Well over 1,000 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.
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 in addition to the 6-month free trial!
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There are 42 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 09/13/18
There are 42 Pharmacy schools across the country that have CPNP Student Chapters, and more are joining every year!
CPNP provides a full listing of residency, job, and fellowship opportunities on their website, including important deadlines and details about each position. Take a look at the openings and start planning ahead for your professional career. Posted on 09/01/18
Take a look at the openings and start planning ahead for your professional career.
The demand for psychiatric services to treat psychiatric and neurological disorders has dramatically increased. Psychiatric pharmacists can help meet this demand by working with a physician as part of a collaborative team to improve medication-related outcomes for patients with psychiatric or neurological disorders. Watch and learn more about what it means to be a psychiatric pharmacist in this 6-minute video. Posted on 08/15/18
Watch and learn more about what it means to be a psychiatric pharmacist in this 6-minute video.
"I feel that having the medication education group for patients has the greatest impact of all the things that I do." - Amy Werremeyer, PharmD. Her role is to be a resource to prescribers, patients, and families to help ensure proper psychiatric medication usage. Learn more about the role of the pharmacist in patient medication education and what advice Dr. Werremeyer gives to patients with mental illness or neurologic conditions. Posted on 08/01/18
Learn more about the role of the pharmacist in patient medication education and what advice Dr. Werremeyer gives to patients with mental illness or neurologic conditions.
The “What I Wish I Knew” series of articles is a service of CPNP’s Resident and New Practitioner Committee. Articles are intended to provide advice from experts for students, residents, and new practitioners. Articles are not intended to provide in-depth disease state or pharmacotherapy information nor replace any peer-reviewed educational materials. We hope you benefit from this “field guide” discussing approaches to unique problems and situations. Posted on 07/24/18
Practice environments for psychiatric pharmacists have existed for some time in the hospital setting. Traditionally this has been in the context of working with inpatient treatment teams. However, there have been increasing opportunities for psychiatric pharmacists to practice within hospital-based outpatient clinics, injection clinics, and emergency departments. There continues to be a great need for individuals well-versed in psychiatric pharmacy to contribute to the care of individuals in community environments, including involvement in both primary care and assertive community treatment (ACT) team settings. With notable shortages of mental health care providers, particularly in rural areas, there is a growing opportunity for pharmacists to support both primary care providers and psychiatric specialists.
