MSCP — Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
The MSCP is the current name for what used to be called NAMS-CMP. Issued by The Menopause Society, it's the only clinician credential explicitly dedicated to menopause care in the US.
Issued by The Menopause Society
The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential is the only US clinician credential dedicated specifically to menopause and peri-menopause care. It’s issued by The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) and requires passing a competency exam plus ongoing continuing-education credits.
What it means on a provider page
When a provider on this directory carries the MSCP badge, we’re claiming they appear on the official practitioner roster of The Menopause Society at the time we verified them. Every MSCP badge links to the society’s public directory so you can re-verify in one click.
Why it’s a high-signal credential
Menopause care has historically been under-taught in medical school. An MD or DO can be fully board-certified in OB/GYN without ever having dedicated coursework on hormone therapy, vasomotor symptoms, or genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The MSCP exists because several professional societies recognized that gap.
Holding MSCP doesn’t automatically make a provider the right fit for your needs — but it’s the strongest single signal that a clinician has gone out of their way to build formal expertise in this area.
Related credentials
Frequently asked
Is MSCP the same as NAMS certification?
Yes — in 2023 NAMS (the North American Menopause Society) rebranded to The Menopause Society, and the NAMS-CMP credential became MSCP. Holders of the old credential typically keep it valid for the remainder of their cycle.
How often do MSCP holders have to recertify?
Every three years, through a combination of continuing-education credits and a competency exam.
Is MSCP a medical license?
No. MSCP is a credential layered on top of an existing medical license. Providers must hold an active state license in a qualifying clinical profession (MD, DO, NP, PA, etc.) to sit for the MSCP exam.