Clinical Psychology Internship in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Psychology

Research Activities

Required Expectations:

One of the goals of the CDRC Internship Program is to ensure that trainees are well versed in the link between science and practice. To that end, we specifically involve all trainees in scholarly activity during the course of their training year to ensure familiarity with the scientific method. Each intern will plan, develop, and/or participate in a research project during the year. The specific focus of the research activity is tailored to the long term goals of the trainee as is possible (e.g., trainees with plans for entering academia afforded greater opportunities to take substantial lead on research leading to authorship on publications).

There are many ongoing clinical research projects in progress in which the interns may participate. An intern is also able to develop projects of his/her own, if a match between faculty expertise and trainee interest exists. Supervision by a core faculty member is provided for the planning and execution of the project; collaboration with researchers beyond the Division of Psychology core faculty is possible at times. Presentation of the project and results at the end of the academic year on the LEND Research Day is expected.

The Psychology Faculty are actively involved in a variety of research activities in areas such as diagnosis of Autistic Disorder versus other related disorders, behavioral phenotyping of metabolic conditions, behavioral pediatrics (e.g., sleep/bedtime problems elimination disorders), parenting practices, psychosocial interventions for youth with chronic medical conditions, health and health promotion for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities, and functional behavioral assessment methods. Faculty research activities include a blend of grant-supported projects (with funding from federal and nonfederal/private sources) as well as projects based on data obtained via clinical activities using standardized protocols. Please review information about the Division of Psychology faculty to learn more about areas of research interest.

Additional Opportunities:

An intern may participate in additional, ongoing research projects as his/her interests and time dictate. Participation on the CDRC Research Committee is also possible. Opportunities to work on grant projects and/or participate in the generation of new grant proposals are available. Further, opportunities to provide guest reviews of manuscripts submitted to journals for possible publication exist. Opportunities to co-author review articles or book chapters are often available for interested trainees.

 

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