If you are a pharmacist, practitioner, physician, educator, scientist, administrator, resident/fellow or student involved in the pharmaceutical care of individuals living with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders or have an interest in this area, we invite you to join the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP).
Learn more about AAPP Member Benefits.
Membership categories
AAPP operates on a membership year cycle running July 1 through June 30. When you join for 1 year, you are joining for the current membership year, which always ends on June 30. If you join (not renew) after May 1 when the current year is nearing its end, then a 1 year purchase gives you the remainder of the current membership year and all of the next membership year.
Pharmacists
Active Membership
Licensed pharmacists — US and international.
First-time Active members, including those in the first year post-residency, receive the 1-year resident rate: choose the 1-year option and the price updates in your cart.
Residents & Fellows
Resident/Fellow Membership
Individuals in a post-doctoral educational experience with an interest in psychiatric pharmacy: psychiatric pharmacy practice or psychopharmacology residencies, neurology residencies, pharmacy practice residencies with psychiatry or neurology experiences, and fellowships in similar areas including translational neuropsychiatric and substance use research. Verified by AAPP staff (1–3 business days).
Pharmacy Students
Student Membership
Individuals in an accredited school of pharmacy progressing toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Membership is renewed annually and status is verified with the school by AAPP staff, which can take 1–3 business days. Student rates are heavily discounted and carry a few restrictions, such as no ACPE credit.
Retired Pharmacists
Retired Membership
Pharmacists aged 62 or greater who have retired from administrative and/or clinical responsibilities, continuing with all membership privileges at a 50% dues discount.
Retired criteria and how to request the status
A Retired member continues as an Active-category AAPP member with all membership privileges. Retired is defined as an individual who has reached age 62 or greater, retired from administrative and/or clinical responsibilities, and is working less than 50% of a full-time schedule. Retired members:
- Receive a 50% discount on membership and the full AAPP Annual Meeting registration rate (day rates not included). All other education activities and services are at the active member rate.
- Must have a minimum of 10 years of consecutive membership as an Active member in AAPP to request retired status.
- Request retired member status in a written memo to info@aapp.org with a description of age and current work status.
AAPP staff will verify the years of continuous membership and confirm extension of retired status. To obtain the retired member rate for the Annual Meeting, membership must be current for the discount to apply to registration. Membership changes from active to retired status can only occur at the start of the membership year (July 1) and at the conclusion of a currently-purchased membership. Retired members do not have to submit for approval of status annually unless their work status changes, but they must renew and pay dues annually to maintain status and membership.
Other Professionals
Associate Membership
Health care professionals who are not practicing pharmacists, such as nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, pharmaceutical scientists, researchers, physician assistants, therapists, non-RPh medical liaisons, mental health outcomes researchers, and social workers.
Organizations
Affiliate Membership
Affiliate membership is for organizations and companies that support the practice of psychiatric pharmacy and want to connect their teams with the AAPP community. Questions about whether Affiliate membership fits your organization? Contact info@aapp.org.
Compare all categories and terms
Membership dues cover the time period of July 1 through the following June 30. To learn more about the benefits available with each membership category, view our Membership Benefits.
Terms and Conditions
Pay by Check
Prefer to pay by check? Print the membership form and mail your completed form with payment information to AAPP at 8055 O St., Ste. S113, Lincoln, NE 68510. Checks must be drawn on a US bank in US funds.
Tax Deductibility
Contributions or gifts to AAPP are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes. A percentage of dues payments may be deductible by members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. AAPP estimates the nondeductible portion of dues (the portion allocated to lobbying expense) is 16%.
Cancellation
The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) reserves the right to refuse/cancel a membership in AAPP as aligned with provisions in AAPP’s bylaws. If AAPP refuses a new or renewing membership, registrants will be offered a refund.
Membership Cancellation by Participant
Membership cancellations received within 7 days of registration may be eligible to receive a full refund less $25 service fee if no other purchases have been made. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
Cancellations will only be accepted via e-mail, and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline. In addition:
- All refund requests must be made by the member.
- Refund requests must include the name of the member and the order number.
- Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.
The above policies apply to all AAPP memberships. Any questions or cancellation requests may be directed to AAPP staff at info@aapp.org.