Psych Med School was created for visionaries
Even as a trailblazer, you appreciate a map.
There is so much excitement rippling through our community at the rise of psychedelic medicine–we all see it becoming a new specialty. We are watching the bright future of behavioral health unfold in real time.
As a healthcare professional, either just out of school or well into your career, you are more committed than ever to serve your patients at the highest caliber.
You have done “the responsible thing” for years and learned the system—but if you are honest? You have become disillusioned with traditional methods and are reaching a moment of truth.
Rushing through symptom checklists and refilling prescriptions is just not enough. Patients stay stuck.
You want your work to feel meaningful, heart-centered, and alive again. (Like that fresh-out-of-school spark… before the constraints of the system dulled it.)
Psychedelic medicine gives you that feeling, and you are ready to be a pioneer—the idea feels so exciting.
But you were trained to calculate the risk. Navigating the unknown can feel risky.
You have built a reputation, and people trust you.
Colleagues are posting about retreats, certifications, fellowships, ketamine work, MDMA trials, psilocybin facilitation and you are ready…but where do you fit?
Mastering complex information is not a problem. You know you're smart—but this landscape? It feels different because it’s so new, decentralized, and constantly changing.
Frontiers can be messy. You want to follow your curiosity while keeping your discernment.
After researching training programs, you might have more questions than answers:
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Where do I start?
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What am I really looking for?
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What do I want this to become for me?
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What am I ready for right now—and what am I not ready for yet?
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How do I step into this world with clarity and confidence…without getting overwhelmed or lost?
So, what is your first step?
First, close all the open tabs—no more research rabbit holes.
You need a tool that helps you slow down and get honest about what you want before investing thousands of dollars and your precious time in a program.
The SCOUTT™ self-assessment tool and the Psych Med School Podcast were created just for you.
Psych Med School is where you come to be informed and prepared so you can be the one who got in early. It gives you the tools you need to learn the language, understand the psychedelic medicine landscape, and make intentional choices about your next step.
Founder Dr. L Cooper brings 20 years of medical experience to the roadmap behind SCOUTT™—the self-assessment tool designed to help you understand where you are now, and where you want to go, so you can figure out how to get there.
She brings her grounded, curious presence to the Psych Med School podcast and to stages around the world, inviting you deeper into the ecosystem. Hear directly from leaders, program founders, and colleagues as they share their journeys—so you can discover your own.
This is where you come to get oriented. Ditch the overwhelm and feel lighter, like yourself again.
This is your invitation into thoughtful, honest conversations about psychedelics that are surprisingly normal (we don’t do hype here).
Start with the self-assessment tool, then listen to the podcast. And stay tuned with us on Instagram—we are just getting started on our big mission!
“Don’t doubt it, SCOUTT™ it!”
You envision:
Finding the perfect program that fits your time, budget, and life circumstances
Knowing, before you sign up, that a program has what you are looking for and that you like the teachers
Finding your footing in this growing industry so you can help build it
Offering psychedelic services to patients in a way that fits your unique career
“Dr. L Cooper introduced me to the right psychedelic medicine experts at exactly the right time.”
- S.S. Wall
Your career path into psychedelic medicine:
Don’t doubt it, SCOUTT™ it!
When you're grounded in your priorities, choosing the right program feels simple. SCOUTT™ clarifies what you’re ready for before you start exploring.
Doing your homework is part of the journey. The SCOUTT™ self-assessment gives you the answer key—saving you from hours of research, overwhelm, and expensive missteps.
Spotify Psych Med School podcast episode #3 “It’s Not Woo-Woo, It’s Leadership”: 6 months ago “Great perspective and suggestions!
- Ashly Ulrich
We’re not your average psychedelic medicine school–
Because we aren't a school at all.
Most platforms in this space focus on science, spirituality, or marketing. Many schools are designed to train you for a specific role or certification.
Psych Med School does something different. We are here to help you find your path into psychedelic medicine.
We offer a free self-assessment tool to help you get your bearings before choosing a training program. The podcast allows you to experience the ecosystem through conversations, instead of reading endless sales pages. It is your place for unbiased conversations with training leaders—so you can understand the landscape before choosing a program.
Google gives you information. Psych Med School gives you navigation and conversations.
Built from a clinician’s perspective, this platform understands licensure, stigma, and responsibility, while honoring that the psychedelic ecosystem is bigger than credentials alone.
It was created so you can explore thoughtfully, avoid costly missteps, and take your next step in a way that’s grounded and aligned with who you are as a clinician
Hi, I’m Dr. L Cooper
The real person behind SCOUTT™ (not some faceless, generic AI bot)
I have worked for 20 years as a Physician Associate, inside modern healthcare and my question is, is this really the best we can do for people?
I believe in medicine, but was feeling burned out by its limitations—rushed care, fragmented systems, and not enough space for real healing.
In late 2023, something shifted. I became alcohol-free, which brought clarity and direction. Then I attended the ASKP3 ketamine conference in Austin and had a full-body oh-wow moment.
The science was real. The clinicians were serious. Psychedelic medicine wasn’t hype—it was clearly re-emerging as a legitimate area of medicine. And yet, when I asked the most basic question—how do I actually get trained?—there was no clear answer.
Back in my hotel room, I did what any motivated clinician would do: I opened my laptop and started searching for programs. What I found? Overwhelm.
Too many programs. Inconsistent language. Hard-to-judge quality. Even with my clinical background, it was difficult to tell what was reputable and ethical or simply good marketing.
That gap is why I built Psych Med School.
I created the roadmap I couldn’t find—a grounded way to explore psychedelic education, hear directly from training leaders, and help clinicians get oriented.
Because the real tragedy, to me, would be someone feeling called to this work and then getting derailed by confusion, pressure, or the wrong next step.
And now? You don’t have to. You don’t have to do this alone. You don’t have to rush.
Here, your curiosity is met with an invitation to slow down. Get oriented.
Everyone is welcome in this conversation, and I am so glad you are here.
This is part of my service and legacy
Psych Med School isn’t just a project for me, it’s part of my life’s work. I’m building something that supports the future of psychedelic medicine education and helps shape a more organized, thoughtful ecosystem for the people coming next.
I offer keynote talks and lectures for institutions navigating psychedelic medicine education, training pathways, and professional readiness.
“Thank you so much for having us on as guests today. I am very grateful for your kindness and desire to lift up the collective community!” (11/2025)
- Gianna Sutley Program Manager | Grof® Legacy Training USA
Pick the psychedelic training program most aligned with your purpose
The assessment helps you organize. The podcast helps you explore. Together, they create a pathway that is both human and structured.
The free SCOUTT™ self-assessment clarifies where you are, now
So you can figure out your entry point into psychedelic medicine
There are so many pathways, trainings, certifications, retreats, and programs that it can feel like trying to read the stars through a cloudy sky.
You know the path is up there, but you can’t quite see it yet.
The risk isn’t just wasted money or wasted time, although that’s real.
The bigger risk is you losing momentum, trust in yourself, or walking away from the space completely because you chose something that didn’t fit your future.
SCOUTT™ is your guidepost.
After answering a few thoughtful questions, your answers are reflected back to you as a clear personal story—so you can see where you belong in the psychedelic training landscape before getting sold to.
Print it. Put it on your wall. Let it orient you while you explore what’s possible in psychedelic medicine education. Come back and take it as many times as you need.
Then, you get to start daydreaming again—in the best way. Not vague fantasy, but grounded, future-oriented clarity. The kind that reconnects you to possibility and helps you actually picture your next chapter.
The Psych Med School podcast
Where curiosity turns into discernment
The Psych Med School Podcast cuts through scattered Google searches and glossy marketing to bring you real conversations with the people who are building psychedelic training programs.
Program leaders get specific about who their training is for, how the curriculum is structured, what a session or training really feels like, and how students move through the experience.
Get a real glimpse into the psychedelic ecosystem through my eyes. I go beyond just theory or academic jargon and talk about real-world travel, conferences, conversations, leaders I’m meeting, projects I’m building, and the fun social moments that make this space feel alive.
We learn as we go and always stay curious.
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“We loved the conversation and appreciate your enthusiasm for "rising the tide" for all of us doing transformational work!” (11/2025)
- Jay Dufrechou, J.D., Ph.D. Director at Grof® Legacy Training USA
Stay oriented as the field evolves
The psychedelic medicine landscape is changing quickly—and it’s easy to feel behind or overwhelmed trying to keep up.
Join the Psych Med School email list for scouting notes to help you stay oriented.
When you join, you’ll receive:
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Notifications on new podcast episodes and highlights
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Reflections on how the field is evolving
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Invitations to pause, reassess, and re-orient
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Occasional updates on new tools, talks, and resources
We promise not to clog your inbox, just thoughtful guidance to help you stay grounded as you explore what’s next.
Stay curious
