Psychology Internship Program
Offer and Acceptance Policy
Thank you for your interest in the Psychology Internship Program at Western
Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC). Enclosed is our brochure describing
both the Program and WPIC.
The Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) has
developed a uniform application for psychology internship that we use at WPIC.
This comprehensive application was designed to meet the needs of internships in
the U.S. and Canada and to minimize work for applicants who typically apply to
numerous programs. The application can be accessed and completed by computer.
You can obtain a copy at the APPIC Web site: http://www.appic.org/
Internship programs have been requested not to alter the application document
but rather to ask applicants for any additional information required. Our
program emphasizes training for clinical psychologists who have strong research
backgrounds and who are interested in academic careers. Accordingly, we request
that applicants submit a curriculum vitae that describes research experience
(research assistant/associate experience, familiarity and experience with
research assessments, experience on federally funded projects) and
research productivity (publications and presentations). We ask that you
forward six copies of the completed application form, six copies
of your research CV, three or more letters of support, and one
validated graduate school transcript. Please indicate clearly (in a cover
letter) the address where you prefer to receive mail and the telephone number at
which you prefer to receive phone calls.
In processing applications, we use a two-step procedure. First, written
applications are screened, and students who appear best suited for our program
are invited to visit. During the visit, applicants are interviewed by members of
the faculty, tour our facilities, and have the opportunity to speak with current
interns. Second, we offer positions to students from the pool of those who are
interviewed.
This year the deadline for applications is November 1, 2007.
Please note that we accept applications only from students in APA-approved Ph.D.
programs in clinical psychology. Interview visits will be scheduled for January
11 and 18, 2008, and the results of the computer match will be released on
February 25, 2008.
We observe all APPIC guidelines in our intern recruitment process. APPIC has
strengthened its position regarding sharing of information about ranking of
candidates and sites, and we endorse the current position--that is, as members
of APPIC, we understand and accept the policy that neither we, nor any member at
our training facility (including current interns and fellows), will solicit,
accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant prior
to uniform notification day.
Best wishes for success in making a satisfying internship match.
Melissa A. Kalarchian, Ph.D.
Co-Director
email: kalarchianma@upmc.edu |
