COCAP (Coalition of Oregon Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) strengthens child and adolescent mental health care across Oregon by supporting the psychiatric workforce, advancing education, and advocating for better access to quality care for youth and families.

COCAP has many ways for medical students to get involved, including attending events, connecting with mentors, and serving in leadership roles on COCAP Advisory Committees. Learn more and apply for open positions here.

AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is the national child psychiatry organization. The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

Sign up here for free med student membership in AACAP and read about benefits of membership and ways to get involved, including leadership opportunities. AACAP offers medical student awards to support mentorship, travel to the annual meeting, and research.