As a member of NMPA you can continue your professional education through participation in: 

• Friday Forums and other NMPA continuing education events at reduced rates 
• General membership meetings
• Workshops, conventions, seminars at reduced rates
• Distance learning opportunities as reduced rates 

Expand and maintain your professional network by being involved with a dedicated, knowledgeable and influential peer group. Benefits of membership include:

• Geographical chapter (Santa Fe & North; Las Cruces South and special interest divisions (RxP & Div of Research & Training)
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• Newsletters
• Membership directory
• Members-only Listserv
• Discounted rates for Friday Forums and continuing education workshops
• Ethics Committee consultations (free for members) 

Have a voice through NMPA’s nationally recognized lobbying effort. NMPA continues to play a central role in influencing legislation and regulation, including: 

• The 2002 New Mexico law that extends prescriptive authority to psychologists
• The 2000 New Mexico Mental Health Parity Law
• Licensing Act enactment and ongoing protection
• Managed care and Medicaid reform
• Gross receipts tax exemption
• Patient rights and protection legislation