Division 55 Fellows

Division 55 became eligible to submit candidates for APA fellow status in 2002. The following list includes those who applied for and were accepted as initial APA fellows through Division 55 ("new fellows"). It also includes those who applied for initial APA fellow status through another Division, but then later applied for and were accepted for fellowship in Division 55 ("old fellows"). Congratulations to all!

• Andazola, John

• Baker, Deborah

• Blanck, Ronald

• Bolter, John

• Boylan Alford, Nancy

• Cullen, Elizabeth

• Faltz, Chuck

• Fowler, Ray

• Jennings, Floyd

• Mendez, Enrique Jr.

• Oleshansky, Marvin

• Patchin, Susan

• Phelps, Randy

• Quillin, James

• Rose, Sandy

• Sexton, John

• Simon, Norma

• Smyer, Michael

• Waters, Virginia

In keeping with the bylaws and membership criteria of Division 55, individuals considered for fellowship status must provide evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions to psychopharmacotherapeutic practice at the national level. Evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions may be seen in the member's direct therapeutic services; in consultation, education or administrative arenas; through leadership and contributions within professional associations; involvement in governance; legislative or regulatory activities at the local, state, regional, or national level; or, in scholarly work, including, but not limited to workshops or presentations at professional meetings, research, or publications. In all instances, the division's Fellows Committee and the Division 55 Board of Directors must concur that the candidate's evidence demonstrates an outstanding contribution. Evidence which could meet this standard of excellence may include:

1. advancing the appropriate expansion of the scope of psychological practice through focused and concerted advocacy efforts and/or within systems of health care delivery;
2. recognition for leadership in addressing issues relating to psychopharmacotherapy practice in professional meetings and/or other public settings (e.g., legislatures, public forums sponsored by consumer groups, etc.), and/or through service on national committees, task forces, steering groups, or other similar panels;
3. public recognition (i.e., awards, honorary titles, invited addresses, etc.) as an authority and/or leader in the area of psychopharmacotherapy for psychologists;
4. author, co-author, or editor of scholarly work(s) in peer-reviewed or refereed publications, which are recognized as having a major or national impact and/or having been a guiding influence on the immediate or future aspects of this area of practice; or such work which has led to advancement of this area in curricular, regulatory, or legislative, or socio-political arenas, which may include public education and information;
5. advancing the knowledge area within psychopharmacotherapy through leadership in a specific and unique area of investigation or research, encouraging and/or mentoring other psychological investigators within this area of study, or participation in review panels or grant preparation which facilitates the recognition of psychologists' general practice and/or unique practice in this area;
6.  development of innovative practice techniques or methods of service delivery that are recognized and/or used by other practitioners;
7. "old" (existing) fellows: Division members who are fellows in good standing of other APA divisions may become fellows of Division 55 by submitting to the Division 55 Fellows Committee: (a) evidence of current fellow status in other APA Division(s); (b) a current curriculum vitae; and (c) a letter of intent outlining accomplishments that merit fellow status in the division. Upon positive action by the Division 55 Fellows Committee, the applicant's name will be forwarded to the APA Fellows Committee with a recommendation for approval.

For further information about the fellowship application process and to apply via the online fellows portal, please visit the APA Fellows Application page. You can also direct questions about the application process to the Division 55 Fellows Committee chair, Eric Neumaier, PhD, ABPP.