Upcoming events

    • 15 Sep 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • 16 Sep 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah

    ANNOUNCING A NEW PROGRAM OFFERING:
    The inaugural AACDP/AAP Joint Master Leadership Program.  It is a one-year leadership development program with in-person workshops held in September and May to coincide with AACDP meetings.  Virtual workshops begin in October and conclude in April.  Participants must attend both in-person programs and a minimum of four (4) virtual sessions to qualify for a certificate of completion.  A mentorship component is provided by current or former chairs of psychiatry.

    The program is designed to prepare faculty for roles as chairs, vice-chairs, assistant/associate deans. medical directors, and other leadership positions. 

    Schedule:

    Inaugural in-person session - Sept. 15 & Sept. 16

    Register at this link: AACDP-AAP Leadership Program

    It precedes the AAP Annual Meeting on September 16-19 and the AACDP Fall Meeting on September 18 -19 (AACDP Fall Meeting details and registration will open soon)  

    Location: Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah; Idaho Room on the 1st floor

    Session topic: Understanding Leadership Styles and Emotional Intelligence

    Future topics: 

    • Strategic Planning
    • Budgeting and Managing Department Finances
    • Leading UME and GME Initiatives
    • Creating and Environment of Discovery; Grantsmanship and Research
    • Advocacy and Partnership Development
    • Designing, Redesigning and Managing Clinical Programs
     Virtual  Virtual platform  1st Tues. Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, April (no March)


    Registration   Rates
     AACDP or AAP Individual member  $550
    Non-member  $1000



    *Note: AAP Conference registration (separate registration ) is encouraged, but not required to register for the pre-conference AACDP-AAP Leadership Program

    Register at this link: AACDP-AAP Leadership Program

    Hotels can be booked through the same portal

    The AACDP Fall Meeting is Sept. 18 & Sept 19 in Salt Lake at the end of the AAP conference.  A separate AACDP member registration (free to members) will open shortly. 

    • 30 Sep 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • VIRTUAL
    Register



    Please Join Our Discussion!

    Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual Member Meeting on September 30 at 4pm (ET).  It will be a virtual forum to share our collective wisdom on timely topics affecting Chairs and Vice Chairs.  

    Remember: Active AACDP Members receive complimentary registration.  If your July 1 renewal has not been completed, it's an easy fix!  Click here and scroll to the renewal options to complete the renewal checkout.


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