Conscious Physicians Psychedelics Academy

CPPA Psychedelics Preparation Online Course

The Field Is Moving — Are You Trained Yet?

The Workforce Isn't Ready. The Field Isn't Waiting.

In April, the federal government ordered agencies to fast-track psychedelic treatment. In July, Eli Lilly paid $2.8 billion to enter this space — the largest psychedelics deal in pharma history. In New Mexico, SB219 is finishing its rulemaking right now.

This isn't a future trend. It's happening this year. And the clinicians who prepare now — who do their own work first — are the ones who will lead this field instead of scrambling to catch up.

CPPA is the answer to the training gap.

Video: Dr. Lida Fatemi introduces the CPPA Psychedelics Preparation Online Course, a 15-week physician-led training for healthcare professionals in psychedelic preparation, safety, and integration.

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15 weeks. Physician-led, Trauma Informed. CEU provided to NM Clinicians. Pending AMA CME accredited through UNM School of Medicine.

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Clinical Leadership & Policy Involvement

Dr. Lida Fatemi serves as an advisor to the State of New Mexico in the development of the Psilocybin Medical Act and is actively involved in shaping safe, ethical, and clinically responsible psychedelic care.

The Conscious Physicians Psychedelics Academy is currently in the process of applying for state-recognized facilitator training certification, aligning this program with emerging regulatory standards.

01 — Why Now

Federal

April 18, 2026

The White House signs an executive order fast-tracking FDA review of psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness.

The White House, Executive Order Fact Sheet, April 2026

Pharma

$2.8 Billion

Eli Lilly acquires AtaiBeckley — the largest psychedelics deal in Big Pharma history — to enter the treatment-resistant depression market.

STAT News / CNBC, July 16, 2026

State

SB219

New Mexico's Medical Psilocybin Act is in active rulemaking, targeting patient access by the end of 2026.

State of New Mexico, 2026 rulemaking docket

02 — Who This Is For

This Program Is for Those Who Hold Others

For clinicians and caregivers who carry responsibility — not just professionally, but personally.

For those shaped by lived experience, including individuals from Iran and the diaspora, and anyone carrying the imprint of war, displacement, or generational survival.

This is not just training. This is a return to how you practice — and how you live.

Physicians & Medical Providers

For those who feel the weight of burnout, responsibility, or moral injury — and are ready to practice medicine in a way that is more human, relational, and aligned with who they are.

This Program May Be a Fit If You…

  • Feel called to this work — but want to approach it safely and ethically
  • Are holding others, but know you need deeper support yourself
  • Want to integrate psychedelic-informed care into your practice
  • Are ready to do your own inner work — not just learn theory

Open To

  • Licensed healthcare professionals
  • Therapists, counselors, and social workers
  • Coaches and integrative practitioners
  • Graduate students in clinical programs

No prior psychedelic experience required.

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03 — Program Overview

Built for Clinicians Ready to Lead

The Psychedelics Preparation Program is a physician-led, evidence-based training designed for healthcare professionals who are ready to step into trauma-informed, psychedelic-integrated care.

This program is being developed in alignment with the future of regulated psychedelic care — not outside of it.

This program guides you through the full arc of care:

  • Readiness and screening
  • Intention-setting and preparation
  • Safety and ethical facilitation
  • Long-term integration and growth

Rooted in neuroscience, somatic practices, and trauma-informed clinical frameworks, this training goes beyond theory.

You will learn how to:

  • Support patients safely and ethically
  • Navigate real-world clinical complexity
  • Integrate psychedelic-informed care into your existing practice

This work begins with you.

Before guiding others, you will:

  • Develop your own emotional capacity
  • Deepen self-awareness
  • Build the presence required to hold others safely

This is what creates true leadership in this field. Whether you are new to psychedelic medicine or seeking to formalize your experience, this program provides the structure, community, and clinical depth to practice with confidence, integrity, and responsibility.

15

Modules

15

Weeks

3 hrs

Per Week

10

Faculty

Each module includes

Video LectureModule SummaryClinical PearlsCore CompetenciesQ&ALesson Guide PDFSlideshow DeckPod Reflection GuideAdditional Resources

Bonus Offerings

Weekly Group Check-In

Live every Thursday at 11:00 AM MT — a space for reflection, integration, and deeper clinical application.

Where the real learning happens.

Circle Community

A non-judgmental, confidential, and aligned space to connect, reflect, and grow alongside others on this path.

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04 — Curriculum & Faculty

15 Weeks of Expert-Led Training

Each module is led by a specialist with deep expertise — from neuroscience and traditional medicine to cognitive liberty and somatic practice.

