ASKP3 Expert Faculty
In 2023, ASKP3 launched the Expert Faculty, bringing together top thought leaders and industry experts to shape the future of ketamine and emerging treatments.
Through special invitation of over 90 invited practitioners, 45 experts — psychiatrists, pharmacologists, anesthesiologists, psychotherapists, CRNAs, internists, ER and pain specialists, licensed counselors and social workers, researchers and PhDs — formed a powerhouse advisory group extending ASKP3’s reach.
United by three strategic pillars — Community, Education, and Standards — the Faculty laid the groundwork for industry-wide collaboration. Their 2024 efforts turned vision into action, forging partnerships, advancing education, and setting the stage for clinical standards in ketamine therapy.
ASKP3 PILLARS
The Expert Faculty reviewed the three Pillar Strategies with the aim of updating them to reflect the current direction of the Society. When these pillars were originally crafted in 2023, ASKP3 was focused on establishing a unified identity. Now in 2026, we are shifting our focus toward external stewardship of the field. Below are the revised pillars.
COMMUNITY
We engage a diverse group of stakeholders* advocate for education and standards of care for ketamine treatment to advance patient outcomes.
EDUCATION
We present evidence-based findings and clinical learnings from a variety of ketamine therapies and best practices used for integrated patient care in mental health and pain management to multiple audiences.
STANDARDS
We provide guidance for safe, ethically delivered care encouraging evidence-based treatment that incorporates best practices while preserving patient-centered approaches.
What did the Expert Faculty accomplish in 2025?
The 2025 goals presented by the Expert Faculty focused on leveraging our momentum across all three pillars:
- Stronger Advocacy: Expanded social media presence, increased legislative engagement, and conference growth.
- Clinical Guidance: Advanced publication of the consensus paper on IV ketamine for depression and compiled patient experience data to inform and refine treatment protocols.
- Education Expansion: Developed online courses for both prescribing and non-prescribing professionals.
ASKP3 accomplished a great deal in 2025 with the support and leadership of our Expert Faculty. Below are highlights of activities across our pillars.
What’s Ahead in 2026?
At the 2026 ASKP3 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, the Expert Faculty broadened its scope. Our focus this year is to advocate for the field through three core priorities:
- Expand the Circle: Develop multi-pronged strategies around external communication and community building with industry.
- Codify the Guidance: Grow consensus around mental health and pain through Delphi publications and other best-practice guidelines.
- Elevate the Discipline: Create value for membership through the development of multi-pronged strategies around online education and peer-reviewed publication processes.
With strong momentum behind it, ASKP3’s Expert Faculty is shaping the next era of ketamine treatment. Stay tuned for continued impact in 2026. Below are the 2026 Expert Faculty goals.
Interested in Serving on the Expert Faculty?
Annually, the Society issues a Call for Applications to serve on Expert Faculty. The Call for Applications is announced in the Fall and applications are accepted through October 31. Applications are reviewed and notifications for service are distributed by December 1.
The annual, in-person, meeting of the Expert Faculty is hosted during the ASKP3 Annual Conference in January. Requirements to serve include but are not limited to:
1. Must be a current ASKP3 member for at least one year prior to Expert Faculty application submission.
2. Must be willing to commit to a minimum of two (2) to four (4) hours a month to support ASKP3 projects.
ASKP3 accepts applications for Expert Faculty, annually, each Fall. Check back here for additional information in the Fall. ASKP3 members will also be notified of the Call for Applications by email.