SCHEDULE OF NMSU PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY CLASSES
SEPTEMBER2014-SEPTEMBER 2016
1220 Stewart Street; Las Cruces, NM
O’Donnell Hall Room 027
UNIT 1: FOUNDATION OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Class #1– Day 1 September 27, 2014CEP 801
Welcome and Orientation
Instructors: Jo Velasquez, Ph.D., Marlin Hoover, Ph.D., and Elaine LeVine, Ph.D.
Class # 1 - Day 2 September 28, 2014 CEP 801
Introduction to Gross Anatomy
Instructors: Mai Oushy, M.D., M.P.H.
Class #2 – Day 1 October 18, 2014CEP 801
Introduction to Neuroanatomy and Chemical Anatomy of the Nervous System
Instructor: Tony Kreuch, Psy.D.
Class #2 – Day 2 October 19, 2014 CEP 801
Neuroanatomical Dissection
Instructor: Tony Kreuch, Psy.D.
Class #3 – Day 1 November 15, 2014CEP 801
Neuroanatomy and Chemical Anatomy of the Nervous System
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
Class #3 – Day 2 November 16, 2014 CEP 802
Neuroanatomy and Chemical Anatomy of the Nervous System
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
Class #4 – Day 1 December6, 2014 CEP 802
Chemistry and Biochemistry for the Prescribing Psychologist
Instructor: Kevin McGuinness, Ph.D.
Class #4 – Day 2 December7, 2014CEP 802
Chemistry and Biochemistry for the Prescribing Psychologist- continued
Instructor: Kevin McGuinness, Ph.D.
Class #5 – Day 1 January24, 2015 CEP 802
Human Physiology and Neurophysiology and Related Drug Groups for Treatment
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
Class #5 – Day 2 January25, 2015CEP 802
Human Physiology and Neurophysiology and Related Drug Groups for Treatment- continued
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
UNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY
Class #6 – Day 1 February21, 2015 CEP 803
Principles of Pharmacology-I
Instructor: Robert Julien, Ph.D.
Class #6 – Day 2 February22, 2015CEP 803
Principles of Pharmacology-I – continued
Instructor: Robert Julien, Ph.D.
Class #7 – Day 1 March 14, 2015 CEP 803
Principles of Pharmacology-II
Instructor: Robert Julien, Ph.D.
Class #7 – Day 2 March15, 2015 CEP 803
Principles of Pharmacology-II– continued
Instructor: Robert Julien, Ph.D.
UNIT 3: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
Class #8 – Day 1 April18, 2015 CEP 803
Physical Assessment – Skill Building; Introduction to the Basic Physical,
and Laboratory Assessment
Instructor: Mitchell Simson, M.D.
Class #8 – Day 2 April19, 2015 CEP 806
Physical Assessment – Skill Building; Introduction to the Basic Physical,
and Laboratory Assessment
Instructor: Mitchell Simson, M.D.
Class #9 – Day 1 May9, 2015 CEP 806
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Immune System
and Skin
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D.
Class #9 – Day 2May10, 2015 CEP 806
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Immune System
and Skin
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D. and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #10 – Day 1 June 13, 2015 CEP 806
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D.
Class #10 – Day 2 June14, 2015 CEP 806
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Cardiovascular System– continued
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D., and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #11 – Day 1 July 18, 2015 CEP 807
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Pulmonary System
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D.
Class #11 – Day 2 July19, 2015 CEP 807
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Pulmonary System– continued
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D., and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #12 – Day 1 August 15, 2015 CEP 807
Pathophysiology and Neuropathology
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
Class #12 – Day 2 August16, 2015 CEP 805
Pathophysiology and Neurological Assessment
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D. and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #13 – Day 1 September 19, 2015 CEP 807
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Renal System
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D.
Class #13 – Day 2 September20, 2015 CEP 807
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Renal System– continued
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D., and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #14 – Day 1 October 17, 2015 CEP 808
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D.
