American Academy of Private Physicians

What American Academy of Private Physicians does

The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP), founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a nonprofit professional membership association representing nearly 3,000 psychiatric pharmacists, residents, and students across the United States. The organization operates as the sole Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)-approved provider of Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) recertification education and serves as the leading voice for the psychiatric pharmacy specialty, advocating for expanded scope of practice and reimbursement for pharmacist-provided mental health services.

AAPP's core products fall into three categories: BCPP examination preparation (Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Review Book at $175-$225, BCPP Prep Series at $125-$142, Mock Exam at $125-$175, and bundled packages up to $600), annual BCPP recertification programming delivering 45 hours of credit across four products (Review Course at $345-$750, Clinical Application Series at $160-$350, From Theory to Practice Case Series at $80-$175, and the Annual Summit at $195-$425), and supporting clinical resources including peer-developed toolkits, ACPE-accredited CE modules at $50 each, the peer-reviewed Mental Health Clinician journal, and the CPE Monitor Plus subscription at $12/year. The organization generates revenue across five streams: recurring membership dues, one-time certification product purchases, continuing education subscriptions, corporate sponsorships (Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers), and micro-subscriptions on the CPE Monitor.

The organization distributes content through a self-serve digital platform at aapp.org, an annual in-person meeting rotating through U.S. cities (Seattle 2026, Louisville 2027, San Antonio 2028, Denver 2029), the virtual annual Summit, and strategic partnerships with the Board of Pharmacy Specialties, Veterans Affairs, National Alliance on Mental Illness, FDA Network of Experts, and 15+ healthcare coalitions. Operating with a lean staff of approximately 10 employees, AAPP runs a community-led go-to-market model reliant on member recruitment, peer referral, and institutional partnerships rather than traditional sales infrastructure.

Name

American Academy of Private Physicians

Legal name

American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists

Website

https://aapp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) is a nonprofit professional association serving nearly 3,000 psychiatric pharmacists and the sole BPS-approved provider of BCPP certification and recertification education across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Pharmacy Association Services

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

Keywords

• Psychiatric pharmacy education
• Board certification programs
• Continuing professional education
• Professional association services
• Clinical pharmacy resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AAPP operates as a membership-based professional association with annual membership fees providing access to resources, education, webinars, communities, and member benefits.
2. BCPP Certification and Recertification Products: AAPP is the sole BPS-certified provider of Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) preparatory and recertification products. Products include review books ($175 member/$225 non-member), prep series ($125 member/$142 non-member), mock exams ($125 member/$175 non-member), and bundled products ($435 member/$600 non-member).
3. Continuing Education Products: ACPE-accredited continuing education products available for individual module purchase at $50 each. Additional revenue from summit registrations ($195 member/$425 non-member) and clinical application series.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: AAPP generates revenue through a corporate sponsorship program with Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers. Includes virtual industry showcase opportunities, digital advertising, annual meeting sponsorships, and symposium opportunities as detailed in annual prospectuses.
5. CPE Monitor Plus Subscription: CPE Monitor Plus is an upgraded feature within the ACPE CPE Monitor system providing enhanced transcript access, proactive renewal notifications, and licensure alignment features. The Plus plan is $12 per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AAPP is the sole BPS-approved provider of Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) certification preparation and recertification education. It offers ACPE-accredited continuing education, peer-developed clinical toolkits and resources, the Mental Health Clinician peer-reviewed journal, and serves as the professional membership association and advocacy voice for nearly 3,000 psychiatric pharmacists, residents, and students across the United States.

