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Committees of the American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy
The committees of Division 55 cover topics such as awards, fellows, newsletter and the convention program.
Become a Member of the Society for Prescribing Psychology
Membership levels and application procedures for APA Div. 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychology).
Division 55 Fellows
List of fellows and criteria for the American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy.
Educator of the Year
This award recognizes an exemplary educator in the area of clinical psychopharmacology and prescribing/medical psychology.
Distinguished Contribution to the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy at the National Level
Applicants should have a demonstrated track record of activities with a national influence on the profession, such as successful passage of legislation, a sustained period of advocacy at the national level, major educational contributions or other sustained contributions.
Division 55 and RxP History [PDF]
Division 55 history timeline
John D. Preston Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Psychopharmacology
This award is aimed at those who have substantially contributed to the field of clinical psychopharmacology through scholarly works.
Patrick H. DeLeon Prize for Outstanding Student Contribution to the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy
Awarded on the basis of a paper on the subject of psychopharmacology or the advancement of the prescriptive authority movement.
Distinguished Contribution to the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy at the State Level
This award recognizes a significant contribution to the prescriptive authority agenda at the state, provincial or territorial level.
About the Society for Prescribing Psychology
Division 55's mission statement includes encouraging the collaborative practices with other health professions and promoting the public interest
Publications of the Society for Prescribing Psychology
Division 55 publishes a newsletter, The Tablet.
Quick Reference to Psychiatric Medications [PDF]
Lists of antdeipressants quick reference to psychiatric medications.
Continuing Education
The Committee on Continuing Education provides oversight to the many CE programs in clinical psychopharmacology and related topics relevant to or of possible interest to those interested in the specialty of clinical psychopharmacology.
Research Council
The task of the Research Council is to keep abreast of the clinical research relevant to the specialty and highlight articles and issues of interest
Society for Prescribing Psychology
Division 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychology) was created to enhance psychological treatments combined with psychopharmacological medications.
Major Caraveo National Service Award
This award recognizes a medical or prescribing psychologist who strives to help underserved populations.
Division 55 Awards
Awards offered through Division 55
Diversity Council
The mission of the Diversity Council is to promote inclusion of diversity-relevant issues in the administration of Division 55
Training Council
The purpose of the Training Council is to monitor, coordinate and ensure that training in clinical psychopharmacology includes APA requirements, current clinical practice and relevant knowledge.
Past Presidents
Past presidents of Division 55.
President of the Society for Prescribing Psychology
Current president of Division 55.
Board of Directors
The board of directors is comprised of Division 55 officers.
The Tablet December 2024 issue [PDF]
In this issue: Past President’s Column, a message from the President-elect, Mood and mind: Exploring and treating childhood bipolar disorder and anxiety and more.
The Tablet August 2024 issue [PDF]
In this issue: President's column, President-elect candidates and more.
The Tablet May 2024 issue [PDF]
In this issue: AUD article review, 'Etchings of the Mind' book summary, grant announcements and more.