Clinical Psychology Internship in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Psychology

Supervision

The faculty take into account the intern's background and interests when developing a plan for the training year so that experiences are somewhat individually tailored. Multiple members of the psychology faculty serve as supervisors, depending on the clinic, the type of case to which the intern is assigned, and an intern's research and community placement. Psychology interns may receive additional supervision by a faculty member of any of the disciplines represented at the CDRC, particularly in the interdisciplinary clinics.  

The Child Development and Rehabilitation Center and the Doernbecher Children's Hospital were built expressly for teaching purposes and many clinic rooms are fitted with one-way mirrors. Some rooms have two-way communication systems and many have videotaping capabilities. Throughout the year supervisors observe the clinical activities of the interns and then meet with them later for supervisory discussion. Supervisors attend clinical staffings and parent feedback sessions with interns. At any one time, an intern may have two to four supervisors, depending on clinical activities, and receive an average of four to ten hours of observation and discussion from supervisors weekly.

Evaluation

Each supervisor evaluates interns in writing following completion of each rotation. The training director and at least one other supervisor discuss results with the intern. Procedures whereby the interns evaluate the faculty and program are also used. Detailed reports of intern activity and progress are sent to the Director of Clinical Training at the intern's graduate program in accordance with the director's wishes, but always at least twice during the internship year.

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