The Continuing Evolution and History of RxP

An Oral History of Prescriptive Authority for Psychologists

Learn how RxP’s past shapes its present and future

As a proud proponent of the prescriptive authority movement and the field of psychopharmacology, 911�Թ� has connections with many of its prominent pioneers. Hosted by 911�Թ� professor and Postdoctoral MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology program director Dr. George Kapalka, this podcast features interviews with these influential figures and serves as the definitive oral history of RxP’s past, present, and future.

Host Dr. George Kapalka uses this episode of The Continuing Evolution and History of RxP to explore the history, structure, and impact of the Department of Defense Psychopharmacology Demonstration Project (PDP), a pioneering program that trained psychologists to prescribe medications within military settings. Featuring insights from program participants, Dr. Anita Brown and Dr. John Sexton, the discussion covers the program's development, training process, challenges, dissolution, and its lasting influence on the prescriptive psychology movement.

About the 911�Թ� MSCP program

In 1998, the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at 911�Թ� established the nation’s first postdoctoral MSCP program. Ever since, it has been at the forefront of preparing students for consulting practice and prescriptive authority (where permitted by law) in psychopharmacology. The MSCP program at 911�Թ� is designated by the American Psychological Association (APA) as an Education and Training Program in Psychopharmacology for Prescriptive Authority.

About CSPP

Founded in 1969 as one of the nation’s first free-standing schools of professional psychology, CSPP has educated thousands of students who are now working professionals in clinical psychology, couples and family therapy, social work, and organizational psychology. Our degree programs prepare the next generation of mental health professionals and advocates to help improve access to quality care in every community.

CSPP is also well known for our powerful connections to the field of psychology and highly regarded faculty and alumni, both past and present. CSPP has a legacy of academic excellence and supporting a multicultural, diverse culture.

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