AAPL (pronounced "apple") is an organization of psychiatrists dedicated to excellence in
practice, teaching, and research in forensic psychiatry. Founded in 1969, AAPL
currently has over 2,000 members in North America and around the world.
The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law promotes scientific and educational
activities in forensic psychiatry by facilitating the exchange of ideas and practical
clinical experience through publications and regularly scheduled national and regional
meetings.
Established in 2021, the Charles Dike Scholarship is awarded by the Diversity Committee of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL). AAPL is proud to award two annual scholarships to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of Forensic Psychiatry.
American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
