This Certification Program consists of 10 required courses which meet the foundation qualifications for the basic science component of the qualifications for Board Certification as a Diplomate in Medical Psychology.  This group of courses requires a pre-paid $1,500 matriculation fee for AMP members and $1,700 to be assigned a faculty/instructor/mentor and to activate your modules and course work.  The student may make arrangements to pay in installments.

The required curriculum is listed in the program section labeled Continuing Education (left tab on our Home page), and by scrolling down.

This is one path (totally online and distance learning) to satisfy the basic science, knowledge base, and foundation skill and psychopharmacology training to meet the basic requirements as an alternative to the VERITAS and outside approved CE programs, a matriculated and accredited graduate program acceptable to the board, and licensure as a medical practitioner.

It also represents a certificate program for members of our society who see this as a major practice or learning interest area, but who may not currently wish to commit to finishing a residency and written and oral examination necessary to become a Diplomate in Medical Psychology.

Courses Under Development at AMP:

Limits of Psychopharmacology in Mental Illness Treatment

Introduction to Biochemistry

Introduction to Medical Psychology

Anatomy & Physiology I

Anatomy and Physiology II

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Advanced Neuroscience

Stress and Health: Biological and Psychological Interactions

Clinical Psychopharmacology I: Antidepressant Techniques

Clinical Psychopharmacology II: Antipsychotics

Laws, Rules, and Models in Medical Psychology


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Specialist Written Examination

This examination is for those who have completed all post doctorate training in Medical Psychology including academic training, preceptorship, and who have passed credentials review and have passed to "Candidacy Status".  Once Candidacy Status has been achieved and payment of examination fee has been achieved the Candidate may apply for a password to take this 100 item national examination in Medical Psychology.

Candidates will have one hour and 30 minutes to complete the 100 written questions.  Candidates must pass this examination at 75% correct or more in order to progress to the required Oral Examination Phase of board certification in Medical Psychology (Skype examination administered orally by a panel of specialists using a pool of essay questions from which to pull randomly).

If you have questions contact Dr. Jerry Morris at cmhcjerry@sbcglobal.net .