Product overview

AAPP offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and certification preparation materials for psychiatric pharmacists. The core offerings include BCPP preparatory products (Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Review Book, BCPP Prep Series, Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialty Mock Exam, and Developing Effective Test-Taking Skills Webinar) and BCPP recertification products (Clinical Application Series, From Theory to Practice Case Series, and the Annual Summit). Supporting products include peer-developed toolkits and clinical resources across psychiatric conditions and the Mental Health Clinician Journal. The organization serves as the sole BPS-certified provider of BCPP recertification programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Review Book Comprehensive review course book covering all three psychiatric pharmacy domains specified by the BPS Specialty Council, designed to assist practitioners in developing and maintaining contemporary knowledge and skills at the psychiatric pharmacy specialty level.
• BCPP Prep Series Preparatory product offering a mix of reading, presentations, practice exam questions, and dialogue with content experts for pharmacists preparing for the Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist examination.
• Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialty Mock Exam Practice examination that assesses both knowledge and application for BCPP candidates preparing for the certification exam.
• Developing Effective Test-Taking Skills Webinar Webinar designed to help BCPP candidates develop effective test-taking strategies for the certification examination.
• BCPP Prep Product Bundle Complete bundle of all BCPP preparatory products including the review book, prep series, mock exam, and test-taking skills webinar.
• Clinical Application Series BCPP recertification product offered live at AAPP's Annual Meeting with 10 hours of evidence-based presentations delivered by expert speakers advancing knowledge of psychiatric pharmacists; also available online as distance education.
• From Theory to Practice Case Series Distance education recertification product providing opportunity to study complex psychiatric cases, often comorbid with medical diagnoses and associated complex medication regimens, following one patient through several encounters.
• AAPP Annual Summit Two-day interactive virtual conference delivering evidence-based presentations on emerging areas of practice and contemporary issues in psychiatric pharmacy, offering 10 hours of ACPE and BCPP credit.
• Toolkits and Clinical Resources Peer-developed toolkits providing clinical resources across multiple psychiatric conditions including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, substance-related disorders, and other therapeutic areas.
• Mental Health Clinician Journal Peer-reviewed journal publishing research and clinical insights relevant to psychiatric pharmacy practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 hours of BCPP recertification programming provided annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard certification through BPS is recognized as the gold standard for determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. AAPP is the sole provider of recertification education for the Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) credential from BPS.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. AAPP contributes actively through the creation and maintenance of Mental Health Medication fact sheets on NAMI.org, authored and reviewed by AAPP members.
• Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Veterans Affairs system is the largest employer of psychiatric pharmacists and graduates the largest number of PGY2 psychiatric pharmacists. AAPP works in partnership with VA to support and advance mental health clinical pharmacy practice.
• FDA Network of ExpertsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAPP Foundation is a member of the FDA Network of Experts, a joint project for exchanging information and knowledge between the FDA and leaders in emerging fields of science including neuropsychiatric pharmacy.
• Gray Matters CoalitionstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient-centered interprofessional collaborative working to ensure equity in access and readiness to provide quality care for older adults with brain health needs. Members include AAPP, AAGP, APA, AGS, GAPNA, APNA, ASCP, and others.
• GTMRx InstitutestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTMRx Institute sponsors multi-stakeholder activities to advance acceptance of evidence-based medication optimization and encourage payment and policy reform. AAPP supports these initiatives.
• National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid EpidemicstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAPP is a sponsoring member providing input on Action Collaborative activities, sharing resources and publications, and committing to grow and educate the opioid use disorder treatment workforce.
• Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 60+ national organizations representing consumers, family members, mental health providers, advocates, and payers committed to strengthening access to mental health and addiction care.
• Providers' Clinical Support System (PCSS)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAMHSA-funded grant initiative providing free trainings, resources, and clinical mentoring in the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. Includes pharmacists among stakeholders.
• Providers' Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational project providing free training, guidance, and mentoring on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) including FDA-approved MAUD medications.
• Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing an effective health system built on strong primary care foundation. AAPP participates as a member organization.
• Council on Credentialing in Pharmacy (CCP)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCP provides leadership, guidance, public information, and coordination for the pharmacy profession's credentialing programs, ensuring quality standards for patient care and public health.
• Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum on matters of common interest to national organizations of pharmacy practitioners established in 1977. AAPP participates as a member organization.
• Health Professional and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of 60+ organizations dedicated to educating professional health personnel and advocating for health professions workforce development programs under Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act.
• Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity, and Progress (CVEEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of more than 250 organizations and trusted source of information on vaccines and treatments for infectious respiratory diseases, committed to building confidence in recommended vaccines.
• HealthWell FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent non-profit dedicated to reducing financial barriers to care for underinsured Americans with chronic conditions by assisting with cost-sharing obligations.
• Partnership for Part D AccessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of healthcare stakeholders committed to maintaining beneficiary access to the full range of available medications under Medicare Part D.
• Partnership to Amend 42CFR Part 2minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 50+ national healthcare organizations committed to aligning Part 2 with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information for whole-person care.
• Project PAUSEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAd hoc coalition of national patient and professional organizations advocating on regulatory issues related to diagnosis and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia in long-term care.
• Partners for Tobacco Control AdvocacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative coalition of national organizations working together to advance evidence-based tobacco control policies through joint advocacy, policy engagement, and rapid-response coordination.
• Tomorrow's Workforce CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of more than 500 organizations advocating for workforce development policy supporting the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477).
• We're Your PharmacistminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational public awareness campaign bringing visibility to pharmacist contributions to patient care and public health across practice settings and specialties.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): National professional association for pharmacists practicing in hospitals and health systems, with similar membership/dues model, CE programming, annual meeting, and policy advocacy focus. ASHP is a direct comparable as a pharmacy specialty association serving institutional pharmacists.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS): Credentialing body that administers the BCPP examination and recognizes pharmacy specialties. BPS is AAPP's closest partner/peer in defining and credentialing psychiatric pharmacy specialty practice, with shared governance over the BCPP credential.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): Trade association representing community pharmacists with a comparable membership/dues, advocacy, and CE model. Direct peer in the pharmacy professional association space, focused on the community/independent segment versus AAPP's specialty focus.
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP): National organization representing pharmacy schools and academic pharmacists, with overlapping interests in psychiatric pharmacy training, residency pipeline, and academic CE. Direct peer addressing pharmacy education and workforce development.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): The largest national professional association for pharmacists in the U.S., offering membership, CE, certification programs, and advocacy. APhA is directly comparable to AAPP as a pharmacy professional association, though APhA serves all pharmacists while AAPP is specialty-focused.
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP): Professional and scientific society for clinical pharmacists, with similar member-driven CE, board certification support, and advocacy for advanced clinical pharmacy practice. ACCP is a direct peer in clinical pharmacy specialty association space.

Others

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT): Professional association for licensed marriage and family therapists, with comparable membership, accreditation, CE, and advocacy structure for a behavioral health specialty. Relevant as a peer professional association model in the adjacent behavioral health clinician space.

Broad incumbents

• American Psychological Association (APA): Largest professional organization for psychologists, with comparable CE/credentialing, advocacy, and member-publication model. Broad incumbent in mental health professional association space where AAPP addresses the pharmacy sub-specialty.
• American Psychiatric Association (APA): The main professional organization for psychiatrists in the U.S., with overlapping mental health clinical and policy territory. APA is a broader incumbent covering the physician side of psychiatric care where AAPP represents pharmacists.

Emerging players

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Nation's largest grassroots mental health advocacy organization and a named AAPP strategic partner. NAMI overlaps with AAPP on mental health awareness, patient education, and policy advocacy, though from a patient/family vs. pharmacist perspective.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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