APA Division 55: Society for Prescribing Psychology

01/08/2026

Don't miss the deadline in ONE WEEK!

01/01/2026

APA article about the new guidelines for Psychologists involved in Psychopharmacology, which were approved by APA Council in August, 2025. These guidelines are not just for prescribing psychologists; they apply to all psychologists who treat patients who receive psychotropic medication.

Modern psychology increasingly involves medication conversations, regardless of prescribing authority.

11/25/2025

Many thanks to Alliant International University President Andy Vaughn for his contributions to the process and keeping psychologists off this list of “not professionals.”

Certain students may no longer receive the same loan for their studies as what counts as "professional" will determine how much they get.

11/24/2025

APA 2026 in Washington, DC Call for Proposals!

10/24/2025

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10/23/2025

We're already thinking ahead to American Psychological Association Convention 2026 in Washington, DC! Please consider submitting a proposal for Div. 55 programming starting on 11/5!

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!