The Great Debate: Beyond the PA-C - What Defines Advanced Competency in Psychiatric Practice?

As psychiatric care becomes increasingly specialized, questions surrounding advanced training, credentialing, and professional development continue to evolve. This thought-provoking session explores how psychiatric PAs can demonstrate advanced competency in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Faculty will examine current pathways for professional growth—including CAQs, fellowships, residency programs, and doctoral education—while discussing their strengths, limitations, and relevance to contemporary practice. Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends and the future of competency development within psychiatric medicine.