Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact the American Association of Pharmaceutical
Scientists (AAPS)?
AAPS
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201-3046
Phone: 703-243-2800
Fax: 703-243-9650
E-mail: aaps@aaps.org
How can I become a member of AAPS?
There are many ways you can become an AAPS Member:
- Fill out an AAPS Membership Application at an AAPS Meeting;
- Download the Membership Application
from AAPS Pharmaceutica;
- Contact an AAPS Member Relations Specialist at 877-998-2277;
- E-mail: membership@aaps.org; or
- Contact any Section Officer, Focus Group, Committee, Discussion Group or
Student Chapter Member.
How do I update my membership information?
To update your membership information, please contact an AAPS Member Relations
Specialist at 877-998-2277 or e-mail: membership@aaps.org.
You can also
update your membership information on AAPS Pharmaceutica.
When is my membership renewal due?
Membership renewals are required on your anniversary date. Memberships should be renewed by your
anniversary date to receive continuous membership service. Notices will begin to go
out one month before the expiration date.
How do I receive a meeting registration form or meeting brochure?
- Download a meeting registration form from AAPS Pharmaceutica;
- E-mail: meetings@aaps.org; or
- Contact the AAPS Meetings Department at 703-243-2800.
Can I make a reservation without payment by fax, phone
or mail and bring the payment to the meeting?
Any registration that is received without payment is considered a reservation
only. The payment deadlines are still in effect. For example, if there
are two tiers of payment -- $500 before August 1 and $700 after August 1 --
you will be charged the $700 fee if you do not pay until after August 1, even
if you've faxed registration prior to August 1.
Meeting registration fees cannot be guaranteed without payment.
Does AAPS accept purchase orders in payment for a meeting?
AAPS does not accept corporate purchase orders or government
form 1099 as payment for meeting registrations. All payments must be by cash,
check or credit card.
Can I get invoiced for my membership dues, meeting registration or journal
subscription?
It is not currently a standard practice at AAPS to invoice for the association's
products or services.
As a member, will I automatically receive meeting announcements?
Yes, as a service to all members you will automatically receive all meeting
announcements. You may also check the latest information on the Education/Meetings
portion of AAPS Pharmaceutica.
How do I suggest a program for the Annual Meeting?
You may contact the Annual Meeting Program Chair at any time to suggest a topic
for the Annual Meeting. The Chair's name can be found in the Membership Directory,
on AAPS Pharmaceutica, or by contacting the AAPS staff liaison as listed in the key
staff contact list.
Who will receive the Call for Papers for the Annual Meeting?
How do I get information about the AAPS Sections?
The best way to get information about the AAPS Sections is to contact one of
the Section Officers. All Section Officer names can be located on AAPS
Pharmaceutica, or call an AAPS Member Relations Specialist at 877-998-2277.
How do I learn more about a Focus Group or form one?
A listing of all AAPS Focus Groups
is located on AAPS Pharmaceutica.
For instructions on how to form a Focus Group you can contact the Director of
Meetings and Expositions at 703-248-4780 or e-mail: Focus_Group@aaps.org.
How do I learn more about a Discussion Group or forming one?
A listing of all Discussion Groups
is on AAPS Pharmaceutica. For instructions on how to form a Discussion Group you can
contact the Director of Member Services at 877-998-2277 or e-mail: Discussion_Group@aaps.org.
How do I learn more about Student Chapters or start one?
You may find a listing of all Student Chapters on AAPS Pharmaceutica. Complete instructions
on how to form a Student Chapter may be located on AAPS Pharmaceutica as well as through the Director of
Member Services, or e-mail: Student_Chapter@aaps.org.
I haven't received my journals or I am missing issues of the journals.
How do I get them?
AAPS does not send journal subscriptions from the national office. All journals
are fulfilled directly through the publisher. If you haven’t received your copies,
please contact a Member Relations Specialist at AAPS and let him/her know
which journal(s) you have not received. AAPS will then contact the publisher
to see if the issues have been mailed. It frequently takes two-three weeks to
get this information from a publisher and it could take an additional four-six
weeks for you to receive your issues. All time frames are impacted by the response
from the journal publishers.
Who do I talk to if I have a suggestion for a member service?
If you have a suggestion for a member service or benefit please contact
a Member Relations Specialist or Lisa Sidletsky (sidletskyl@aaps.org).
Who do I go to at AAPS for specific questions?
See the AAPS Key Contact List or call AAPS at
703-243-2800.
How can I find out about careers in the Pharmaceutical Sciences?
How can I stop receiving duplicate mailings?
Please notify an AAPS Member Relations Specialist at 877-998-2277. The representative
will investigate the possible reason and attempt to rectify the situation as
soon as possible.
What is AAPS PharmSci?
AAPS PharmSci is an electronic-only publication wholly owned by the
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS). The peer-reviewed
journal covers all areas dealing with drug discovery, development, and therapy.
Its goal is to disseminate scientific information worldwide, taking full advantage
of the electronic publication medium; this includes the publication of articles
with multimedia features, encompassing 3D graphics, video, interactive figures
and databases, and sound. Visit the journal here.
Where can I find an Online Bookstore?
Where can I find an Online Bookstore? One of the services provided by AAPS
to its members is an online bookstore. The AAPS Pharmaceutica Online Bookstore
offers search functions, rankings, new titles, and a 10% discount for AAPS members.
Just click on the Products and Services link in the navigation bar to the left,
then click on "Bookstore."
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