Mission Statement

The Academy of Medical Psychology (AMP) is a membership organization for those who are interested or trained in medical psychology. AMP was founded in 1998 to provide a number of membership services, including continuing education, mentoring, recruitment of those wanting to become involved in medical psychology, and to promote research on the practice of medical psychology. The members of AMP are dedicated to advocating for and spreading the practice of Medical Psychology.

Medical Psychology: The practice of medical psychology involves an awareness of and training in medical, psychological, and social factors that inform a broad spectrum of services including psychological diagnosis, treatment, consulting about the use of psychotropic medications, and prescribing of psychotropic medication within the scope of the practice of the profession. For a more extensive definition of medical psychology, please read THIS Also, please see our coverage of medical psychology in WIKIPEDIA

AMP News, Notices, Events, Headlines

New book on Medical Psychology: Editor: Dr. John Caccavale The book is written by two past presidents of the American Psychological Association (APA), a Past Member of the APA Council of Representatives (Board), Board Members of the National Practitioners Association in Psychology (nappp.org), Board Member of the Academy of Medical Psychology, and leaders in the field. Dr. Morris of CMHC, Inc. authored three chapters in the book.  He is the former president of the Academy of Medical Psychology and on the board of of the National Practitioner Association, and a past member of the leadership of the APA.  Dr. Morris indicated that the field of Medical Psychology is emerging as one of the best partners for general physicians as they move into the era of Integrated Care Models. The book is available  in paperback and Kindle format from Amazon.com.  Click the links below to choose either version. Get the Paperback Version   |   Download the Kindle Version