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COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRIC & NEUROLOGIC PHARMACISTS
CPNP and the Pharmacy Student
cpnp.org [email protected]
What does it mean to be a neuropsychiatric pharmacist?
• Watch the video
Neuropsychiatric (Mental) Illness in the US
• Bipolar Disorder 3 %• Schizophrenia 1 %• Anxiety Disorders
18 %• ADD/ADHD 4 %• Eating Disorders 4 %• Depression 9 % • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-
count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml
History of Psychiatric Pharmacy
• Psychiatric pharmacy started in the early 1970s with Thorazine®, Elavil®, Parnate®.
• PharmD was established, and pharmacists carved out a role in mental health.
• BCPP was recognized in 1992.• Neurologic pharmacists also become BCPPs.• CPNP promotes and supports the profession
with various educational and informational resources.
Career DevelopmentCareer Paths to Becoming a Neuropsychiatric Pharmacist:
• Student → Residency → Fellowship → Academia/Research/Industry
• Student → Pharmacy Practice Residency → Specialty Residency → Practice
Residencies:• Approximately 25 positions available • Multiple areas for sub-specialization
Fellowships:• Approximately 6-10 positions available• Multiple areas for basic, translational, & clinical research
Career Development• Start your training/exposure to neuro/psych while still in
pharmacy school.• Take didactic and experiential electives in neuro/psych. (if your
school doesn’t have them, find where you can get them over the summers or during clinical rotations)
• Identification of education & training opportunities in psychiatric or neurologic pharmacy practice
• Networking with other students & practitioners in neuro/psych.• Get the inside track on post-graduate training.• Identify a mentor/guide in neuro/psych.
CPNP can help you with these steps!
Mission of CPNP
The mission of CPNP is to promote
excellence in pharmacy practice,
education and research to optimize
treatment outcomes of individuals affected
by psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
Who Belongs to CPNP
The statistics of the membership (June 2010):• # of members: 1163• # of resident/fellow members: 89 = 8%• # of student/trainee members: 275 = 24%
Areas that members practice:• Clinical Pharmacist 39%• Administrator/Director/Manager 14%• Med Communications/Sci Affairs 7%• Teaching/Academician 6%• Resident/Fellow 6%• Staff Pharmacist 5%• Researcher/Scientist 3%• Consultant Pharmacist (LTC/other) 2%• Community Pharmacist 1%
Over 50% of CPNP members are involved
with the following activities:
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Providing Consultation To Physicians
Drug Information Support
Consulting Individually with Patients
Selecting/Dosing Medication
Peer Reviewed Publications/Posters
Making Formulary Recommendations
Conducting Drug Utilization Reviews
Teaching Residents & Students
Education and Networking
The CPNP Annual Meeting serves as the premier national event for
education, professional services, networking,
dissemination of research and clinical activities for the
pharmacist practicing in mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Excellence in Community
Mental Health Service Award
Patient Advocacy
2006
Website Resources
Student/Trainee Member Benefits• Continuing education opportunities at reduced rates.• Substantially reduced registration fees to Annual Meeting.• Opportunity to present research and compete for awards.• Networking opportunities.• Representation & participation in national advocacy.• Involvement in policy development at the national level.• Education and presentation opportunities at Regional
Meetings.• Access to CPNP website resources (www.cpnp.org).• The opportunity to view job and residency opportunities.• Access to CPNP online journal.• Participation in CPNP email list where you pose questions to
experts in the field, keep informed on leading news, learn about cases and gain clinical pearls not commonly encountered in the literature.
Student/Trainee Members• Individuals enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy
progressing toward a PharmD and individuals participating in a post-doctoral educational experience who have an interest in psychiatric or neurologic pharmacy.
• Membership must be renewed annually and status verified by school or employer.
• Student members can serve as committee members but can not vote or serve in elected positions for CPNP.
• CPNP National student dues are $20 per year• Ask about joining or starting a student chapter at your
school!
Current Student Chapters
• Howard University: Valerie Oji
• Purdue University: Carol Ott
• University of Maryland: Ray Love
• Nova University: Jose Rey
Contact CPNP At:Brenda Schimenti, Executive Director
Jessica Frink, Membership/Event CoordinatorGreg Payne, Technology Director
402-476-1677(phone/fax)
cpnp.org/[email protected]
8055 O Street, Ste S113Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
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