Objectives of the GCPM

The German College of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (DKPM):

• Is a scientific professional association
• Works interscholasticly and interdisciplinarily
• Promotes post-graduate training and advancement in all areas of psychosomatic medicine
• Coordinates post-graduate training, research and practice of psychosomatic medicine in different medical areas
• Engages in the development of quality assurance measures, as well as the development of medical treatment guidelines
• Promotes scientific exchange bei e.g. hosting annual conferences 
• Promotes international contacts in the area of psychosomatic medicine
• Supports transfer of research results to clinical praxis
• Is involved in public relations concerning psychosomatic medicine