Class #14 – Day 2 October18, 2015 CEP 808
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System– continued
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D., and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #15 – Day 1 November 14, 2015 CEP 808
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Endocrine and Exocrine Functions and the Female Reproductive System
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D.
Class #15 – Day 2 November15, 2015 CEP 808
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment of the Endocrine and Exocrine Functions and the Female Reproductive System– continued
Instructor: Mai Oushy, M.D.,and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #16 – Day 1 December 12, 2015 CEP 808
Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment-Advanced Discussion of
Psychopathology and Laboratory Assessment
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
Class #16 – Day 2 December 13, 2015CEP 804
Head to Toe Physical Examination –Exam-Demonstration by Students
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D., and Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
UNIT 4: CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Class #17 – Day 1 January 16, 2016 CEP 804
Psychopharmacology of Mood (Affective) Disorders
Instructor:TBA
Class #17 – Day 2 January 17, 2016CEP 804
Psychopharmacology of Mood (Affective) Disorders– continued
Instructor: TBA
Class #18 – Day 1 February13, 2016CEP 804
Psychopharmacology of Bipolar Disorders
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #18 – Day 2February 14, 2016CEP 804
Psychopharmacology of Disorders of Attention, Cognition, and Impulse Control
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #19 – Day 1 March12, 2016CEP 805
Psychopharmacology of Psychotic Disorders
Instructor: Elaine Orabona Foster, Ph.D., M.S.C.P
Class #19 – Day 2March 13, 2016 CEP 805
Psychopharmacology of Psychotic Disorders– continued
Instructor: TBA
Class #20 – Day 1 April 16, 2016CEP 805
Psychopharmacology of Anxiety Disorders
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #20 – Day 2April 17, 2016CEP 805
Psychopharmacology of Anxiety Disorders – continuedand Sleep Disorders
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
UNIT 5: SPECIAL TOPICS
Class #21 – Day 1 May 14, 2016 SPED 495/ CEP 809
The Integration of Behavioral Treatments with Psychopharmacology
in the Treatment of Children
Instructor: Mario Marquez, Ph.D.
Class #21 – Day 2May 15, 2016 SPED 495/ CEP 809
The Integration of Behavioral Treatments with Psychopharmacology
in the Treatment of Children
Instructor: Mario Marquez, Ph.D.
Class #22 – Day 1 June 11, 2016 SPED 495/ CEP 809
The Ethical Practice of Integrated Behavioral Care
Instructor: Lia Billington, Ph.D.
Class #22 – Day 2June 12, 2016SPED 495/ CEP 809
The Ethical Practice of Integrated Behavioral Care– continued
Instructor: Lia Billington, Ph.D.
Class #23 – Day 1 July 16, 2016 SPED 495/ CEP 809
Treatment of the Elderly
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #23 – Day 2July 17, 2016SPED 501/ CEP 810
Review of online material diversity, andTreatment of the Elderly
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #24 – Day 1 August 13, 2016 SPED 501/ CEP 810
Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
Class #24 – Day 2August 14, 2016SPED 501/ CEP 810
Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders– continued
Instructor: Mitch Simson, M.D.
Class #25 – Day 1 September 16, 2016 SPED 501/ CEP 810
Synthesis and Overview
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #25 – Day 2September 17, 2016SPED 501/ CEP 810
Synthesis and Overview– continued
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
Class #25 – Day 3September 18, 2016SPED 501/ CEP 810
Synthesis and Overview – continued
Instructor: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D.
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Practica - Fall–2016- CEP 811/SPED 598 – Must be completed between nine months and three years’ time frame; and
The semester you finish the 450 hour-100 patient practicum: CEP 812. (Must be completed between nine months and three years’ time frame)
The graduate program leading to the Master’s Degree must be completed within seven years (or eight successive summers) including completion of the Master’s Thesis or final project (Capstone Exam). Any coursework more than seven years old at the time of the final examination will not be included.