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What is Child and Adolescent Psychiatry? Read about what child and adolescent psychiatrists do.			Opportunities AACAP offers fellowships for students, and has information about electives and other opportunities.
Why Child and Adolescent Psychiatry? Find answers to commonly asked questions by medical students and residents thinking about entering child and adolescent psychiatry.			Become a member of AACAP Join us, get involved, and take full advantage of all of our resources.  Medical students join for FREE!
How do I enter the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry? Learn about training options and the many pathways to a career.			Medical Student Special Interest Group Network (SIGN) Join other medical students who have an interest in the field or apply for funding for SIG events.
Informational Brochures  Now available in online and printed formats.   The Triple Board Program: What Is It and Is It For Me? Learn about the program and figure out whether or not you can benefit from it.			Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Our "Orange Journal" is the premier journal focusing on research and treatment of children and adolescents. You must be logged into the AACAP website to access this link. Click here to login. Additional Resources Read newsletters, our Facts for Families, and more!

    

Do you have a question that wasn't answered here? Our John E. Schowalter Resident-Member to Council is happy to help! Send an email to Glen Davis, M.D.

This medical student webpage is dedicated to the memory of Henrietta Leonard, M.D.  Dr. Leonard was a teacher and friend to countless students of child and adolescent psychiatry, and her work as a mentor remains unparalleled. In that spirit, AACAP strives to provide mentorship opportunities to all students.  To learn more about our mentorship programs, or to find a mentor, contact Ashley Partner, Training and Education Coordinator at apartner@aacap.org.