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COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRIC & NEUROLOGIC PHARMACISTS CPNP and the Pharmacy Student cpnp.org [email protected] 402-476-1677 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-mentaldisorders-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 Development Career 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 • Administrator/Director/Manager • Med Communications/Sci Affairs • Teaching/Academician • Resident/Fellow • Staff Pharmacist • Researcher/Scientist • Consultant Pharmacist (LTC/other) • Community Pharmacist 39% 14% 7% 6% 6% 5% 3% 2% 1% Over 50% of CPNP members are involved with the following activities: 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 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 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. Patient Advocacy National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Excellence in Community Mental Health Service Award 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 Coordinator Greg Payne, Technology Director 402-476-1677 (phone/fax) cpnp.org/join [email protected] 8055 O Street, Ste S113 Lincoln, Nebraska 68510 CLOSING REMARKS, QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION Contact me directly: Presenter’s Name Phone: Email: Office Hours: