Networking and Engagement at AAPP 2025

Take advantage of daily opportunities to connect!

*Will be live-streamed for virtual attendees.

AAPP Connect: A Mentoring Opportunity

AAPP 2025 in-person attendees have an opportunity to mentor students, residents, and new practitioners one-on-one. Attendees will be prompted to indicate their interest in becoming a mentor during the registration process and should do-so by the March 27, 2025, early registration deadline.

Pairings of mentors and mentees will be based on preferences and specialty interests. Once paired, mentors and mentees will coordinate a time to meet during AAPP 2025 to dialogue about career goals, future plans, etc.

If you are already registered and would like to become a mentor, please visit the AAPP Connect page to indicate your interest.

Idea Exchanges - Sunday, April 27 - Tuesday, April 29

Several hours have been reserved for discussions on current issues in practice on Sunday, 4/27 through Tuesday, 4/29. Led by AAPP Communities, these sessions allow for peer-to-peer collaboration and information sharing between attendees who share a special interest or practice setting and involve exchange and dialogue on issues of common interest.

Networking! - Sunday, April 27 - Tuesday, April 29, 12:30-1:00 PM (Psych Spark Lounge)

We set aside dedicated networking time between morning and afternoon programming! Each half hour networking session will have a different host group ready to welcome attendees and spark conversation.

Sunday, April 27 - Hosted by the Program Committee and Recertification Editorial Board
Monday, April 28 - Hosted by the AAPP Board of Directors and Staff
Tuesday, April 29 - Hosted by the AAPP Fellows

Research and MHC Awards Presentation - Monday, April 28 (Regency)

Come join us for an awards presentation Monday morning before the opening session! The Research Awards, generously sponsored by the AAPP Foundation, will be awarded in five different categories. Then, we will present the MHC Editors’ Choice Award for Outstanding Articles, as well as the list of Outstanding and Trusted Peer Reviewers. Help us celebrate the amazing contributions of our authors and peer reviewers for the Mental Health Clinician.

FAAPP Award Presentation - Monday, April 28 (Regency)

The first class of AAPP fellows will be recognized Monday morning between sessions. Please help us congratulate this inaugural class!

Judith J. Saklad Memorial Award Presentation* - Sunday, April 27 (Regency)

Join us Sunday, April 27 as we award the 2025 Judith J. Saklad Memorial Award to Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP. The Judith J. Saklad Memorial Award celebrates the life and work of the late Judith J. Saklad. Dr. Saklad was a Clinical Pharmacologist and Clinical Coordinator of Pharmaceutical Services at San Antonio State School and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. This award is presented annually to a senior psychiatric pharmacy practitioner who has achieved a level of professional distinction and demonstrates a continuing dedication to the practice of psychiatric pharmacy. Congratulations to Dr. Kelly!

AAPP Forum on Our Future* - Sunday, April 27 (Regency)

Join the AAPP Board of Directors to hear an update on the highest priority issues and activities within the association and the profession. The forum will provide the opportunity for participant questions and input from in-person and virtual attendees.

Welcome/Outgoing President's Reception - Sunday, April 27 (Sundance Terrace)

Join us for an evening of celebration to honor outgoing AAPP President Michelle Geier!

Poster Sessions - Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29 (Salt Lake AB)

Two poster sessions round out the AAPP 2025 schedule on Monday and Tuesday evenings. During scheduled sessions, poster authors will be available at their posters to discuss their research and answer your questions.

Monday, April 28: Students, Pharmacists, and other Health Care Professionals
Tuesday, April 29: Residents and Fellows

Online Poster Viewing*

Although there is no scheduled session for viewing online posters, in-person and virtual attendees may view all posted poster PDFs at their convenience. Authors will publish posters online closer to the event!

Veterans Affairs Forum - Tuesday, April 29, 7:00-7:45 AM (Regency)

This forum is an opportunity for VA pharmacists practicing in the area of psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy to collaborate and discuss issues pertinent to VA pharmacy practice. The session will consist of policy and program office updates from VA Central Office on topics pertinent to psychiatric and neurologic practice as well as open discussion on topics that the facilitators have solicited from VA pharmacists using the VA psychiatric pharmacist listserv.

Mental Health Unity Walk - Wednesday, April 30, 6:30-7:00 AM

Join the AAPP Foundation on Wednesday, April 30 for a 1/2 mile unity walk starting at 6:30 AM. Bring your favorite mental health-themed t-shirt and meet in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City. Let's stand together for mental health!