Program Overview
We’re excited to continue welcoming talented nurse practitioners to the NP Masterclass in 2027. The NP Masterclass is a first-of-its-kind educational program designed exclusively for nurse practitioners focused on reproductive mental health. Led by world-renowned MGH and Harvard faculty Drs. Lee Cohen, Marlene Freeman, and colleagues, the Masterclass provides direct access to expert faculty, live case consultation, didactics, and a clinical certification upon graduation. This is not an introductory course or self-paced training. It is a pathway to clinical mastery, professional recognition, and lasting connection with your NP peers in a small, interactive cohort – guided by the very pioneers who shaped this field.
NPs selected for one of our two 2027 cohorts will not only benefit from mentorship and advanced training, but also help shape the future of nurse practitioner education and clinical practice – grounded in the latest evidence-base and expertise from the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health.
Note: CME credits are not available at this time
Program Benefits
We’re so grateful for the feedback we received from our pilot cohorts in 2026. This year we’re extending the course—more sessions, more didactics, and more time with faculty.
- 12 Live Sessions (enrolling now for January – June) for NPs including didactics and case discussion with Drs. Cohen, Freeman, and leading MGH faculty.
- Members-only community & dedicated list-serve.
- Professional recognition: Receive an “NP Masterclass” e-certificate upon graduation from the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health.
- 20% discount off any CWMH-affiliated CME courses and conferences in 2027
Syllabus
Enjoy topics and didactics directly shaped by feedback from Masterclass members, and guest faculty presenters with domain expertise. Examples include:
- Major depressive disorder during pregnancy.
- Postpartum psychosis: insights from the MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project.
- Specialized psychotherapies across the perinatal period.
- Pharmacological intervention for substance use disorders during the perinatal period.
- Bipolar disorder across pregnancy and the postpartum.
- ADHD in women: a focus across the reproductive life span.
- Things we “always” and “never” do in reproductive psychiatry.
- Menopause and related symptoms: insights into midlife mental health.
- Lessons from the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications.
Program Cost
- $2000 program fee due to confirm seat upon acceptance (payment due November 15th, 2026)
- Your investment directly supports the time and unmatched expertise of Drs. Cohen, Freeman and MGH faculty, ensuring their ability to provide hands-on guidance, didactic teaching, and live case consultation in a small cohort.
- Enrollment will be capped at 50 to preserve the depth of discussion.
Session Dates
Now enrolling for January 2027, please stay tuned for Fall 2027 course dates. Live sessions will be held biweekly on Mondays from 1-2PM EST from January – June 2027, unless indicated otherwise. Please see session dates for 2027 below:
| Session | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 11 |
| Session 2 | January 25 |
| Session 3 | February 8 |
| Session 4 | February 22 |
| Session 5 | March 8 |
| Session 6 | March 22 |
| Session 7 | April 12 |
| Session 8 | April 26 |
| Session 9 | May 10 |
| Session 10 | May 24 |
| Session 11 | June 14 |
| Session 12 | June 28 |
Application Process and Dates
We will enroll the 2027 NP Masterclass through a selective application process, with final decisions made by Drs. Cohen and Freeman. This is to ensure our cohort brings together a diverse mix of experiences, practice settings, and credible perspectives in reproductive psychiatry.
Please see key dates for The NP Masterclass below:
- Applications Open: September 22nd, 2026
- Rolling Admissions Begin: October 15th, 2026 (decisions announced via email)
- Payment Due To Confirm Seat Upon Acceptance: November 15th, 2026
- The Masterclass Begins: January 11th, 2027