The AACAP Educational Outreach Program for General Psychiatry Residents provides mentorship and scientific exposure in child and adolescent psychiatry at the AACAP Annual Meeting.
Funder: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,200 stipend to offset travel and lodging for AACAP Annual Meeting attendance; one-time award.
Summary: Supports general psychiatry residents to attend the AACAP Annual Meeting, receive mentorship, and gain exposure to child and adolescent psychiatry.
Key Information: Award is competitive and typically limited to one recipient per institution.
This program provides general psychiatry residents with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. Awardees receive mentorship from established child and adolescent psychiatrists, participate in a range of networking and academic activities during the AACAP Annual Meeting, and gain exposure to research and career opportunities in the specialty. The program aims to inspire residents to pursue further training or careers in child and adolescent psychiatry by offering firsthand experience and professional connections.