Alliant University

The Continuing Evolution and History of RxP

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As a proud proponent of the prescriptive authority movement and the field of psychopharmacology, Alliant University has connections with many of its prominent pioneers. Hosted by Alliant professor and Postdoctoral MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology ( https://www.alliant.edu/psychology/clinical-psychopharmacology/ms ) program director Dr. George Kapalka ( https://www.alliant.edu/faculty/george-kapalka ) , this podcast features interviews with these influential figures and serves as the definitive oral history of RxP’s past, present, and future.

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Ep. 7: The Illinois RxP Blueprint ft. Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer 25.06.2026 1:10:01

On this day in 2014, Illinois became just the third state to enact prescriptive authority for psychologists. This episode of The Continuing Evolution and History of RxP features the inside story of its creation. Host Dr. George Kapalka sits down with Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer for an in-depth discussion of the decades-long effort to secure prescribing rights for psychologists in Illinois. The conversation...

Ep. 6: Inside the U.S. Military’s Pioneering RxP Program 21.05.2026 1:03:05

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 di...

Ep. 5: Turning Vision into Training with Dr. Elaine LeVine and Dr. Stephen Berger 05.02.2026 1:15:23

Dr. George Kapalka speaks with two central figures in the early development of psychopharmacology training for psychologists outside the military: Dr. Elaine LeVine and Dr. Stephen Berger. The conversation traces the origins and evolution of the Prescribing Psychologist Register (PPR), founded by Dr. Samuel Feldman, and examines how early certificate-based training programs laid the groundwork for...

Ep. 4: Building Bridges: The Role of Relationships in RxP with Dr. Glenn Ally 08.01.2026 51:29

Dr. George Kapalka and Dr. Glenn Ally continue their conversation on the evolution of prescriptive authority for psychologists in Louisiana, highlighting the challenges faced, the relationships built, and the legislative efforts that led to significant changes in the field. Dr. Ally shares personal anecdotes and insights on the importance of collaboration, the role of the APA, and the identity of...

Ep. 3: The Politics of RxP with Dr. Glenn Ally 26.11.2025 43:04

In this look at The Continuing Evolution and History of RxP, Alliant MSCP program director Dr. George Kapalka interviews Dr. Glenn Ally, a pioneer of the RxP movement in Louisiana. In Part 1 of their conversation, they discuss movement’s history, the political landscape surrounding the legislation, the importance of training programs, and the role of consumer advocacy groups like LaFACT. Dr. Ally...

Ep. 2: "Psychologists Can Do It Better" with Dr. Mario Marquez 16.10.2025 23:37

In Part 2 of the premiere of our RxP oral history podcast, Dr. Mario Marquez shares his experiences and insights as one of the first prescribing psychologists in the United States. He discusses the challenges he faced, the evolution of prescribing psychology in New Mexico, and the importance of building relationships with legislators to navigate the complexities of prescribing regulations. Dr. Mar...

Ep. 1: Seeing the Need with Dr. Mario Marquez 08.09.2025 31:36

In the premiere episode of our oral history podcast on the history of psychopharmacology, Dr. George Kapalka interviews Dr. Mario Marquez, a pioneer in prescribing psychology. They discuss the history and evolution of the RxP movement, particularly in New Mexico, where the first legislation allowing psychologists to prescribe medications was passed in 2002. Dr. Marquez shares his personal motivati...