Dr. Lida Fatemi
Week 1

Psilocybin Science, Policy & Ethics

Dr. Lida Fatemi DO, MPH

Dr. Lida Fatemi is a hospice and palliative care physician, best-selling author of The Conscious Physician Method, psychedelic educator, and legislative advisor to the State of New Mexico for the Medical Psilocybin Act. She is the founder of the Conscious Physicians Psychedelics Academy (CPPA), where she trains healthcare professionals in ancient and innovative methods of healing. An award-winning clinician and national speaker, Dr. Fatemi transforms trauma into wisdom and helps physician mothers and healthcare leaders return to joy, purpose, and embodied leadership. Associate Professor at UNM School of Medicine. Heritage: lineage of healers, physicians, and entrepreneurs from Iran, with Indigenous Zoroastrian roots from ancient Persia.

1 of 13

Bonus Modules

14

Kanna as Medicine

Dr. Lida Fatemi

15

Intention Setting

Dr. Lida Fatemi

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05 — How It Works

A Flexible Structure. A Transformational Pathway.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part training pathway toward becoming a facilitator in trauma-informed, psychedelic-integrated care.

Designed for clinicians who are balancing real lives and real responsibilities — while stepping into deeper, more meaningful work.

Self-Paced Clinical Modules

Structured, pre-recorded sessions you can move through on your own schedule.

  • Video lectures
  • Lesson guide PDFs
  • Slideshow decks
  • Curated clinical resources

Learn at your own pace — without losing depth.

Included with Enrollment

A copy of The Conscious Physician Method, integrated directly into the curriculum.

($50 value)

What Opens After Completion

Completion of this program is not the end — it is the beginning of your pathway within CPPA.

Mentorship Pathway

Join the founding cohort — the Originators — for ongoing mentorship and peer support.

Retreat Access (Priority + Preferred Pricing)

Priority access to CPPA retreats, preferred alumni pricing, and eligibility for immersive, experiential training. A portion of your tuition may be applied toward future retreat experiences as you continue along the training pathway.

Supervised Practicum

Eligibility for supervised clinical and facilitation practice — where knowledge becomes practice.

Certification Pathway

Continue into Parts 2 and 3 of the program — advanced training, retreat immersion, and a final thesis project. Completion of the full pathway leads to certification eligibility.

This Work Begins With You

You are not just learning a model. You are becoming the clinician who can hold others safely, practice with integrity, and lead in a field that is still being defined.

Part 1

You Are Here

Online Preparation

Foundation · Self-Work · Clinical Readiness

Part 2

Immersive Retreat

Embodiment · Ceremony · Experiential Learning

Part 3

Advanced Training + Practicum

Supervision · Application · Clinical Integration

Certification Pathway

Facilitator Eligibility

Leadership · Community Impact · Field Stewardship

This is not a one-time course. This is a pathway into becoming the clinician who can safely and ethically hold this work.

Heal the Clinician. Heal the Community.

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06 — Why Training Matters

Why the Current Model Falls Short

Prescription-only models often treat surface symptoms while the source of suffering — trauma, often intergenerational — stays untouched.

The training gap is documented: a Johns Hopkins-led study of 879 U.S. healthcare professionals (Scientific Reports, 2024) found a genuine lack of formalized education in current clinical training programs, even as interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy grows.

More than half of healthcare professionals surveyed expressed direct worry about the shortage of trained providers.

What if the suffering we're medicating isn't a chemical imbalance to suppress, but a message the body has been trying to deliver for years?

From Dr. Lida Fatemi

I was born and raised under an extremist regime — a world where children were not to be heard, where survival meant suppressing everything real inside me.

That fluency in suppression became the engine of extraordinary achievement — and the quiet erosion of everything I actually needed.

The desert cracked me open. What followed wasn't instant healing — it was two grueling years of relearning to walk again, with no community, no framework, no guide.

From that, the Conscious Physician Method was born. Not theory. What I lived.

I built CPPA because I needed it and it did not exist. If any part of this just landed in your body — you already know why you're here.

This Is Why I Built CPPA

07 — Outcomes

What You'll Walk Away With

This program is designed to change not only how you work — but how you show up as a clinician.

Clinical Frameworks You Can Apply Immediately

Ethical, trauma-informed psychedelic preparation frameworks grounded in real-world practice.

Walk away knowing how to support clients safely and responsibly.

A Regulated Nervous System

Develop your own practices for regulation, resilience, and sustainability.

So you can hold others — without losing yourself.

Clarity in Scope, Ethics, and Boundaries

A clear understanding of what is within your scope — and how to practice with integrity in a rapidly evolving field.

Practice with confidence, not uncertainty.

Confidence Across the Full Arc of Care

From preparation → experience → integration.

Know how to support individuals before, during, and after psychedelic work.

A Community That Continues Beyond the Program

A network of aligned clinicians committed to depth, ethics, and growth.

You are not doing this work alone.

🌟 What This Really Means

You are not just gaining skills. You are becoming the clinician who can hold complexity, navigate uncertainty, and practice with depth, presence, and responsibility.

🌿 Heal the Clinician. Heal the Community.

08 — Testimonials

Voices from the Community

“The pain I had experienced daily is gone. My sleep has improved. I have not felt this calm or peaceful in five decades. The ceremony provided the catalyst for this radical transformation.”
PHYSICIAN, BOARD-CERTIFIED INTERNIST
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09 — Investment

The CPPA Psychedelics Preparation & Integration Online Course

A 15-week, physician-led, trauma informed training that prepares healthcare professionals to engage with psychedelic-assisted therapy safely, ethically, and within scope of practice.

This program is an investment in how you practice, how you show up, and how you hold others. Your enrollment includes:

  • Fifteen modules covering the full arc of care — neuroscience and pharmacology through trauma-informed preparation, ceremony support, and long-term integration
  • Weekly live group sessions — real community, real questions, real support
  • A private Circle community of aligned clinicians doing this work with the same intention
  • The Conscious Physician Method book, integrated directly into the curriculum
  • A clear pathway toward full CPPA certification, including retreat immersion and practicum eligibility
  • AMA CME accreditation through the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (pending); CEUs available for New Mexico practitioners

Standard Tuition

$3,333

Payment plans available at checkout

The standard investment for the full program experience.

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Enrollment Bonus

  • Early Circle community access
  • Retreat credit toward your next immersion
  • Signed copy of The Conscious Physician Method

💳 Flexible Payment Options

Flexible payment plans are available at checkout. Choose the option that allows you to fully engage in the work.

Commitment with Flexibility

If you enroll and determine within the first 15 days that the program is not the right fit, you may request a 50% refund, provided:

  • Your request is submitted in writing within 15 days
  • You have not completed more than 25% of the course

Refunds are limited to one per participant and are not available for payment plans after the 15-day period.

Please Note

CPPA is not yet a state-certified pathway. CPPA is currently pursuing New Mexico state certification pathway status and is positioned as a reference model in the state's ongoing rulemaking process.

This program is educational in nature and does not authorize the administration of psychedelic substances.

Real, Not Manufactured

I want to be honest with you about timing. New Mexico's Medical Psilocybin Act has a patient access target of December 2026. The rulemaking is happening right now. Eli Lilly just paid $2.8 billion to get into this field. The federal government has already cleared the runway. The field is moving whether we are ready or not.

The clinicians who do their own work first — who build the preparation and integration framework before the demand arrives — are the ones who will lead this field. The ones who wait will scramble to catch up.

— Dr. Lida Fatemi

Why This Work Matters Now

The clinicians who heal themselves show up differently for the people they serve.

Healthcare professionals carry an extraordinary weight. You hold others through their darkest moments — grief, trauma, crisis — while often carrying unprocessed experiences of your own. This program exists because we believe the quality of care you provide is directly connected to the depth of your own healing.

Many clinicians come to this work shaped by experiences they haven't fully integrated — burnout, moral injury, childhood trauma, or the generational weight of displacement, war, and survival. These are not weaknesses. They are the lived experiences that, once understood and metabolized, become your greatest clinical assets.

When you regulate your own nervous system, when you understand trauma from the inside out, you hold space differently. Your presence changes. Your clinical judgment deepens. This is what it means to heal the clinician so you can heal the community.

At the same time, we are entering a critical moment in healthcare.

Psilocybin has received FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for treatment-resistant depression, reflecting the growing clinical and research momentum in this field.

There is increasing federal and state-level movement toward expanding access to psychedelic therapies, including executive-level support for advancing research, and active legislative efforts across states like New Mexico to establish regulated frameworks for clinical use.

When clinicians engage in their own healing, they show up differently — and more safely — for the people they serve. This program bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and embodied practice.

10 — Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

🌿 Heal the Clinician. Heal the Community.

You were taught to endure. To stay quiet. To keep going no matter the cost.

There comes a point where survival is no longer enough.

This is about learning:

  • How to feel safe — without losing your strength
  • How to care for others — without abandoning yourself
  • How to transform everything you've carried into something that serves

🌟 This Is the Moment

The field is evolving. The need is growing.

The question is not whether this work matters.

It's whether you are ready to step into it.

If anything on this page lives in your body right now — that's not a coincidence. That's recognition. I'd be honored to walk this next part with you.

Limited cohort · Rolling acceptance

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$3,333 • Payment plans available • 15 weeks

🌿 Heal the Clinician. Heal the Community.

Conscious Physicians Psychedelics Academy

This program is educational in nature and does not provide training in psychedelic administration or medical treatment.

At the federal level, psychedelic substances remain classified as controlled substances. There is, however, increasing federal support for psychedelic research and expanding state-level frameworks, including in New Mexico, where regulated clinical models are actively being developed.

Participants are responsible for practicing within their professional scope and applicable jurisdictional laws.