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Site Name: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, Psychology Internship Program

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 1796
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, Psychology Internship Program
Department: Psychology Services
Address: 3100 S.W. 62nd Ave.
Miami, Florida 33155-3009
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Distance from Major City: Located in Miami, Florida- central to all major areas
Phone: 786-624-3295
Fax: 305-669-6442
Training Director Email: rose.alvarez-salvat@nicklaushealth.org
Co-Training Director Email: saneya.tawfik@nicklaushealth.org
Web Address: https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/for-medical-professionals/medical-education/graduate-medical-education-(gme)/psychology-training-programs/psychology-internship-program
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/NCH/media/MedEd/GME/psychology/Nicklaus_Childrens_Hospital_Internship_presentation_2024.pdf
Primary Agency Type: Private General Hospital
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Private General Hospital
  • Psychology Department
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Rose Alvarez-Salvat
Chief Psychologist: Marisa Azaret
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 12
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Position Information
Start Date: 06/20/2025
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 47008.00
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 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 An intern's typical day consists of completing medical consults, participating in pediatric multidisciplinary clinics, seeing outpatient therapy cases, and completing neuropsychological, psychological and/or psychodevelopmental evaluations. Pediatric Health and Neuropsychology Tracks are offered (2 interns each track). Supervision also takes place 4-5 hours a week, both in group and individually. Didactics and medical rounds are also provided weekly.
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
Interview notification date: 12/01/2025
Tentative interview date: 01/05/2026, 01/06/2026, 01/07/2026, 01/08/2026, 01/09/2026
Interview process description:

Individuals invited to the interview(s) will be notified via email on or before December 01, 2025.  Face-to-face interviews will NOT be offered this year. Virtual interviews will take place January 2025 and include both group and individual format.  Three to four dates are typically offered for a 4 hour interview schedule (morning or afternoon) on a first come/ first serve basis. Interview schedule consists of introduction to faculty and overview of the program followed by 1) interviews with faculty from specific track 2) interviews with training directors 3) interviews with outpatient services providers and 4) meeting with current interns and/or fellows from specific tracks. Each applicant has their specific schedule sent to them before their interview date.  Tentative interview dates are January 5,6, 7, 8, AND 9, 2026.  

APPLICANTS CAN ONLY APPLY TO ONE TRACK (PEDIATRIC HEALTH OR NEUROPSYCHOLOGY) 

For applicants who indicate Spanish language fluency, a portion of the interviews may be conducted in Spanish. 

 

Required application materials

The interested applicant should submit the following, using the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) on-line application process:

  • A cover letter clearly indicating the training track applied for and detailing how the track chosen will help fulfill training goals (candidates may apply for only one track)
  • A current curriculum vitae
  • A completed APPIC application form
  • An APPIC Verification of Eligibility form signed by the Director of Training of your graduate school training program endorsing your readiness for internship training
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic and/or work supervisors (you may choose to include an additional letter, however, only three letters are required)
  • Two written work samples, preferably one assessment report and one treatment/ clinically-related document
  • Transcripts of all graduate level coursework
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Visit Website
We have matched with interns from these programs: Loyola University-Maryland, University of Austin-Texas, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver, Nova Southeastern University, University of Miami, University of Georgia, George Washington University, Temple University, Wright State University, Pepperdine University, Spalding University, University of Alabama, Northeastern University, La Salle University, University of Houston, University of North Carolina, Charlotte University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts, Boston Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Palo Alto University, University of Colorado, Denver, Florida International University, Loma Linda University, Georgia State University, Yeshiva 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: 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 ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 400
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): Yes
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 Not Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited 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: Interns will be required to complete background checks, drug screenings, and CPR training before their start date.
Program Description

 

The internship program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's, formerly named Miami Children’s Hospital, primary purpose is to train interns in the delivery of state of the art psychological assessment and intervention for pediatric health conditions, emotional disturbances, and cognitive and behavioral problems associated with genetic, environmental, and medical conditions of children and their families.  To this end, training experiences are offered in psychological assessment, individual and group treatment techniques, consultation-liaison services with medically involved patients, and multidisciplinary medical clinics.  All interns are required to participate in training experiences involving assessment, outpatient treatment, and consultation-liaison service.  In addition to these core-training requirements, interns are assigned to participate in one of the two following yearlong specialized multidisciplinary training tracks: the Pediatric Health Track or the Neuropsychology Track. 

The Pediatric Health Track consists of a year long rotation of consultation-liaison services, therapy, and assessment with medically compromised populations with emotional and behavioral disorders, including Endocrinology (Diabetes), Hematology/Oncology (Sickle Cell, Cancer, etc.), Neurology (Seizure Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury/ Concussion, Brain Tumors, etc.), Orthopedics (Spinal surgery/ injury, CRPS), Nephrology (End Stage Renal Disease), and Gastroenterology (Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, DGBI/ ARFID). The Pediatric Health Track completes consults on medical floors, outpatient therapy, and assessments or clinics on a weekly basis. The assessment and outpatient medical clinics are completed in six-month rotations and alternated between both Pediatric Health interns. The remainder of the week is dedicated to supervision, didactics, and medical resident training.

The Neuropsychology Track consists of a year long rotation providing neuropsychology evaluations for children with neurological conditions and other medical disorders that affect brain function and cognitive status or emotional-social adjustment.  The Neuropsychology Track completes assessments with inpatient presurgical epilepsy candidates, outpatient assessments with a variety of neurological conditions (brain tumor, TBI, seizure disorders, neuro-genetic conditions), and clinics over three days of the week.  The remaining two days of the week are dedicated to Pediatric Health rotations, such as consults on the medical floors, didactics, supervision, medical resident training, and outpatient therapy. Inter-disciplinary collaboration with professionals from other disciplines is a critical aspect of the internship experience to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.  

 

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Psychology Internship Program | Nicklaus Children's Hospital

 

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults:
Family: Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking: Yes
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students: Yes
International Students: Yes
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing:
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:
Family Therapy: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Primary Care: Experience (21% to 30%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Experience (21% to 30%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

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

We are a self-standing pediatric hospital that offers medical, nursing, psychological, and rehabilitation services to children and adolescents of South Florida.

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.nicklauschildrens.org/for-medical-professionals/medical-education/graduate-medical-education-(gme)/psychology-training-programs/psychology-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 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 104 114 119 107 141 127 113 111 109
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 37 41 41 46 44 41 55 42 36
Total number of interns: 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 2 0 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 2 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 15 22 13 26 13 10 7 2 4
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 94 40 147 62 58 86 70 51 104
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: 4 3 4
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: https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/NCH/media/MedEd/GME/psychology/INTERNSHIP-PROGRAM-TABLES-2024-Internship-Program-Admissions-Financial-Benefits-and-Post-Internship-tables.pdf
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