#CPNP2018 Deadlines for Grants, Pearls and Posters Approaching

The scientific abstract, clinical pearl, and student grant submission deadlines are rapidly approaching. Due by 11:59 PM, January 17, 2018, these submissions present a great opportunity for attendees to showcase their work and increase their involvement in CPNP 2018. 

Thanks to a brand new feature at cpnp.org/2018, you can now add important deadlines to your calendar. Click the calendar icon and select your calendar type to save important dates, or click the calendar event title to get more information.

Seeking CPNP 2018 Abstracts and Awards to be Presented Monday, April 23 and Tuesday, April 24 in Indy

Submit abstracts online or visit the abstract center online for more information

Abstracts may be submitted in one of five different categories:

• Original Research
• Encore Presentation
• Work in Progress (WIP)
• Innovative Practices
• Therapeutic Case Report

Abstracts may also be considered in one of five different award categories:

1. Research Trainee Award
2. Original Research
3. Innovative Practices Award
4. Therapeutic Case Report Award
5. CPNP Foundation Strategic Goals Award

Please note that for the Research Trainee category, Works in Progress are allowed, provided there is an interim data analysis and timetable for completion included in the abstract. Individuals who have completed a residency within the last 12 months are eligible for this award.

Seeking CPNP 2018 Clinical Pearls to be Presented on Tuesday, April 24 in Indy

Clinical pearls remain a popular and important part of medical education at the CPNP Annual Meeting. We encourage you to share your experience dealing with clinical problems by submitting and presenting a clinical pearl Submit your clinical pearl and view all criteria and even a sample, past presentation at this same link.

All submissions will be evaluated for content of slides, quality of learning objectives, evaluation of literature on proposed topic, and potential impact on practice (even if niche topic). Note, a new requirement for CPNP 2018 is up-front submission of slides at the same time as you submit your proposal. Selection of topics will occur by February 16, 2018 and presenting authors will receive a $100 registration discount for the annual meeting.

Student Registration Grant Applications

Thanks to the generous support of CPNP past presidents and members, the CPNP Foundation will fund 20 student registration and travel grants to CPNP 2018. Students should apply for a grant using the online application. Additional documents required include a current curriculum vitae, a personal essay of no more than 500 words describing the applicant's interest in CPNP, psychiatric pharmacy, and CPNP 2018, and one letter of recommendation from either a clinical pharmacy practitioner or faculty member. A full overview of selection criteria can be found here.

To be eligible, a student applicant must:

• Be a full-time pharmacy student in pursuit of her/his first professional pharmacy degree,
• Be a paid student member of CPNP in good standing, and
• Not have previously received this grant.