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Site Name: The University of Chicago Medicine

Department: Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience

Department : Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1266
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: The University of Chicago Medicine
Department: Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
Address: 5841 S. Maryland Ave.
MC 3077
Chicago, Illinois 60637-3077
Country: United States
Metro Area: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA
Distance from Major City: 5 miles
Phone: 773-702-0529
Fax: 773-702-6454
Email: svas@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu
Web Address: https://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/education/clinical-psychology-doctoral-internship-program
Brochure Website's Address: https://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/education/clinical-psychology-doctoral-internship-program
Primary Agency Type: Academic Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Medical School
Member of APPIC since: 1989
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Shona Vas
Chief Psychologist: N/A N/A
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 24
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 07/01/2024
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 5
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 42000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Funding for a conference where the trainee makes a first author presentation and indicates affiliation with the University of Chicago.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Our interns are on site for 40-45 hours per week. As we have 4 different internship tracks with a myriad of rotation options, our interns' schedules are very different. During the interview process, candidates will have the opportunity to review sample schedules for each track.
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: 12/15/2023
Tentative interview date: 12/8/2023, 12/15/2023, 1/5/2024, 1/19/2024
Interview process description:

Candidates who are selected for a virtual interview wil be notified by email about the date/time interview slots will be released. Interview scheduling will occur using the scheduling tool offered by National Matching Service in the matching system. In order to select an interview slot, candidates should already be registered for the Match. We expect to conduct interviews on Fridays, December 8th and 15th, 2023 and Fridays, January 5th and 19th, 2024, from 8 am to approximately 3 pm CST.  The interview day consists of an informational meeting with the Training Director, followed by 3-4 interviews with faculty, typically from the specific track to which the intern has applied, meetings with the current interns, and small group meetings with the Training Director. Additional interviews may be arranged at the applicant's request. We do not offer phone or virtual interviews on non-scheduled days as we believe that receiving a comprehensive overview of our site is an essential piece of clarifying whether we are a good fit for applicants. We will not offer on-site or in person meetings of any kind during the 2024-25 recruitment cycle. 
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Detailed information for the past several cohorts is provided in the program's brochure.
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: Yes, by application deadline
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): 600
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 Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Not 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: Please consult our website for specific information about our site's requirements including vaccination and pre-employment screening. The brochure will be updated by September 15, 2023. https://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/education/clinical-psychology-doctoral-internship-program
Program Description

This internship is oriented toward individuals seeking to identify as academic health service psychologists in their careers. Empirically based clinical training and the integration of science and practice are emphasized across all 4 tracks.  We will be recruiting interns for each of our four tracks: Adult/Health Psychology (2 positions), Adult Neuropsychology (1 position), Pediatric Neuropsychology (1 position), and Child/Pediatric Psychology (1 position). The Adult/Health Psychology track focuses on practice and science, with emphasis on empirically supported assessment and interventions within outpatient clinics. CBT for mood, anxiety, OCRD, and trauma and stressor related disorders,  eating disorders, substance abuse, psycho-oncology, health psychology, pain, consultation/liaison, transplant, reproductive behavioral health psychogastroenterology, training and administration, and weight management are emphasized. The Adult Neuropsychology track follows Houston conference guidelines. Interns complete rotations under the supervision of two adult clinical neuropsychologists. Rotations include Adult Neuropsychology with a medical neuropsychology focus and the Memory Disorders Clinic. Interns may also choose a research rotation or a rotation from the other three tracks. The Pediatric Neuropsychology track is oriented to individuals whose primary interest spans Pediatric Neuropsychology, diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, and pediatric consultation/liaison. Opportunities for lifespan neuropsychological assessment are avialble. The Child/Pediatric Psychology track is oriented towards candidates seeking to focus on the interface between hospital based clinical child psychology and pediatric psychology practice. Emphasis is on consultation/liaison, diagnostic interviewing and intervention, management of health, and psychopathology related difficulties, working with referring medical and psychiatric teams, and assessing and treating exposure to trauma and community violence. 

Research and clinical training opportunities are available across tracks. All interns carry a required number of individual psychotherapy cases and are supervised by program faculty in their clinical work. Tracks have required educational experiences, including seminars and attendance at departmental grand rounds. Interns also have 4 hours of protected research time to work on their dissertations or engage in a scholarly project with a faculty member. Interested candidates should view our website for further information. The brochure is updated annually by September 15 for the upcoming training year. https://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/education/clinical-psychology-doctoral-internship-program

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:
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: 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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
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: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Child: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Serious Mental Illness: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Anxiety Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Trauma/PTSD: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics: Experience (21% to 30%)
School: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
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:
Integrated health care - specialty: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/education/clinical-psychology-doctoral-internship-program  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: 190 164 193 205 229 210 235
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 77 70 73 71 71 75 80
Total number of interns: 5 5 5 5 5 5 6
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 5 5 5 5 5 5 6
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 5 5 5 5 5 5 6
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 4 5 5 5 5 5 6
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 5
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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