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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2629
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Provisional Membership
Site: Akron Children's Hospital
Department: Division of Psychology- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Address: 215 W Bowery Street
Considine Building, 4th Floor
Akron, Ohio 44308
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH
Distance from Major City: 40 miles from Cleveland, OH
Phone: 330-543-8284
Fax:
Training Director Email: jiskander@akronchildrens.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.akronchildrens.org/pages/Pediatric-Psychology-Residency.html
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.akronchildrens.org/pages/Pediatric-Psychology-Residency.html
Primary Agency Type: Academic Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Psychology Department
Member of APPIC since: 2024
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jeannette Iskander
Chief Psychologist:
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 18
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 2
Position Information
Start Date: 7/1/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 50000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Salary Stipends (Effective July 1, 2024): $50,000 Vacation All residents are granted 3 weeks of vacation or 15 customary working days. They also receive the following holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Professional Days Residents are entitled to 5 professionals days which can be used for conference attendance, trainings, courses outside of the hospital, or dissertation completion. Educational Allowance Residents are provided $500 annually for use toward medical-related journals or books, conferences, and license renewals. Health Benefits Residents, and their dependents, are eligible to enroll in the hospital’s health, dental, and vision insurance programs. Costs are shared between the resident and the hospital. Short- and long-term disability benefits are provided. In addition, the hospital provides Group Term Life Insurance and dependent life insurance is available. Professional Liability Professional liability insurance is provided for each resident by the hospital. Parking A key access card for convenient parking is provided at no charge. Lab Coats One embroidered lab coat is provided, if desired. Relocation Expenses The hospital provides reimbursement for initial relocation expenses, up to $1,000, subject to current tax laws. Administrative Support Residents receive administrative support for onboarding, PTO requests, and travel reimbursement through the Medical Education Office at Akron Children’s Hospital, as well as the Program Coordinator. Office Space & Resources Pediatric Psychology Residents each have a cubicle in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Each resident is provided with a laptop, e-mail, and desk phone with voicemail. Residents have access to printers and copiers. Electronic copies of all forms can be found in the Residency Resources Folder within the Pediatric Psychology Residency Folder on the SharePoint Website.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Our pediatric psychology residents will participate in a combination of direct patient care (i.e., treatment, testing) and indirect patient care (i.e., consultation, team meetings) for children/adolescents and their families. Residents will also participate in individual and group supervision, as well as in didactics. Our residents will be well prepared to be highly competitive for the postdoctoral fellowship and/or position of their choosing.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/01/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 11/26/2025
Tentative interview date: 01/09/2025; 01/12/2025
Interview process description:

The pediatric psychology residency program only accepts students currently matriculated in an American Psychological Association- or Canadian Psychological Association-accredited doctoral program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology. All psychology candidates must also meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of at least three years of full-time graduate study
  2. At least 500 hours of formal, supervised practicum training in assessment and intervention (combined)
  3. Satisfactory completion of comprehensive exams
  4. Satisfactory defense of dissertation proposal
  5. Adequate preparation for internship as indicated by a statement from the applicant’s graduate program director
  6. Positions filled via APA Match system only

Once applications are received, they are reviewed by 2 to 3 faculty members and rated.  Top-rated applicants are contacted for an interview via e-mail.  Those who are not invited for interview will be contacted via e-mail.  Interviews are mandatory and consist of: an overview of the training program, interviews with faculty members, meeting with current trainees, and a Q&A with the training director.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Antioch University Seattle Holy Family University
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: No
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: No
Masters Degree Required: Yes, by application deadline
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable):
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 500
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary): No
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 4
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Other Requirements: If selected as final candidates, prospective residents must pass nicotine, drug and background screenings before employment. This includes providing records of vaccines.
Program Description

The Pediatric Psychology Residency Program aims to prepare residents for either a post-doctoral fellowship or early career psychologist position working with children and families. The training year follows a developmental process such that trainees are provided with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to increase independence throughout the training year. Clinical psychology internships are integral parts of the training, offering psychology residents advanced exposure and experience. Training opportunities are facilitated through modeling, mentoring, teaching, supervision and active skills practice.

Pediatric psychology residents pursue:

  • Advanced training in pediatric psychology through core curriculum and general training objectives
  • Specialty training in clinical areas of interest through individualized training plan and training activities

Throughout the training year, opportunities exist to complete rotations in inpatient medical settings, outpatient clinics, and within interdisciplinary teams. Residents will also gain experience completing neuropsychological and/or autism-focused assessments and diagnostic evaluations.

Successful clinical psychology internship completion is evidenced by the resident’s ability to achieve and demonstrate competency in all profession-wide competencies outlined by the American Psychological Association’s Standards on Accreditation:

  • Research
  • Ethical and legal standards
  • Individual and cultural diversity
  • Professional values, attitudes and behaviors
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Assessment
  • Intervention
  • Supervision
  • Consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills

Psychology Residency Evaluation:

Clinical psychology internship evaluation is an ongoing process, and all supervisors and residents are encouraged to share feedback with each other throughout the year. An informal residency evaluation is completed at the two-month mark. Formal evaluations of pediatric psychology residents based on the profession-wide competencies set forth by APA are completed two times a year at six and 12 months. Psychology residents are evaluated by all faculty members who have supervised them during that period of time. Supervisors are expected to review their evaluation with each resident.

Clinical psychology residents also provide regular feedback to training staff. Residents complete program evaluations at six and 12 months during the year. This feedback helps training staff address current issues, as well as make necessary changes for subsequent training classes.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants: Yes
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing:
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy:
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention:
Brief Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Trauma/PTSD: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Abuse:
Substance Use Disorders:
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation:
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://www.akronchildrens.org/pages/Pediatric-Psychology-Residency.html  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 0 0 0 30
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 0 0 0 15
Total number of interns: 0 0 0 2
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 0 0 0 2
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 0 0 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 0 0 0 1
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 0 0 2
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 0 0 3
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching: 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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