Psychology Internship Program
Requirements for Admission
This program is designed specifically for students matriculated in a doctoral training program who have
completed at least three years of full‐time graduate study in clinical psychology, including practicum level
experience in diagnostic assessment and various intervention modes, including specific experience with
children and families. Preference is given to students in APA‐approved doctoral programs in clinical
psychology. In order to be considered for internship, dissertation proposals must be defended by the
application deadline.
The Division of Psychology represents multiple theoretical approaches, and thus preference is given to
applicants who are broadly prepared in child psychotherapy as well as in cognitive, behavioral and
educational evaluations.
Application Procedure and Deadline
Applications must be received on or before November 1, 2012. As a member of the Association for
Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and In accordance with its policies, our
application constitutes the AAPI Online Form.
Interviews
Interviews are by invitation only. In order to be considered for an interview, your completed application
must be received by November 1, 2012 Interviews and tours will be conducted on only two dates: January
9th and 16th, 2013, with the full faculty and a group of applicants. We will not be able conduct individual
interviews on additional dates. Invitations for interviews will be sent after December 15. If you wish to
check your status, please contact Ms. Abby Ralph, Psychology Training Coordinator (202 476‐5995;
aralph@childrensnational.org) on or after December 17th.
Offers and Acceptances
The Internship Program at Children's Hospital is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral
and Internship Centers (APPIC). This site agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at this training
facility will solicit, accept or use any ranking information from any intern applicant. Children’s National will
be participating in the APPIC Internship Matching Program; applicants should register for the match.
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