european psychiatric association

Applications Now Open for EPA Operational Committees

The EPA is inviting applications from members interested in joining its Operational Committees for a 2027–2029 mandate. Open positions are available on the Committee on Education (2 positions), the Early Career Psychiatrists Committee (ECPC) (5 positions), and the Committee on…

Posted by - Association News -

Ethics training in psychiatry: perspectives from leading experts

The EPA Committee on Ethics is pleased to present its first interview series dedicated to ethics in psychiatry, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue on the ethical challenges shaping contemporary mental health care. In this first discussion, Prof. Meryam Schouler-Ocak,…

Posted by - Education & Training -

Register now to the European Board Examination in Psychiatry!

Registration for the European Board Examination is now open, offering psychiatrists a unique opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and gain recognition at a European level! The EBEP is a fully online, knowledge-based exam taking place on Friday 25 September 2026….

Posted by - Education & Training -

The EPA welcomes new Office Bearers

EPA logo

We are thrilled to introduce the newly elected EPA Office Bearers, appointed by the Board on 27 May 2025. Warm congratulations to the following colleagues as they take on key leadership roles within the Association: Prof. Celso Arango (Spain) –…

Posted by - Association News -

Prof. Andrea Fiorillo Begins Presidency as EPA Welcomes New Board Members

The EPA is pleased to announce the beginning of Professor Andrea Fiorillo’s term as President for 2025–2027. Prof. Fiorillo brings to the role a forward-looking vision rooted in scientific excellence, clinical relevance, and societal impact. The EPA also extends congratulations…

The European Board Exam in Psychiatry is coming!

The EPA is proud to announce that the very first sitting of the European Board Examination in Psychiatry (EBEP), developped in close collaboration with the UEMS-Psychiatry Section and the EFPT, will take place on 28 February 2025 . A crucial step…

Posted by - Education & Training -

EPA Board Elections: welcome to the new members!

The EPA is pleased to welcome the newly elected EPA Board members: Philippe COURTET, France Andrea FIORILLO, Italy Cécile HANON, France Pavel MOHR, Czech Republic Jerzy SAMOCHOWIEC, Poland Meryam SCHOULER-OCAK, Germany Their mandate will run for 4 years, from 26…

Posted by - Members -

Board Elections at EPA Congress 2023 – Apply now!

The next European Psychiatric Association Board will be elected during the General Assembly on Sunday, 26 March 2023. The EPA Board is vested with the broadest powers to act on behalf of the EPA and to perform any actions and…

Posted by - Association News -

2022-2023 Gaining Experience Programme: Congratulations to all selected participants!

The EPA warmly congratulates the 10 early career psychiatrists selected to participate in the 2022-2023 edition of the Gaining Experience Programme! Participants will have the opportunity to undertake observerships in various psychiatric institutions across Europe, allowing them to broaden their clinical,…

Posted by - Education & Training -