Student Opportunities at AAPP 2026

 

Virtual Student Opportunities

AAPP student members can take advantage of FREE virtual registration to AAPP 2026! To secure FREE virtual registration, student members must register by March 19, 2026 (the early registration deadline).

In-Person Student Opportunities

(For those able to attend the event in Seattle, Washington)

Educational & Networking Sessions

Students are welcome and encouraged to attend all educational sessions, networking events, and idea exchanges! Take advantage of the time to learn and network throughout the Annual Meeting.

AAPP Connect: A Mentoring Opportunity

Students have an opportunity to be paired with a pharmacist member for a one-on-one mentoring opportunity throughout AAPP 2026. Pairing of the mentor to the mentee will be based on the preferences and specialty interests of the member and student as identified during the online registration process. Once paired, mentors and mentees will set up a time to meet during AAPP 2026 to answer questions and discuss future plans.

Students should indicate their intent to participate in AAPP Connect when they register for AAPP 2026.

Research Trainee Poster Session

Monday, 4/20 - 5:45-7:15 PM 

The abstract submission center will be open soon! Accepted abstracts will be published in the Mental Health Clinician and poster PDFs will be viewable online. Learn more.

Student Education Track

Sunday, 4/19 - 2:15-4:25 PM

Learn and network with pharmacists working in select specialties within psychiatric pharmacy!

Schedule

2:20-2:30 PM: Welcome and Orientation

2:30-3:00 PM: Pharmacy Practice Specialty Showcase: Pharmacists working in the specialties of psychiatric pharmacy management/RPD, public health/harm reduction, forensics psychiatry, and pediatrics will give presentations about their career paths.

Speakers

  • Psychiatric pharmacy management/RPD - Andrea Winterswyk, PharmD, BCPP
  • Public health/harm reduction - Damian Peterson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
  • Pediatrics - Izzie Bindseil, PharmD

3:05-4:05 PM: Specialty Roundtable Discussions: Pharmacists working in various specialties will host round tables and network with students. This is an amazing opportunity to ask questions and learn about the pathways of psychiatric pharmacy!

Psychiatric pharmacy management/RPD

  • Lindsey M Garner, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCPP
  • Troy A. Moore, PharmD, MS, BCPP
  • Andrew Zwack, PharmD, BCPP
  • Andrea Winterswyk, PharmD, BCPP

Public health/harm reduction

  • Sami Baruwal, PharmD, BCPP
  • Michelle L Geier, PharmD, BCPP, FAAPP
  • Damian Peterson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP

Forensics

  • Emily Evan, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
  • Nicole Gramlich, PharmD, BCPP
  • Katelyn Koebel, PharmD

Pediatrics

  • Mary Accomando, PharmD, BCPP
  • Izzie Bindseil, PharmD
  • Colin Maehler, PharmD, BCPP

4:05-4:15 PM: Student Networking

4:15-4:25 PM: Closing and Thank You

Collegiate Chapter Meeting

Sunday, 4/19 - 4:35-6:00 PM 

All members of AAPP collegiate chapters, chapter advisors, and anyone interested in learning more about AAPP collegiate chapters are welcome to attend!

Part I: Chapter Identification
Part II: Collegiate Chapter Impact Grant Presentations
Part III: Open Forum: share ideas, ask questions, and network with other collegiate chapter members and advisors

Mental Health Unity Walk

Wednesday, 4/22 - 7:00-7:30 AM

Students are invited to participate in the Mental Health Unity Walk with other attendees. Meet other attendees in the hotel lobby by 6:55 AM and join the 1.0 mile walk.

Student Registration Grants Awarded

Thanks to generous AAPP Foundation donors and the AAPP Past President's Destiny Fund, 33 PharmD students were awarded full, in-person student registration grants to AAPP 2026! Congratulations to the following recipients:

  • Sierra Aguilar, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Emma Anderson, University of Minnesota
  • Sara Bhimani, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Sophia Buchanan, University of North Carolina
  • Danielle Burch, University of California, San Diego
  • Julie Burress, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • Georgia Cockerham, Belmont University
  • Michael Criscito, Duquesne University
  • Fatamah Feron, Belmont University
  • Adriana Hamar, Keck University
  • John Hawkins, Samford University
  • Haley Hughes, Oregon State University
  • Fatimah Hussein, University of North Carolina
  • Jaslyn Jimenez, Nova Southeastern University
  • Roberta Joseph, Nova Southeastern University
  • Danielle Ladines, Belmont University
  • Tyler Leote, University at Buffalo
  • Feonie Lesman, Rutgers University
  • Arielle Mamaril, University of Washington
  • Isabel Mateo, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Aspen Montello, High Point University
  • Christian Moon, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Chae Mortimer, The University of North Texas Health
  • Science Center at Fort Worth
  • Bridget Moss, Belmont University
  • Saira Pacheco, Western University of Health Sciences
  • Rachel Prado, Nova Southeastern University
  • Edwin Rice, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Delandra Robinson, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Sydney Saenz, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Xzavier Sciaretta, Duquesne University
  • Acacia Smallwood, University of North Carolina
  • Miriam Sprei, Touro University
  • Lily Tews, Rutgers University