Logistics

Where is the 2023 AAPP Annual Meeting?

All programming for the 2023 AAPP Annual Meeting will be held at Hyatt Regency Atlanta, located at 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Attendees may choose to attend in-person in Atlanta or virtually.

What is the dress code?

Business casual attire is recommended throughout the Annual Meeting.

What are the COVID protocols?

AAPP is committed to following all CDC guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as state, local, and corporate (hotel) requirements to be mindful of the safety of attendees, staff, speakers, vendors, and supporters. In addition to requiring everyone in attendance to be vaccinated, health and safety measures will be published by April 1, 2023 in accordance with current recommendations and requirements of the CDC, state health agencies, and the meeting venue.

Budgeting for the Annual Meeting

Is there a reduced lodging rate?

Yes! Discounted rooms at Hyatt Regency Atlanta can be reserved for $204/night until March 23, 2023. After March 23, 2023, rates are subject to increase. A limited number of discounted rooms are available for a limited time for students and Government employees. Please note the mandatory Georgia state hotel fee of $5/night. This is a state-wide fee that applies to all lodging outlets. Read additional lodging information.

Are there any discounts on registration?

Early registration rates are available until March 16, 2023. After March 16, prices increase from $100-$175 per person. Special pricing is available for students and residents. See all registration pricing.

What does each registration include?

Full and day rate registrations are available. See all registration options.

Is there a refund if I have to cancel my registration?

In-Person Attendees

To receive a refund less a $75 handling fee, registrations must be canceled in writing on or before April 6, 2023 (postmark or email date). Emergency cancellations after April 6 through the 2023 Annual Meeting will be considered by the Board if requested by the registrant. Registrations are not transferable to other individuals. Prior to April 6, an in-person registration can be converted to a virtual registration by emailing info@aapp.org, and AAPP will refund the difference less a $75 handling fee. There are no refunds for BCPP Recertification products. AAPP can be reached at: AAPP, 8055 O Street, Ste S113, Lincoln, NE, 68510, 402-476-1677 (phone), info@aapp.org.

Virtual Attendees

No refunds will be provided for virtual attendees as all sessions and events are being recorded and will be available to virtual attendees to view and receive credit for up to 3 years. Registrations are not transferable to other individuals. There are no refunds for BCPP Recertification products. If you wish to convert your virtual registration to an in-person registration, please contact info@aapp.org. You will be required to pay the difference between the cost of a virtual registration and an in-person registration.

Registration Information

A full registration includes AAPP and Industry supported programming and meal functions offered Sunday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 19. Industry-supported programming may require a separate registration through the provider. Also included is ACPE credit for each accredited session you attend (16 maximum contact hours, not counting credit you can obtain through industry symposia).

A one-day registration includes AAPP and Industry supported programming and meal functions offered for that day and ACPE credit for each accredited session you attend. Industry-supported programming may require a separate registration through the provider.

Read additional registration information.

Are meals included in the registration fee?

Full registration includes breakfast on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and a reception on Sunday evening. Industry supported programming may offer additional meals Sunday through Tuesday. One day registration includes meal functions offered for that day.

Will I receive a confirmation and receipt of my registration?

A confirmation and receipt of your registration will be sent to you via email immediately upon registering online. For registrations made with payment by check, please allow two weeks for processing; confirmation of registration will be sent via email immediately upon processing. If you do not receive confirmation after 14 days, please do not hesitate to contact the AAPP office at 402-476-1677 or info@aapp.org.

Are BCPP Recertification sessions included in registration?

All Annual Meeting attendees registered for the full meeting or for Sunday and Monday may attend the BCPP Recertification sessions. However, in order to earn BCPP Recertification credit, attendees must additionally purchase the Clinical Application Series and successfully complete an online examination.

Education

What are industry symposia and how do I register?

Industry supported symposia are scientific programs developed for educational purposes. All symposia are in compliance with Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) criteria for planning and implementation and offer up to 1.5 contact hours of ACPE credit.

Attendance at industry symposia is included in full Annual Meeting registrations as well as day registrations (symposia may be offered on the day of attendance). Room capacities at symposia are limited and entrance is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Industry-supported programming may require a separate registration through the provider.

What are product theaters and how do I register?

Promotional product theaters provide time for presentation of new research findings on products, showcasing of product details, demonstrations and highlights of new products. These sessions are promotional and are not eligible for continuing education credits.

Attendance at product theaters is included in full Annual Meeting registrations as well as day registrations (product theaters offered on the day of attendance). Attendance at the product theaters is first-come, first-served and seating is limited. Registration will be required at the door with the provider for purposes of Physician Payment Sunshine Act reporting.

How many contact hours of continuing education credit are available?

The American Assoication of Psychiatric Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The 2023 Annual Meeting will provide up to 22 contact hours of knowledge- and application-based continuing education credit from AAPP approved programming. Industry supported symposia offered at the Annual Meeting offer additional ACPE credit.

Is CME credit offered?

No, the 2023 Annual Meeting only offers ACPE credit.

Can students and residents attend?

Yes, we welcome students and residents and special registration pricing is available. See all registration pricing.

What is BCPP Recertification programming?

Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPP) may maintain their credentials by successfully completing 100 hours of approved recertification programming through AAPP every 7 years. Recertification assures the BPS-certified pharmacist, along with the public and the profession at large, that specialty skills and knowledge are maintained at exceptional levels and comparable to newly certified practitioners. Five hours of Recertification Programming are presented live at the AAPP Annual Meeting through the Clinical Application Series. The live programming is recorded and delivered online for those wishing to take this programming as a distance education component. Successful completion of an online examination is required. Learn more about BCPP Recertification products.

If I miss a session, can I still earn credit for it?

Yes. Six to eight weeks after the meeting, you will be provided with all speaker recordings with the exception of student programming, and any platform, case-based and discussion sessions. ACPE credit is accessible for sessions you are unable to attend.

When will online materials be available?

Session presentations and the conference program will be available at aapp.org/2023 one week prior to the meeting. Session Evaluations will be available April 16, 2023. Post-meeting resources will be uploaded in May 2023.

How can I best gain access to session materials?

The best resource for materials is aapp.org/2023. You can access session materials on your desktop, tablet, or mobile device! Printed documents will not be provided at the Annual Meeting.