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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1634
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: VA Medical Center, Milwaukee
Department: Mental Health Divison (MH-ADMIN)
Address: 5000 W. National Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295-1000
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance from Major City: Milwaukee, WI
Phone: 414-384-2000x41667
Fax: 414-382-5379
Training Director Email: heather.smith7@va.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-program/
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-program/
Primary Agency Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Heather Smith
Chief Psychologist: Heather Smith
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 53
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Position Information
Start Date: 07/13/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 8
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 35890
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Comp Time , Dissertation Release Time, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Interns work five 8-hour days. Interns typically spend 4-6 hours per week in didactics, 4-6 hours per week receiving supervision, and the remainder of their time primarily devoted to supervised experience on one or more clinical rotations. There is no "typical day." It varies with the specific rotations elected. It is expected that interns will devote 12-15 hours per week to direct patient care activities.
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: 11/10/2025 11:59 PM EST
Interview notification date: 11/30/2025
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

There will be 4 interview days, 2 in December and 2 in January. Interviews will be conducted virtually using Microsoft TEAMS. Applicants will be notified by email if they are being invited to interview. The dates on which interviews will be held will be included in that notification, and applicants will be offered opportunity to rank their preferred dates and psychology supervisors with whom to interview.    
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: In the past 9 years we have matched with students from the following universities: Adler University, University of Akron, University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Antioch University Seattle, Ball State University, Bowling Green State University, Central Michigan University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, University of Cincinnati, City University of New York-Hunter College, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Colorado State University, Drexel University, University of Georgia, University of Houston, Howard University, George Fox University, University of Illinois, Illinois Institute of Technology, Iowa State University, University of Kansas, Loma Linda University, University of Louisville, Loyola University of Chicago, Marquette University, University of Memphis, University of Missouri-St. Louis, University of Montana, University of Nebraska, University of North Dakota, University of Notre Dame, The Ohio State University, University of Oregon, Penn State University, Seattle Pacific University, University of South Alabama, University of South Dakota, University of Southern California, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Texas Tech University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Wayne State University, West Chester University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wright State University, University of Wyoming, and Xavier 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: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by start of internship
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 50
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 Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited Accepted
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
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: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-program/
Program Description

The program requires interns to demonstrate competency in the areas of Ethical and Legal Standards, Professional Values and Attitudes, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Individual and Cultural Diversity, Psychological Assessment, Psychological Intervention, Consultation and Interprofrssional/Interdisciplinary Skills, Clinical Supervision, and Research. The basic philosophy of our program is to provide the maximum flexibility in allowing interns to develop those interests and abilities which best prepare them for the career goals and/or specialty of their choosing. We attempt to offer a wide variety of experiences, both to provide a well-rounded program for students who require a basic grounding in many areas of professional psychology and also to provide opportunities for specialization for those interns whose experience and career interests make this the preferred option. There are training options available in inpatient, outpatient, residential, and home based settings with patients with both medical and psychiatric conditions.

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: 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: Experience (21% to 30%)
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention:
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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Primary Care: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Experience (21% to 30%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Emphasis (31% to 49%)
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: Experience (21% to 30%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Experience (21% to 30%)
Administration: Experience (21% to 30%)
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.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-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 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 163 216 152 116 113 123 120 86 141
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 42 68 60 62 67 62 70 60 68
Total number of interns: 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 8 4 8 8 8 7 8 5 6
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 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 4 8 5 7 4 5 6 7 6
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 4 0 3 1 4 3 2 1 2
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 4 9 10 6 2 3 5
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 64 156 66 96 22 70 48
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 1 3
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 7 7 5
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 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-program/
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