I started this blog because…
I want to hold myself and other colleagues accountable for learning and implementing the material we are learning in our Post-doc Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology so that we will pass the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (AKA PEP) the first go-round.
Here is a brief introduction to what the heck all that means!
A Post-doc Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology is a post-doctoral degree that can only be obtained when the following prerequisites have been met:
- Licensed clinical psychologist
- BA in clinical psychology, sociology, or related field
- MA in psychology (can be obtained interim)
- Supervised by licensed clinician for 1500 pre-doc hours
- Doctorate in psychology (Either PsyD, or PhD)
- Sup. by licensed psychologist for 1500 post-doc hours
- Successful passing of the National Exam
- In the United States that is the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, or EPPP
- Successful passing of the State Ethical Exam
- Preferred to be actively practicing as a psychologist
- Time, dedication and money for the course work ahead
- Passing of the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists, the PEP
- In Louisiana, it is required to become licensed as a psychologist and medical psychologist, and
- Consult with a medical doctor, psychiatrist, or medical psychologist for 3 years
I hope this gives you a helpful introduction to the field of medical psychology, prescribing psychology, psychopharmacology, or otherwise known as pharmacopsychology — more on this next time!
Thanks for reading!
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Dr. Jen Chandler
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Posted on September 28, 2013, in psychology and tagged Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Psychology, Louisiana, Master of Science, medical psychologist, pharmacopsychology, postdoctoral master of science in psychopharmacology, prescribing psychologist, psychiatry, Psychologist, Psychology, psychopharmacology, United States. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
This is the second time I’ve been to your site.
Thanks for providing more information.
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