Join an AACAP Committee
At AACAP, we are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in everything we do. As a valued member, we encourage you to embark on a rewarding journey by applying to join an AACAP committee. Committee involvement not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on AACAP's mission but also provides you with invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth.
AACAP members will need to log into their member profile to access the committee interest portal.
We want you to become an AACAP resident committee member!
AACAP recommends each committee have two resident positions. Resident committee members provide a valuable interface between implementing the goals of AACAP and the needs of current residents in child and adolescent psychiatry. Residents are encouraged to attend committee meetings during the Annual Meeting to meet co-chairs and learn more about committee projects. Most committee meetings are open to all AACAP members. Enhance your career by serving on a committee!
What is a committee?
Committees are comprised of child and adolescent psychiatrist members. Committees are charged by AACAP leadership to create specific objectives and deliverables designed to advance the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. Read full descriptions of all AACAP Committees (accessible to AACAP members only). Please note, appointment to committees is highly competitive and not guaranteed.
How many individuals can serve on a committee?
Beginning in October 2026, committees can have a maximum of 15 members, including co-chairs and resident members.
Why serve on an AACAP committee?
Serving on a committee is a great way to advance your career and experience a unique opportunity to further the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. As a resident committee member, you will have the ability to advocate for the most pressing issues in the profession, while building leadership skills and knowledge in your areas of interest. Through committee affiliation, you will network with senior AACAP members and develop collegial relationships that often result in advancement of career goals and opportunities.
What are the responsibilities of resident committee members?
Responsibilities vary by committee. All committees convene during the AACAP Annual Meeting in October of each year. Additional time commitments include participating in Zoom meetings and working on projects via email throughout the year. Resident members are required to attend meetings and participate in all committee activities. While resident members are non-voting members, this group's participation and input is essential to the productivity of each committee.
Who is eligible to serve on a committee?
AACAP child and adolescent psychiatry residents, triple board residents, and post-pediatric portal residents, who are not already serving on another committee, are eligible. General psychiatry residents may apply to serve on a committee; however, child and adolescent psychiatry residents receive priority appointments.
How long are resident member terms on committees?
Child and adolescent psychiatry residents are appointed for an initial two-year term, with the possibility of additional reappointments. The AACAP President and committee co-chairs reserve the right to remove committee members at any time.
When do terms begin?
Terms are dated from and through the conclusion of the October Annual Meeting.