Pedro Ruiz, M.D., 133rd President, 2006-2007

In addition to leading APA, just since the year 2000 Dr. Ruiz has been President of the American College of Psychiatrists, President of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, President of the American Association of Social Psychiatry, and a member of the Executive Council of the World Psychiatric Association. Within APA, Pedro has served on more than 40 components, including chairing both the Council on National Affairs and the Council on International Affairs, as well as serving as chair of the Scientific Program Committee of the annual meeting and chair of the Institute on Psychiatric Services.