APA Division 55: Society for Prescribing Psychology

08/07/2025

American Psychological Association Convention 2025 starts today in Denver! Please use these resources to attend our programming.

08/06/2025

Please share with all doctoral and postdoctoral students interested in earning a Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology!

TOMORROW THURSDAY AUGUST 7th from 4-5pm the Training Director Council of Division 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychology) is hosting an MSCP FAIR! There will be a fabulous reception for those interested in learning more about career and educational opportunities in the field of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

We’ll be at the convention center in Bluebird Ballroom 2C Terrace Level.

Please share with those people who you know may be interested!

We represent the six APA designated MSCP programs

CSPP-Alliant International University
Chicago School
Drake University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Idaho State University
New Mexico State University

plus a new program at the University of Colorado started in 2024!

Two APA designated programs (Chicago School & Alliant) now accept students who are still in their doctoral program.

Learn more about MSCP programs here:

https://www.apa.org/education-career/grad/designation

Programs currently or recently undergoing the review process for prescriptive authority program designation, designated programs, status definitions such as under review, designated and application voluntarily withdrawn, and designation fees.

08/06/2025

Lots to discuss at APA this week.
To black box or not to black box, that is the question.

A 'Black Box' Warning for SSRIs in Pregnancy Would Do More Harm Than Good

08/06/2025

Tomorrow afternoon, check out this talk on atypical antipsychotics at American Psychological Association Convention 2025 in Denver!

08/06/2025

Our next presentation highlight will take place in just 2 days in Denver at American Psychological Association Convention 2025. Don't miss it!

08/05/2025

Excited to see Division 55 folks this week at APA. If you have passed the PEP exam, please be sure to join us at our business meeting and awards presentation on Friday 8/8 from 4-5pm at the Convention Center, Room 113 Street Level! I have a whole batch of new pins just for you!

Also join us for the division 55 Social Hour on Friday from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Maggiano’s Little Italy 500 16th Street Mall, Unit 150, Denver, CO 80202

It’s just an 8 minute walk from the convention center!

08/04/2025

Don't miss Dr. Chengs' talk on integrated mental health at the 2025 American Psychological Association Convention this Saturday in Denver!

08/02/2025

Don't miss this presentation from Division 55's Immediate Past President, Dr. Steven Curtis, at American Psychological Association Convention 2025 next week in Denver!

07/31/2025

American Psychological Association Convention 2025 is 1 week away in Denver and so is this exciting presentation from Division 55!

07/27/2025

Have questions about medications?! Don't miss this presentation at American Psychological Association Convention 2025!

07/25/2025

CSPP-Alliant International University welcomes you to listen to the new psychopharmacology podcasts.

07/22/2025

Have you passed the PEP exam and will be at APA convention in Denver? Be sure to attend the Division 55 Board Meeting on Friday 8/9 to get your very own PEP pin! Doesn’t matter if you passed last week or last decade!