The Society of Biological Psychiatry offers meaningful opportunities for members to engage with the scientific community beyond the annual meeting. Joining an SOBP committee is an excellent way to contribute to the Society’s mission, support its initiatives, and help shape the future of our field. Committee participation is entirely voluntary and offers a meaningful way to engage with the SOBP community.. We encourage members at all career stages to consider applying to serve on one of the Society’s standing committees. Your participation can make a lasting impact.

Upcoming Opportunities​:

Please check back soon for committee position openings.

Committees

A. E. Bennett Award

Review and approve applications for the annual A.E. Bennett award.

Somerfeld-Ziskind Award

Review and approve applications for the annual Somerfeld-Ziskind award.

Education

Develop & implement educational programs, focus on younger members and attendees, help facilitate mentorship activities. Education Subcommittees include the Training Director’s Subcommittee and the Distinguished Educator Subcommittee.

Nominating

Tasked with nominating candidates for the elected offices of President and Councilor-at-Large.

Program

The Program Committee is responsible for the review and approval of all new abstract submissions and to make selections on the program content and presentations at the Annual Meeting.

Travel Award

The training of a new generation of psychiatric academicians is a major objective of the Society of Biological Psychiatry.  Participation in professional meetings, in which new information is exchanged and contacts are made, can have a critical impact on the career of a developing clinician-scientist.  In recognition of the importance of academic exchange, the Society of Biological offers annual Travel Fellowships. Travel Award Subcommittees include the Domestic Award Subcommittee for domestic application, the International Award Subcommittee, the Chair’s Choice Subcommittee, and the Predoctoral Scholar Subcommittee.

Committee for the Advancement of Women in Leadership (CAWL)

Community Engagement Committee

As a an active member of the SOBP, you are invited to volunteer to one of the below committees. Please login and complete the volunteer form.