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 50+ 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
Clinical pharmacist roles are continuously evolving. Read this article by Dr. Bishop to learn about unique opportunities for psychiatric pharmacists, and where the field is headed! Posted on 07/15/21
Clinical pharmacist roles are continuously evolving. Read this article by Dr. Bishop to learn about unique opportunities for psychiatric pharmacists, and where the field is headed!
The National Institute of Mental Health is an excellent resource for broshures and fact sheets on mental health disorders for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Printed materials can even be ordered free of charge! Posted on 07/08/21
The National Institute of Mental Health is an excellent resource for broshures and fact sheets on mental health disorders for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Printed materials can even be ordered free of charge!
There is a wealth of resources available to psychiatric pharmacists. Which resources might be helpful to you, and what should you consider when evaluating a resource? Learn more from Dr. Stephen Saklad, Pharm.D., BCPP. Posted on 07/01/21
There is a wealth of resources available to psychiatric pharmacists. Which resources might be helpful to you, and what should you consider when evaluating a resource? Learn more from Dr. Stephen Saklad, Pharm.D., BCPP.
There are 50 Pharmacy schools across the country that have CPNP Student Chapters, and more are joining every year! Check out the CPNP website for a list of existing chapters. Think about reaching out to a nearby chapter to collaborate on an upcoming activity. Posted on 06/17/21
There are 49 Pharmacy schools across the country that have CPNP Student Chapters, and more are joining every year! Check out the CPNP website for a list of existing chapters. Think about reaching out to a nearby chapter to collaborate on an upcoming activity.
Mary Mackowick, Pharm.D., BCPP, an experienced state hospital pharmacist, discusses state hospitals and the role of pharmacists within this practice setting. View this video to learn more! Posted on 06/15/21
Mary Mackowick, Pharm.D., BCPP, an experienced state hospital pharmacist, discusses state hospitals and the role of pharmacists within this practice setting. View this video to learn more!
