About the Association for Academic Psychiatry (AAP)
The Association for Academic Psychiatry (AAP) focuses on education in psychiatry at every level from the beginning of medical school through lifelong learning for psychiatrists and other physicians. It seeks to help psychiatrists who are interested in careers in academic psychiatry develop the skills and knowledge in teaching, research, and career development required to succeed. AAP provides members a forum to exchange ideas on teaching techniques, curriculum, and other issues and to work together to solve problems. AAP works with other professional organizations with mutual interests and objectives through committee liaison and collaborative programs.
Welcome from the AAP President...
The Association for Academic Psychiatry (AAP) is an international organization committed to advancing psychiatric education and educators throughout the spectrum of learning, training, and practice. Through our Annual Meeting and other offerings, the AAP shares advances, best practices, and innovations in teaching methodology, curricular design, and innovative content. We are especially committed to the professional development of psychiatric educators, providing formal and informal learning, mentoring, and mentorship opportunities. AAP shares a warm and welcoming membership (including leaders in the field who are approachable and generous with their remarkable expertise and guidance), and the intentional commitment to advancing the professional development of medical educators through in-person and virtual programs including our highly regarded Master Educator series.
If you are interested in psychiatric education, I hope you’ll join us at our next Annual Meeting. These are fun, welcoming, and informative gatherings of educators passionate about our field and organization. These meetings have seen the start of countless collaborations, mentoring relationships, and friendships. We welcome first-timers (sign up for an AAP buddy who will show you the ropes!) and life-timers – in every stage of learning and careers – to be a part of this community. My membership in this professional home has been instrumental in my academic identity and development. I look forward to meeting with you at our 2026 AAP Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah from September 16-19, 2026.
~ Michael J Peterson, MD, PhD, 2025-2026 AAP President
What is AAP?
Vision
The Association for Academic Psychiatry is an international organization of diverse current and future psychiatric educators, clinical teachers, researchers, clinicians and academic leaders in education that promotes excellence in psychiatric education in service of the highest quality mental health care.
Mission
The mission of the Association for Academic Psychiatry is to promote faculty career development, instructional development, scholarship, innovation, research and leadership in psychiatric education, through collegial dialogue, and collaboration, and mentorship.
