Thomas K. Pak, MD, PhD

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

October 26–31, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · Full program

• CourseChairAACAP Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Research Institute (CAPRI) Early-Career Research Colloquium, Day Two

  October 27, 2026, 08:00–15:00

  Two-day mentorship colloquium for early-career child and adolescent psychiatry researchers, covering K-series grant development, NIH funding mechanisms and research career navigation.

  Child & AdolescentEducation & TrainingPractice, Policy & Workforce

• SessionChairWhy and How to Get Involved in Organized Medicine: Leadership, Advocacy, and Professional Sustainability in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  October 28, 2026, 15:00–17:00

  A member services forum on how trainees and child and adolescent psychiatrists can become involved in organized medicine. It covers organizational structures, entry points, advocacy and partnerships, with panel discussion and small-group planning.

  Child & AdolescentEducation & TrainingPractice, Policy & Workforce

• SessionChairOpen Mic Night and Fashion Show 2026: Our Voices, Our Style, Our Impact

  October 28, 2026, 19:30–22:30

  A community evening of music, spoken word, performance and a fashion show showcasing the artistic talents and cultural diversity of AACAP members, with pre-registered acts and spontaneous audience participation.

  Diverse & Underserved Populations

• SymposiumGroup Therapy for Adolescent Substance Use Disorders: What Works and for Whom?

  October 29, 2026, 14:30–16:30

  Examines group therapy approaches for adolescents with substance use disorders and which patients benefit most.

  Child & AdolescentPsychotherapySubstance Use Disorders

• LectureGroup Therapy for Adolescent Substance Use

  October 29, 2026, 14:30–16:30

  Overview of group therapy approaches for adolescents with substance use.

  Child & AdolescentPsychotherapySubstance Use Disorders

• SessionChairZootopia 2 : Exploring Couple and Family Dynamics Through an Emotionally Focused Therapy Lens

  October 30, 2026, 19:00–22:00

  A film-based Media Theatre session using scenes from Zootopia 2 to teach Emotionally Focused Therapy concepts. It links early attachment experiences, negative interaction cycles, primary versus secondary emotions, and societal trauma to adult couple and family dynamics.

  Education & TrainingDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPsychotherapy