Menopause Society Certified Provider (MSCP)

The MSCP credential means the provider has passed a rigorous examination demonstrating advanced, current knowledge of menopause medicine — including the physiology of hormonal transition, evidence-based hormone therapy, and management of all menopausal symptoms and health consequences. Fewer than a fraction of practicing clinicians hold this credential. It signals a specific, validated level of expertise in an area where most patients receive inadequate care from generalists.

Menopause medicine requires specialized knowledge that is not standard in medical or PA school curricula. Most clinicians managing perimenopausal and menopausal women have general knowledge at best. The MSCP demonstrates that Michelle has specifically, rigorously trained in the full complexity of menopausal care — including the current evidence on hormone therapy safety, the nuanced management of different menopausal phenotypes, and the latest guidelines from The Menopause Society. This directly affects the quality of care patients receive.

The Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society, NAMS) is the leading professional organization in North America dedicated to advancing the knowledge and treatment of menopause. Its clinical practice guidelines are the most authoritative and widely respected standards for menopause care in North America. When major news organizations, NIH, or ACOG reference evidence-based menopause guidance, they frequently cite The Menopause Society. SPOKEmed's protocols are aligned with and informed by these guidelines.