Two decades of research have shown that psychedelic-assisted care holds significant promise for transforming how we treat complex conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction. Yet most academic healthcare programs offer minimal, if any, education on psychedelic science or practice. The University Psychedelic Education Program (U-PEP) was created to fill this gap. 

U-PEP is a philanthropically supported initiative that equips university faculty across disciplines with the knowledge, resources, and community to integrate evidence-based psychedelic content into their curricula — laying the groundwork for the next generation of practitioners, researchers, and educators. 

U-PEP’s model creates a multiplier effect: we educate faculty, who in turn educate their students, who go on to educate patients, policymakers, and communities. Our interprofessional approach is central to U-PEP’s vision of cultivating a health workforce that is prepared to discuss psychedelic-assisted care with patients, guide referrals, and, for some providers, deliver treatment.