Welcome to AACP!
On behalf of everyone at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, we are thrilled to welcome you to AACP! We are excited to support you in making meaningful connections, accessing valuable resources, and getting involved in opportunities that help you grow and thrive within our community.
Please find information below to help you get the most out of your AACP membership:
About AACP: An Informational Webinar: A Look at AACP member benefits with EVP and CEO Lee Vermeulen. |
New Members Roadmap: Take Your First Steps as a New Member with AACP’s Membership Roadmap.  |
- Full List of Individual Member Benefits
- AACP Governance Structure
- Watch a Brief Video About AACP's Strategic Plan
AACP encourages new members to take the steps listed below to get started with their membership:
Step 1: Complete your membership profile!
AACP members can enter their preferred contact information and communication settings. In addition, members can join member groups, including Sections and SIGs via the member profile. If you need any help with the member login, please contact mail@aacp.org for assistance.
Step 2: Join Sections and Special Interest Groups via the membership profile
Joining AACP Sections and SIGs is a vital first step to getting the most out of your AACP membership and connecting with your peers with similar research and educational interests.
What Are AACP Sections and Special Interest Groups?
AACP Sections and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member groups based on academic disciplines and interests.
AACP Sections and SIGs engage in many activities, including:
- Each Section/SIG has an online community via AACP Connect, where members:
- Discuss relevant and challenging topics
- Ask questions or seek guidance
- Post resource documents for all members
- Solicit volunteers for Section/SIG activities
- Develop and present Webinars on current topics
- Develop meeting programming for AACP’s Annual meeting (Sections only)
- Manage committees or task forces that provide recommendations on current challenges or opportunities in pharmacy education
- Volunteer opportunities to engage in Section/SIG activities
- Provide awards to recognize areas of service or achievement
- Develop white papers or other resources that address challenges in pharmacy education
- Participate in Section/SIG mentoring programs for junior faculty
Step 3: Join discussions on AACP Connect – and make sure you are in all relevant member communities
What is AACP Connect?
AACP Connect is an online member community with hundreds of discussion posts, resource documents, and countless opportunities to connect with your peers. AACP Connect includes an online community for each Section, Special Interest Group, and AACP Council. In addition, AACP has numerous member created communities that cater to specialized member interests. Be sure to login to AAACP Connect at the top right corner of the webpage to view all of the member communities and opportunities for engagement! If you have any questions about AACP Connect or need assistance joining a community, please contact connect@aacp.org.