Many Challenges Met, but Many Lie Ahead
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Many Challenges Met, but Many Lie AheadCarolyn Robinowitz, M.D. ©Sylvia Johnson Photography 2007 As this is being written, I have completed 11 months as APA president, and it is traditional to sum up some of the highlights of the presidential year as that year draws to a close. I have enjoyed the work, especially the opportunity to meet and interact with so many members nationwide, and appreciate their critiques, suggestions, and contributions to the work of our Association, as well as their feedback, both positive and negative, on these columns. My thanks also to all of our members who volunteer their expertise and time locally and nationally to improve the lives of those who suffer from mental illness and to advance our profession. I am grateful to all who followed my exhortations and put their voice into action for their patients and our profession and look forward to your continued efforts. Being APA president is a mixture of opportunities and challenges; power is limited, and the term is relatively short. In addition to the more symbolic opportunities, presidents can set themes and agendas and work to support them, recommend and appoint member committees to address priority tasks, and