Help Shape the Future of NCPS!

The NCPS Nominations Committee, Chaired by Emaya Anbalagan, MD, is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026–2027 NCPS Council Election! This is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on psychiatry in our region.

• Nominate yourself or a colleague
• All nominees must be current NCPS/APA members
• Deadline: September 21, 2025

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2026-2027 Open Positions:

• President-Elect (1 yr. term)
• Vice President (1 yr. term)
• Treasurer (1 yr. term)
• Secretary (1 yr. term)
• APA Assembly Representative (4 yr. term)
• Councilor at large (2 openings), (3 yr. term)
• Resident Fellow Member Representative (2 allowed per program), (1 yr. term)
  • CPMC, Kaiser Oakland, Kaiser San Jose, San Mateo, Stanford, & UCSF

Click Here to Download the Descriptions of Each Position

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 Why Serve?

Serving on the NCPS Council is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to:

• Build strong professional connections
• Influence the direction of organized psychiatry in Northern California
• Strengthen your candidacy for APA Distinguished Fellow (DFAPA)—Council service counts!

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How to Nominate

Click the following link to submit your nomination

Deadline: September 21, 2025

Nominations will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on October 1, 2025. Additional nominations may be made from the floor or by petition (signed by 5 NCPS members) through December 31, 2025. Final ballots go out in January 2026.

Questions? Contact us at info@ncps.org

The current Council Roster can be found at this link: Leadership | NCPS

You can register to attend the October 1st Members Meeting at this link: 2025 Membership Meeting | NCPS