ACLP SIGs, Caucuses, and Forums
Many ACLP members are especially interested in one or more subspecialty areas of consultation-liaison psychiatry. We are pleased to sponsor a range of networking groups which bring together professionals to discuss clinical care, teaching, and research in subspecialty areas, or to share experiences. For many years, ACLP networking groups have provided vital connections, mentoring, and collaborative support to hundreds of our members. Our networking groups meet at the annual meeting and also throughout the year via listserv, video conferencing, and email.
The ACLP sponsors three types of networking groups. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focus on the clinical population or work setting of the member (e.g., geriatrics, research). Caucuses bring members together based on personal identity (e.g., ethnicity, gender). All are welcome to participate in caucuses. Forums are for people in specific work positions (e.g., fellowship directors, division directors). Membership in forums is restricted to people in the work role of the forum.
Current networking groups and their leaders appear below (contact information for the chairs is available in the online member directory). Nearly all have dedicated webpages where you can learn detailed information on purpose and activities. All listservs are restricted to subscribers; only subscribers may post messages and visit listserv archives. Please read our listserv FAQ!
ACLP Networking Groups and Leaders
Addiction & Toxicology
Addiction/Toxicology SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
David Hathaway, MD
Samantha Zweibel
Thida Thant, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Bioethics
Bioethics SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Anita Chang, DO
Diana Punko
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Burn & Trauma Injury
Burn & Trauma Injury SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Erica Hatch, MD
Mladen Nisavic, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Cardiovascular Psychiatry
Cardiovascular Psychiatry - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Rima Styra, MD
Laura Suarez Pardo
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Collaborative & Integrated Care
Collaborative & Integrated Care - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Patrick Aquino, MD, FACLP
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Community-Based CLP Physician Practice Issues
Hindi Mermelstein, MD, FACLP
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Community Psychiatry
Community Psychiatry - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Chair- Travis J Fisher, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Critical Care Psychiatry
Melissa P. Bui, M.D.
Joseph D. Dragonetti, M.D.
Elisabeth A. Dietrich, M.D.
José Maldonado, M.D., F.A.C.L.P.
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Early Career Psychiatrists
Jeremy Chaikind, MD
Martekuor Dodoo, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Emergency Psychiatry
Emergency Psychiatry SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Priyanka Amin, MD
Paige Chardavoyne, MD, MEd
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Jo Ellen Wilson, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Global & Cultural
Global & Cultural - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Shuchi Khosla, MD
Stephen Nicolson, MD, FACLP
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Hispano-American C-L Psychiatry
Hispano-American C-L Psychiatry - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Vanessa Padilla
Carlos Arnaud
Laura Suarez Pardo (former chair)
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
HIV/AIDS Psychiatry
HIV/AIDS Psychiatry SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Luis F. G. Pereira, MD
Paulo Sales, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Integrative Medicine (Complementary & Alternative Medicine)
Integrative Medicine SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Chair: Andrea DeSimone, DO
Vice Chair: Molly Cinderella, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
International Medical Graduates SIG
International Medical Graduates SIG
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
LGBTQIA2S+
LGBTQIA2S+ SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Chair – Fi Fonseca, MBBChBAO, MS
Vice-chair – Mark Bradley, MD (he/him)
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Medicine & Psychiatry
Medicine & Psychiatry SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Dustin DeMoss, DO, FACLP
Thomas Heinrich, MD, FACLP (Consultant)
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Military & Veterans
Shannon Ford, MD
Sofia Matta, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychiatry SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Soumya Sivaraman
Inder Kalra, MD
Durga Roy (Consultant)
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Palliative Medicine & Psycho-Oncology
Palliative Medicine & Psycho-Oncology SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Robin Valpey
Damien Miran
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Pediatric C-L Psychiatry
Pediatric C-L - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Julienne Jacobson, MD
Haniya Raza
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Proactive C-L Psychiatry
Proactive C-L Psychiatry SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Mark Oldham, MD
Sophia Matta, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Psychological Considerations
Psychological Considerations SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Dany Lamothe
Amvrine Ganguly
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Quality & Safety
Patrick Buckley, MD, MBA
Amanda Mihalik, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Research
Research SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Daniel Shalev, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Sports Psychiatry
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Telepsychiatry
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Transplant Psychiatry
Transplant Psychiatry - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Yelizaveta Sher, MD, FACLP
G. Scott Winder MD, FACLP
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
Women's Health
Women's Health SIG - Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Deepika Sundararaj, MD
Meredith Spada, MD
Basecamp
In order to access, you must already have a Basecamp account and be on the project.
CAUCUSES
The mission of the ACLP Women’s Caucus is to encourage career development for CL psychiatrists among Academy members who identify as women. The Caucus seeks to provide support and networking. The Caucus meets during the Annual Meeting. All are welcome to participate.
FORUMS
Two additional listservs exist to network C-L Psychiatry fellowship program directors and C-L Psychiatry division directors, supporting discussions around shared challenges specific to these roles. Both groups meet at the Academy’s annual meeting and host occasional Zoom meetings. The C-L Psychiatry fellowship program directors' listserv is exclusive to individuals currently in this role; the division directors listserv permits non-division directors sponsored by a current division director already subscribed to the group. Please contact the Executive Office for further information.
A third forum, for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) was created in November 2025. The purpose of this Forum is to develop a welcoming space for APPs, both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, within the ALCP, and to foster an environment of collaboration and connectivity. If you are interested in joining this Forum, please contact the Executive Office.
How to Propose a New SIG/Caucus
If you are interested in forming a new SIG or Caucus:
1. Read the ACLP Policy on SIG/Caucuses.
2. Fill out and submit the online SIG/Caucus Request Form.