, M.D.
Newsletter Editor: Stephen Thielke, M.D.
Contact Information
WSPA
2150 N. 107th St. #205
Seattle, WA 98133-9009
Tel: 206-367-8704
Fax: 206-367-8777
E-mail: wspa@sbims.com
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