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THE ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHOANALYTIC MEDICINE INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136174477 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · theapmnewyork.org
revenue
$88K
expenses
$143K
net assets
$122K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE THE RESEARCH FOR PSYCHOANALTIC MEDICINE

profile · synthesized from sources

The Association for Psychoanalytic Medicine advances psychoanalytic research through scholarly meetings, lectures, and study groups. Based in New York, it hosts a series of scientific events featuring presentations and discussions by psychoanalysts and scholars on topics spanning clinical theory, culture, and social justice. The organization promotes psychoanalytic understanding in both professional and public contexts.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

APM Master Class Series
Advanced clinical consultation series offering in-depth psychoanalytic case discussion and theoretical exploration for practitioners
APM Mini-Course Study Group
Study group exploring psychoanalytic perspectives on literature, including a course on Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Annual APM Movie Night
Event combining film screening with psychoanalytic discussion, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between cinema and psychoanalytic thought
Margaret Morgan Lawrence Lecture for Social Justice
Lecture series integrating psychoanalysis with social justice themes, addressing racial equity and systemic oppression
Past Scientific Meetings
Monthly lecture series featuring presentations and discussions by psychoanalysts and scholars on topics in psychoanalytic theory, clinical practice, and cultural analysis
Sandor Rado Lecture
Annual distinguished lecture series honoring Sandor Rado, featuring prominent psychoanalysts presenting on foundational and contemporary themes in psychoanalysis
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 5 activities
    • Advocates within national psychoanalytic organizations
      Sends an elected representative to participate in the American Psychoanalytic Association, contributing to broader professional advocacy and policy engagement.
    • Co-organizes named lectureship programs
      Organizes or co-organizes a series of established lectureships including the International Scholars Lectureship, Sandor Rado Lectureship, Levy Goldfarb Lectureship, and the Margaret Morgan Lawrence, MD Lecture for Social Justice and Psychoanalysis.
    • Conducts psychoanalytic research
      Engages in research initiatives within the field of psychoanalytic medicine, including funding and carrying out studies such as the Postgraduate Career Development Study.
    • Organizes scientific and educational programming for psychoanalysts
      Hosts monthly scientific meetings, symposia, study groups, master classes, and mini-courses for members and professionals interested in psychoanalysis. These include recurring events like the master class series and specialized multi-session study groups, such as one exploring Shakespeare's Hamlet.
    • Provides clinical psychoanalytic services
      Offers psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy to individuals seeking treatment for psychological difficulties, aiming to increase awareness of unconscious conflicts and interpersonal patterns affecting daily life.
  • Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
    • Funds psychoanalytic research initiatives
      Awards financial support for research in psychoanalytic medicine, including specific projects such as the Postgraduate Career Development Study.
  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
    • Hosts public psychoanalytic events including film screenings and discussions
      Organizes annual and recurring movie nights, such as Movie Night at the Thalia, which include film screenings followed by psychoanalyst-led discussions, often combined with dinner and social engagement.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Produces and disseminates scholarly publications
      Produces a semi-annual Bulletin featuring contributions from members, serving as a platform for sharing psychoanalytic knowledge and discourse.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$250%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$122K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +638.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Shakibaie-Smith Shabnam MD — Trustee
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • American Psychoanalytic Association Network — Component society of the American Psychoanalytic Association
  • American Psychoanalytic Association Network — Sends an elected representative to the American Psychoanalytic Association.
  • ClubExpress Partner — Provides website hosting and management services
  • Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research Partner — Most active members are graduates of its psychoanalytic training program
  • Columbia University Center for Training and Research Partner — Collaborates on events designed to welcome graduates of the Psychotherapy Division into the Scientific Meeting program.
  • International Psychoanalytical Association Network — Component society of the International Psychoanalytical Association
  • New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Partner — Co-hosts joint events, including "Creativity in the Science of Psychoanalysis," at shared locations.
  • PANY Partner — Participates in joint scientific events with other psychoanalytic organizations to broaden professional dialogue.
  • Personality Studies Institute Partner — Collaborates or shares resources on transference-focused psychotherapy.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Integrated Clinical-Education-Research Model
    methodology: integrated-clinical-education-research
    By integrating clinical practice, education, and research, the organization advances psychoanalytic medicine as a discipline because this triad reinforces theoretical rigor, improves clinical outcomes, and fosters innovation through reciprocal learning and validation.
  • Peer-Led Supervision for Professional Development
    methodology: peer_supervision
    By facilitating peer supervision groups (RAPS), the organization enhances professional growth and clinical effectiveness because mutual support and collegial exchange promote reflective practice and reduce professional isolation.
  • Relational Approach to Therapeutic Change
    methodology: relational-therapy
    By maintaining a sustained, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, the organization enables corrective emotional experiences that foster new relational patterns because safety and consistency in the therapeutic dyad allow for the reworking of internalized object relations.
  • Scientific Meetings as Forums for Discourse and Education
    methodology: scientific_meetings
    By organizing scientific meetings, the organization advances professional knowledge and field-wide dialogue in psychoanalytic medicine because structured forums enable dissemination of research, critical discussion, and collective learning.
  • Unconscious Dynamics Theory of Change
    methodology: unconscious-dynamics
    By bringing unconscious mental processes and early life experiences into conscious awareness through psychoanalytic techniques, individuals can transform maladaptive behaviors and relational patterns because insight into unconscious drivers enables psychological change.