DISTINGUISHED FELLOWSHIP

GLIPS members who have been General Members or Fellows for at least 8 years are eligible to be nominated as an APA Distinguished Fellow.  Nomination to this national honor, recognizing members who have and continue to make significant contributions to the profession and the community, is made through the GLIPS office.   Nominations are based on outstanding criteria in a minimum of 5 areas as noted:

 1.  Certification by the ABPN, PCPS(C), or AOA;

 2.  Involvement in the work of the DB or other APA components;

3.  Involvement in other medical and professional organizations;

 4.  Participation in non-compensated mental health and medical activities;

 5.  Participation in community activities not related to income-producing activities;

 6.  Clinical contributions;

 7.  Administrative contributions;

 8.  Teaching;

 9.  Scientific and scholarly publication.

 Additional Distinguished Fellowship information will be available in late winter, 2008.  For additional information please contact GLIPS Executive Director, Jackie Cast, or Distinguished Fellowship Committee Chairperson, Paul Miller, MD (516-496-2255; pm575@earthlink.net).

PAID ADVERTISEMENTS

OFFICES FOR RENT: 

Muttontown-Oyster Bay: Office space available.  Modern office suite, centrally located, easy access.  Muttontown-Oyster Bay area.  Contact:  Eli Katus, MD (516) 922-5607, for details.

Roslyn: Unique opportunity.  Perfect office and setting available in Roslyn, NY.  Share waiting room and bathroom.  Beautiful location on “Duck Pond Park.”  Contact:  Ernest Kovacs, MD, at 516-621-4777, for details.

OF INTEREST TO RESIDENTS

Practice Management for Early Career Psychiatrists:  A Reference Guide, published by APA’s Office of Healthcare Systems and Financing, is available online through the Career Corner in the Job Back section of the APA’s website (www.psych.org).  This publication has a wealth of information including how to set up a practice, how to identify the right job, and issues to be considered when purchasing malpractice insurance. 

 This guide is a “must” for residents who are completing their training in June, 2008.

2008 District Branch Dues 

GLIPS dues are billed independently from APA/NYSPA dues.  2008 GLIPS dues statements were mailed in the late Fall, 2007, and are payable upon receipt.  Members are urged to help keep administrative costs to a minimum by paying District Branch dues promptly.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

The Nominating Committee met via conference call on  November 27^th.  Nominations were sought for four seats on the GLIPS Board of Directors for the 2008-2010 term.  Nominated are GLIPS members Doctors Michael Arena, Ruxandra Badescu, Claudine Higdon, Kevin Kavookjian, Meena Rahmani, Rachna Sharma, Sashi Shukla, and Jennifer Sicignano.  Renominated, unopposed for the Representative position, is Doctor Michael Schwartz.  Ballots, along with biographical information for each candidate, will be mailed to the voting membership in mid-March.  Results of the election will be announced at the April 14, 2008, Board of Directors meeting and will be announced, via email, to the General Membership immediately following approval of the election results by the Board.

GLIPS uses the APA database exclusively for email communications with our members.  Please make certain that the membership information noted in your “member profile record” is accurate.  You may access your personal information, and make necessary changes, through the APA’s Members’ Corner (www.psych.org). 

RELOCATING?

GLIPS, in cooperation with the APA and all other District Branches, participates in an automatic transfer process.  If you are relocating outside the jurisdiction of GLIPS (Nassau and Suffolk Counties), immediately notify the APA of your new address, either through the Members’ Corner, noted above, or via telephone (888-357-7924).  This will initiate the automatic transfer process.  All local dues must be paid in full prior to transfer to a new District Branch.  Members who are retiring need not transfer to a new District Branch.   When APA is notified of your retirement, the automatic transfer process will be halted.  Questions re transfer - contact Jackie Cast at 732-408-9650 or via email at lipsychiatric@aol.com