Well over 1,100 students join CPNP each year to learn more about the profession and how to advance their careers. From networking and mentoring to education and toolkits, CPNP works to promote the development of the next generation of psychiatric pharmacists.
Learn about a career in psychiatric pharmacy!
Top 11 Member Benefits for Students
- Example practice settings for psychiatric pharmacists
Active CPNP members and practitioners overview their practice settings, what they do on a daily basis, and how they recommend preparing for a position within a specialty area. Learn more about the exciting opportunities in the field of psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy - Residency tips
Learn some of the best ways to secure a residency and to make the most of it. - Residency directory
The residency directory provides expanded information on psychiatric pharmacy residencies. Learn more about the programs, their features and their histories before you apply. - Student chapters at 40+ pharmacy schools
Student members can join local chapters to meet others with similar interests, learn more about the profession, and give back to the local community. - CPNP Communities
Join any of the CPNP Communities to participate in their email discussions and webinars. Learn more about what is happening in the niche areas most interesting to you. - Discounted continuing education
Get a jumpstart on professional development by accessing a wide variety of continuing education available for members. - Member directory
Locate and reach out to CPNP members across the country. - Publication opportunities
Student members are encouraged to write movie reviews for The CPNP Perspective's "Movies in the Classroom" column, and abstracts from the Annual Meeting poster sessions are published in a PubMed journal. - Access useful toolkits and resources
Printable medication education pamphlets for patients is a good starting place for students. The resources section of the web site also includes various toolkits, pocket reference cards, and many shared resources uploaded by CPNP members. - Lowest available rates for the Annual Meeting
Student members receive the lowest available registration rates for the Annual Meeting. The meeting includes a student track, mentoring via CPNP Connect, a trainee poster session, and the opportunity to engage with both students and experienced specialists. - Students can access discounted member dues until graduation!
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Recent Shared Links for Students
Substance use disorders are highly prevalent among patients with mental health conditions. Troy Moore, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPP shares his experience in the management of substance use disorders within the Veterans Health Administration. Posted on 04/02/20
Substance use disorders are highly prevalent among patients with mental health conditions. Troy Moore, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPP shares his experience in the management of substance use disorders within the Veterans Health Administration.
Patient education empowers patients to play an active role in their healthcare. See the CPNP website for consumer information on psychotropic medications. Posted on 03/13/20
Patient education empowers patients to play an active role in their healthcare. See the CPNP website for consumer information on psychotropic medications.
Judy Curtis, Pharm.D., BCPP, FASHP shares opportunities for psychiatric pharmacists in industry and discusses her medical science liaison career. Posted on 02/16/20
Judy Curtis, Pharm.D., BCPP, FASHP shares opportunities for psychiatric pharmacists in industry and discusses her medical science liaison career.
Learn the workings of a career in academia from Shari Allen, Pharm.D., BCPP! Posted on 02/04/20
Learn the workings of a career in academia from Shari Allen, Pharm.D., BCPP!
It's #TriviaTuesday! How many meetings does a chapter need to hold each year to maintain their status as a recognized CPNP chapter? The answer to this and many other chapter requirements can be found in the Student Chapter Formation Manual from the Student Chapter Hub. Posted on 01/02/20
It's #TriviaTuesday! How many meetings does a chapter need to hold each year to maintain their status as a recognized CPNP chapter? The answer to this and many other chapter requirements can be found in the Student Chapter Formation Manual from the Student Chapter Hub.
