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Site Name: Yale University School of Medicine

Department: Psychology Section, Department of Psychiatry

Department : Psychology Section, Department of Psychiatry

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1183
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Yale University School of Medicine
Department: Psychology Section, Department of Psychiatry
Address: 300 George Street
Suite 901
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 82 Miles North New York, NY
Phone: 203-785-2090x
Fax:
Email: amber.childs@yale.edu
Web Address: http://www.psychologytraining.yale.edu
Brochure Website's Address: http://www.psychologytraining.yale.edu
Primary Agency Type: Medical School
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Private General Hospital
  • Private Psychiatric Hospital
Member of APPIC since: 07/01/2003
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Amber Childs
Chief Psychologist: Rajita Sinha
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 96
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 104
Position Information
Start Date: 07/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 14
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 38400
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Holidays & Personal Leave; paid parental leave (up to 8 weeks); additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts for medical, dental and dependent care; NOTE: Occasionally, elements of benefits can and do change according to Yale University Human Resources Policy. Matched fellows will be advised of any changes regarding benefits.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Please see internship brochure for information about specific placements.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
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: 11/01/2023 11:59 PM EST
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/11/2023
Tentative interview date: 01/05/2024, 01/08/2024, 01/12/2024
Interview process description:

Applications are reviewed and all applicants are notified of their status by December 11th.  A selected group of applicants are invited to attend one of three Interview days.  For the 2024-2025 recruitment cycle, interview days will occur on January 5th, 8th and 12th.  The interview days involve an overview of the program by the Director of Training, individual meetings with placement faculty and current fellows (interns), as well as informal opportunities to meet with current fellows. The total number of individual meetings varies depending on the specific placement and corresponding faculty within the placement, though in general, applicants can expect to have between 6-8 meetings (including the overview and informal meeting with fellows) throughout the day. Applicants can expect a detailed schedule prior to their interview day. 

Our Interviews are Virtual. To support safe and equitable practices, and in keeping with national trainee feedback, we will continue to offer opportunities to interview virtually. No in-person interviews are available.  Requests for in-person interviews or visits during the recruitment days are not accommodated.
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Harvard University, Bowling Green State University, University of Virginia, William James College, University of Central Florida, Loma Linda University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Virginia Commonwealth University, The New School, Kent State University, Boston College, University of Connecticut, University of South Carolina, University of Pittsburgh, University of Hartford, PGSP-Stanford, Hostra University, Arizona State, University of New Mexico, Purdue University, University of Memphis, University of Miami, Wayne State University, University of Massachusetts, Yale University, Rutgers University and more
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
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: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by application 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): 450
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Not 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: Additional requirements may apply according to placement site. Requirements can and do change according to the regulations and guidance that is required for each clinical institution. The internship program is unable to reduce, alter or eliminate requirements (eg., background checks, vaccination requirements) that are set by University Human Resources and/or the clinical institutions in which placements are set. Policies can and do change. While every effort is made to update the website regarding changes, the website is considered a guidance resource only. The most up to date information is shared with trainees selected for interviews and during the ranking period if substantive changes arise. Further, matched fellows will receive all requirements specific to their placement in their offer letter documentation. Please review details on the website at https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/psychology/education/predoc/sites/
Program Description

 

Yale offers one of the nation’s premier internships in clinical and community psychology, which has been accredited by APA since 1970. In 2023, the training program was reviewed by the APA and earned re-acredidation for an additional 10 years. The next review is December 2032. Up to 14 interns train each year in one of 10 placements within a vibrant academic medical center where the emphasis is on state-of-the art clinical care, professional education, and research. Interns have placements at either Yale-New Haven Hospital or the Connecticut Mental Health Center. The training program embraces a scientist-practitioner model in which theory and evidence inform professional practice and each intern has protected time to pursue a scholarly activity. The internship is part of a nurturing professional community of psychologists that values and promotes diversity among the faculty, interns, populations served, and theoretical perspectives. A priority is placed on professional development, including assistance to students in securing opportunities after internship. Each year, many graduating interns remain at Yale to pursue postdoctoral training and research (though postdoctoral positions are neither promised or guaranteed). There are over 200 psychology faculty members in the Psychiatry Department and they are leaders in the field as evidenced by their record of grants, publications, awards, and roles in professional organizations and government-sponsored boards and committees.

 

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
HIV/AIDS: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Eating Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Physical Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Learning Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Program Development/Evaluation: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Administration: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - primary:
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: www.psychologytraining.yale.edu  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
Number of Completed Applications: 347 281 274 299 306 274 292
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 120 106 109 107 108 106 105
Total number of interns: 17 16 16 17 14 14 14
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 17 16 16 17 14 14 14
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 15 15 15 16 11 10 12
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 1 1 1 3 4 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 15 14 12 13 12 13 9
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 2 3 4 2 1 5
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 1 6 8 2 2 1 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 85 91 60 62 37 61 35
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching: 0
Community mental health center: 4
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 1
Hospital/Medical Center: 7
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 1
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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