Growing the psychiatric pharmacy workforce is one of AAPP’s significant priorities. Driving students into the field of pharmacy is a critical piece. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is working to attract students to the field by showcasing the diverse opportunities and rewards in pharmacy. We encourage you to offer to share your profession with the Pharmacy is Right For Me campaign just as AAPP Treasurer Krissy Reinstatler, PharmD, MBA, BCPP recently did. Also, please access the suite of materials and seek out opportunities to present the rewards of your career to students from middle school on up. Lastly, contribute by following and sharing their social media posts with your networks!
Jerry Overman was featured in an Alumni Spotlight for the University of Arizona where he talks about his interest and passion for psychiatric pharmacy.
Jennifer Bean was featured in an article from her Alma Mater, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Jennifer details her entry into psychiatric pharmacy and her career path.
Michael McGuire authored an article in Psychiatric Times titled "Treating Schizophrenia: Bringing Together Pharmacists and Clinicians for Patient Care."
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System’s (STVHCS) Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program has been recognized with the 2025 TSHP Residency Program Excellence Award by the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP)—a distinction that highlights its outstanding contributions to psychiatric pharmacy education and patient care. Out of 180 pharmacy residency programs across Texas, STVHCS stood out as the deserving recipient of this prestigious honor, underscoring its commitment to training exceptional Psychiatric Pharmacists who play a crucial role in Veterans’ mental health care. AAPP member Raeschell Williams, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCPP, is the Residency Program Director for the STVHCS Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program.