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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1490
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Address: 300 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, New York 14642-8409
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: 160 miles southeast of Toronto
Phone: 585-275-3607x
Fax: 585-273-1117
Training Director Email: Jennifer_West@urmc.rochester.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/psychology-internship-and-fellowship/doctoral-internship.aspx
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/psychology-internship-and-fellowship/doctoral-internship.aspx
Primary Agency Type: Academic Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Medical School
  • Private General Hospital
Member of APPIC since: 1972
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jennifer West
Chief Psychologist: Susan McDaniel
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 30
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 4
Position Information
Start Date: 08/01/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 9
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 37138
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Secretarial support, laptop computers, email accounts, medical library resources including internet accounts, pagers/webpaging, 4 weeks vacation, 7 sick days, 3 professional days, 9 paid holidays, professional development stipend
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site A typical workday includes provision of clinical services along with associated consultation, collateral contacts, documentation, and participation in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Interns also participate in several didactics, as well as individual and group supervision. Each intern follows an individualized learning plan tailored to their specific goals and interests, with clinical placements selected to support their development across various settings and populations.
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: 11/03/2025 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 11/21/2025
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

After an initial screening process, remaining candidates are invited to interview.  Interviews** will be held on selected dates from mid-December through January.  Applicants receive an overview of the program, interview with 2 faculty members, meet with current interns.

**We will be offering virtual interviews only.  Details and dates will be posted on our website.

 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Programs from which we have recently matched interns include: University of Connecticut, University of Colorado, New Mexico State, University at Albany, University of Rochester, University of Denver, Miami University of Ohio, Roosevelt University, Ponce Health Sciences, Carlos Albizu, and Wheaton College.
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): 450
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 100
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable):
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): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Not Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Not Accepted
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: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/psychology-internship-and-fellowship/doctoral-internship/how-to-apply
Program Description

     The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Psychology Internship Program is designed to prepare psychologists-in-training for impactful careers across clinical, academic, and leadership settings. Our program is grounded in a practitioner-scholar framework and set within a vibrant academic medical center that emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based care.             We feature tracks in Adult or Child and Adolescent Psychology. Within the adult track, subspecialty opportunities include working with individuals with serious mental illness (SPI), health psychology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations, Spanish-speaking patients and older adults. Set within the home of the biopsychosocial model, this predominantly clinical internship provides training in a variety of interdisciplinary settings with individuals with a wide range of presenting concerns. Our program offers multiple integrated care experiences where interns provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and supervision/teaching. We provide opportunities for trainees to work across the continuum of care, with rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments.
     Beyond direct clinical work, interns engage in a mentored program development or evaluation project that highlights the wide-reaching roles psychologists can play in systems-level change, administration, and academic leadership. This project allows interns to broaden their understanding of psychological practice and to contribute meaningfully to the institution at a systems level. Interns have an opportunity to present their work to their interdisciplinary faculty and colleagues within the Department of Psychiatry at the end of the academic year.
     Our program places a strong emphasis on training, supervision, and professional development. A robust didactic curriculum supports interns in developing their clinical identity and preparing for postdoctoral and early-career transitions. We are equally committed to fostering self-reflection, growth, and helping interns find their voice in the process. As a program, we continuously examine our own blind spots and actively work to address systemic and historical barriers to mental health care. Our training is guided by the ethical principles of psychology and a commitment to justice-informed practice. We are proud of the breadth, depth, and integrity of the training we offer, and we look forward to supporting the next generation of psychologists as they launch their careers. We welcome your interest and invite you to explore our website or contact us directly for more information: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/psychology-internship-and-fellowship/doctoral-internship.aspx

Internship Training Opportunities

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

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Parent Training, Inpatient

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Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Experience (21% to 30%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Physical Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Learning Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School: Experience (21% to 30%)
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/psychology-internship-and-fellowship/doctoral-internship.aspx  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: 123 79 62 76 103 91 151 75 59
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 70 59 53 58 73 63 60 54 52
Total number of interns: 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 5 8 6 4 6 4 0 6 6
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 3 0 2 4 2 4 7 2 2
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 7 8 7 8 8 8 7 7 8
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 11 4 6 14 8 7 5 5 2
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 50 45 81 44 37 25 43 138 57
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 1 2 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 4 4 7
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 1 1 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: 1 0 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 1 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/education/psychology-internship-and-fellowship/doctoral-internship.aspx
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