Already utilized in many residency training programs, the 12th edition of the Model Psychopharmacology Curriculum for Training Directors and Teachers of Psychopharmacology in Psychiatric Residency Programs is out - in association with the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

The 12th edition has been revised and updated with extensive pedagogy on teaching psychopharm and over 110 lectures on every DSM disorder, arranged by PG 1 to PG 4 years, plus special sections on Child-Adolescent psychopharm, Geriatric psychopharm, lectures on Alcohol and Substance Related psychopharmacology, and 9 lectures on Psychopharmacology Algorithms recognized by the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CINP). Included are “optional” lectures on every aspect of psychopharm for example: ethics, legal issues, clinical trials, etc.

In response to the ongoing need for evidence-based and comprehensive teaching content focused on psychopharmacology as part of integrated psychiatric practice, this curriculum should help participants to:

• Understand the basics of psychotropic drug use and recognize medication effects and associated side effects.

• Have a basic understanding of which psychopharmacological agents are the treatments of choice for the most common psychiatric disorders and symptoms seen in primary care.

• Understand the limitations of pharmacotherapy and its potential dangers and pitfalls.

• Have an appreciation for when not to use psychotropic drugs.

• Understand basic theoretical models relating to current knowledge of the biology of the disorder(s) in order to achieve effective use of psychotropic drugs.