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Virtual Mentorship Events for Trainees

NextGen CAPs Room to Grow Series: Beyond the Diagnosis: Expanding Understanding of Autism for the Modern Psychiatrist
Wednesday December 10 @ 7PM ET/ 4PM PT | Register

Drs. Greeter, Rao and Zhou explore the complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), addressing myths, diagnostic considerations, evidence- based interventions, and the evolving understanding of neurodiversity. Panelists will highlight individualized care and share practical strategies to support children and families across all developmental stages. View flyer here.

Medical Student and Residents (MSR) Committee Trainee Roadmap for AACAP's 2025 Annual Meeting

AACAP members who attended the in-person meeting in Chicago, or registered for the CAP@Home: AACAP’s Virtual Annual Meeting Experience still have time to engage with a choice of seven Plenary Sessions, eight Institutes, the latest New Research Posters, and Bonus Content featuring Clinical Perspectives and Symposia covering timely topics through to December 1st!

Check out CAP@Home: AACAP’s Virtual Annual Meeting Experience here.

What is Child and Adolescent Psychiatry?

Why Child and Adolescent Psychiatry?
Learn about what child and adolescent psychiatrists do, and find answers to commonly asked questions by medical students and residents thinking about entering child and adolescent psychiatry.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry as a Career - Video Interviews

Learn about training options and get tips on developing your career.

Training Options

How do I enter the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry?
Learn about training options and the many pathways to a career.

Training Pathways

Integrated Training Programs
Learn about these special training opportunities.

The Triple Board Program: What Is It and Is It For Me?
Learn about the program and how it is different from other CAP training programs. If you like pediatrics and child psychiatry, it might be the program for you!

Opportunities

Child Psychiatry Electives
Learn about child psychiatry electives and how to set them up.

Medical Student Awards
These awards offer summer fellowships in child psychiatry as well as travel support to engage and expose medical students to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

AACAP Mentor Search Tools

Check out the Mentor Search Guide
View mentors from the 2023 Annual Meeting events via the hyperlinked flyers available under the signature the Annual Meeting mentorship programs section.
Attend or view recordings of the How to Do CAP Research Workshop Series: A DEI Initiative or other archived content
Connect with a CAP member in your area by utilizing the (login required) Member Directory.
Complete a CAP search based on practice area(s) of interest via the online scientific proceedings available on the AACAP Research webpage.

Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation (KTGF) Medical Student Program

Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation (KTGF) Medical Student Fellowship Program
The KTGF Medical Student Fellowship Program provides 14 medical schools with grants to support child and adolescent psychiatry mentorship and clinical experiences for medical students.