The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is proud to announce the 27 student pharmacists selected from across the country for the third cohort of the AACP Aspiring Academics Program.
The program, designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of career paths in academic pharmacy, engages selected students over the course of the next year through asynchronous learning modules, mentorship, networking, a group project, involvement with AACP, and attendance at Pharmacy Education 2026 and the Teachers’ Seminar in Grapevine, Texas.
By the end of the program, students will be familiar with the process for career advancement in pharmacy academia; recognize the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed; and understand the expectations of a pharmacy faculty member regarding scholarship, teaching, and service. Most importantly, their newly-developed network of peers and mentors will serve as an important resource to advancing their potential careers in academia in the years to come.
Meet the third cohort of AACP Aspiring Academics:
Hear from a Program Graduate
An episode of the Pharmacy Fika Podcast features a student from the Aspiring Academics Program ("Aspiring Academics: Preparing the Next Generation of Pharmacy Educators"), discussing their journey toward a career in academia. Take a listen to the episode if you are curious how programs like AACP's Aspiring Academics and formal training programs help people determine if academia is a good fit for them.
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