Administrators in Academic Psychiatry is dedicated to the improvement of mental health care delivery, education and research through professional management in departments of psychiatry which are part affiliated with academic medical centers.

Its objectives are:

1. To provide direction and organizational development through a strategic planning process;
2. To promote cooperation, understanding and fellowship within the membership and with those who have related interests;
3. To provide educational opportunities and membership development through the use of conferences, programs, and available technological mediums;
4. To provide mechanisms for the gathering, analysis, and distribution of information pertaining to the field of administration (benchmarking), and in the process, promote best practices of professional management in meeting our teaching, research, and clinical missions;
5. Implement strategic collaboration with other national organizations who have elated interests and to provide strong governance and leadership for our organization.