Clinical Psychology Internship in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Psychology

Application Procedures

Requirements of Applicants

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD or PsyD program that is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Further, they must be U.S. Citizens or hold a Permanent Residents Visa.  Applicants must have completed at least two years of graduate training in psychology. Significant progress toward the completion of the doctoral dissertation is appropriate and completion of the dissertation is desirable.  
We strive to recruit applicants who are well-prepared for the challenges of internship. To that end, we seek interns who have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: developmental disabilities, evaluation of pediatric/child populations, pediatric psychology, pediatric chronic illness, and child and family cognitive behavioral/behavioral intervention. Successful applicants are expected to have training and background in the theoretical orientation of the training program. That is, we select applicants who have didactic training and experience in models of practice that focus on using empirical data and methods to select/evaluate assessment and intervention practices. Optimal candidates have experience with or interest in interdisciplinary care. Assessment and treatment experience with children is essential. Well developed social skills and an ability to work collaboratively are a plus.

How to Apply

No participant, employee, student, beneficiary, or potential beneficiary of the Oregon Health & Science University shall be discriminated against on the basis of age, color, handicap, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or sex.   For such matters, direct inquiries to Jilma Meneses, OHSU Director of Affirmative Action, or to the Office of Civil Rights, Washington D.C., 20201

The following is to be submitted for a complete application:

A. The APPIC Application for Psychology Internship as it appears on the APPIC homepage (http://www.appic.org).
B . The APPIC certification of readiness for internship signed by your Director of Training.
C . An official transcript of your graduate work.
D . A current curriculum vita that includes the following (as appropriate):

  1. Educational history.
  2. Professional experience including clinical and research endeavors.
  3. Membership in professional societies.
  4. Papers published, presented, and in press.
  5. Other relevant training and/or experience.
  6. Honors and awards.

E .Three letters of reference from professionals familiar with your academic, clinical, and/or research activities.
F . A description of your psychological interests and goals for the training year (which may be addressed as part of the APPIC application or as part of a cover letter).
G . If you wish to receive confirmation that we have received your application materials, please include self-addressed stamped postcard. Or if you submit your application via e-mail, specify in the e-mail text that you would like confirmation of receipt.


Please submit all application materials together in a single packet in hard copy or email application materials. Letters of reference may be sent separately.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 14 , 2008 (All application materials must be received by this date)

Address to which the application should be sent:

Kurt A. Freeman, Ph.D.
Training Director in Psychology
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center/OHSU
P.O. Box 574
Portland OR 97207
Email:  navan@ohsu.edu

If you submit your application via e-mail, all attachments must be Word documents.

Telephone inquiries should be directed to: (503) 494-2734

Selection Process

Processing of applications begins in the fall and candidates should allow sufficient time for receipt and review of the completed application and receipt of the letters of reference by NOVEMBER 14 , 2008 . Only complete applications, including letters, received by the deadline will be considered. 

The CDRC Division of Psychology has developed a formal selection process using standard rating methods and agreed upon criteria to assist in the decision of whether and where to rank applicants. All completed applications will receive an initial review to determine whether candidates meet minimum requirements for our training program. Based on this review, selected candidates will be invited to attend one of two MANDATORY Open House events (see below). All candidates who are invited to attend an Open House event and who do so will be included in our final ranking decisions. Final decisions regarding rank ordering of candidates are made following a standard rating process and group discussions involving all core faculty members involved in the internship program and will occur following the Open House events.

Open House Interview Events:

Applicants will receive a formal invitation to attend the Open House Interview (by the APPIC Interview Notification due date). The Open House Interview involves an opportunity to learn more about the specific training activities of the internship program and the clinical, research, and administrative activities of the core faculty participating in the internship program. Further, candidates have an opportunity to dialog with current interns. Additionally, small group interviews with several different faculty are conducted. Finally, a tour of the facilities is offered. The Open House Interview event is evaluative in nature and information, both formal and informal, gathered that day will be used in determining ultimate rank order of candidates.
                                                                                
Two dates will be offered for the Open House Interview. Both dates will occur in mid January, 2009 (final dates will be posted in the near future; please check back for updated details).

Invited candidates for whom attending an Open House Interview Event is considered a hardship are encouraged to contact the Director of Training to discuss alternate information gathering and evaluative possibilities at their earliest convenience.

Dates of the Training Year:

The training year runs from September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010. Initially, interns complete an orientation that focuses on activities specifically related to psychology, including familiarizing trainees with faculty research mentors and community placement options. Then, orientation will include trainees from a variety of disciplines, and will highlight aspects of the interdisciplinary training experience.

Previous Psychology Interns

Former interns have continued on into successful careers in psychology. Listed below are some examples of their current positions:

    • Post doctoral fellowships in pediatric psychology, behavioral medicine, neuropsychology, child and family studies, developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders of children and adolescents
    • Academic positions at national and international universities and medical centers
    • Clinical psychologists in community-based programs
    • Clinical psychologists in private practice
    • School psychologists

    APPIC