Internships in Psychology

Carol Williams-Nickelson, PsyD, is former and first associate executive director of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), where she oversaw all operations for the organization as their chief executive from 2 to 2 8. Before that, she served in several APAGS leadership positions, including APAGS chair. APAGS honored her work by establishing the Annual Carol Williams-Nickelson, PsyD, Award for Leadership and Scholarship in Women amp rsquo s Issues. She was also executive director for the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and the AMSA Foundation. In 2 2 she received AMSA amp rsquo s prestigious Women Leaders in Medicine Award. Her many publications, keynotes, and presentations at various medical and health care conferences relate to topics that encompass her research and expertise in the areas of mentoring, leadership, women amp rsquo s issues, the application of psychology in nonclinical settings, the education and training of psychologists and physicians, and behavioral health. She has been a presenter at the APAGS Workshop on the Internship Application Process since its inception in 2 .Mitchell J. Prinstein, PhD, is currently John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Prinstein amp rsquo s developmental psychopathology research examines interpersonal models of internalizing symptoms and health risk behaviors. He has been strongly committed to professional service and professional development for many years. Dr. Prinstein was first invited to speak about the internship application process in 995 he served as chair of APAGS and as a representative to the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers in 997. He also served as the chair of the American Psychological Association (APA) ad hoc Committee on Early Career Psychologists and on several committees and boards within and outside the APA. He has been president of the Society for the Science of Clinical Psychology and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. In addition to this workbook, Dr. Prinstein amp rsquo s professional development volumes include The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology, and several online resources, including his Uncensored Advice for Applying to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology. He has been a presenter at the APAGS Workshop on the Internship Application Process for the past 8 years.W. Gregory Keilin, PhD, served as internship training director at the UT Austin CMHC until 2 4, and currently has a part-time private practice and provides consulting services in the areas of internship development and electronic health records. He is past chair of the board of directors of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internships Centers (APPIC) and, in 999, led the effort to implement the computer-based internship matching program. He currently serves as the APPIC Match coordinator, oversees the APPIC Post-Match Vacancy Service, and responds to concerns submitted by students and others via the APPIC Informal Problem Consultation process. He was involved in the development of the APPIC Directory Online and the AAPI Online service, and over many years worked to bring the internship supply and demand imbalance to the attention of the profession. He is a Fellow of APA Division 7, and in 2 2 received the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology. He has been a presenter at the annual APAGS Workshop on the Internship Application Process since its inception in 2 .

• PrefaceAcknowledgments Chapter . Getting Started: General Overview of the Internship Application Process  The Predoctoral InternshipAssociation of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship CentersWhat Is Accreditation?The Increasing Importance of AccreditationChanges in APPIC Match EligibilityInternship Supply and DemandWhy Do Some People Have Difficulty Getting Matched to a Preferred Internship?How Many Sites Should You Apply To?Internship MilestonesMoving ForwardThe Next Step Chapter 2. Completing the APPIC Application for Psychology InternshipsWhat Is the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships?AAPI Online OverviewCompleting the AAPISummarizing Your Practicum Experiences on the AAPIChapter 3. Goals, Essays, and the Cover LetterSetting GoalsGoals, Essays, and the Cover LetterGuidelines for Writing EssaysAutobiographical Statement, Essay Theoretical Orientation, Essay 2Diversity Experience, Essay 3Research Experience, Essay 4Cover Letter: amp ldquo Sell amp rdquo the FitChapter 4. Curriculum Vitae and Letters of RecommendationYour Curriculum VitaeLetters of RecommendationAdditional Site-Specific MaterialsChapter 5. The InterviewScheduling InterviewsThe amp ldquo Big 3 amp rdquo Ask, Ask, and Ask AgainPurpose and Goals of the InterviewThank-You NotesChapter . The MatchAn Overview of the APPIC MatchMatch RegistrationPhase I of the MatchWhat if I Don amp rsquo t Match?Other Things to KnowPhase II of the MatchThe APPIC Post-Match Vacancy Service.Chapter 7. Frequently Asked Questions From Prospective InternsGetting StartedThe APPIC Application for Psychology InternshipsGoals and EssaysCVs and ReferencesThe InterviewThe MatchChapter 8. Advice for Directors of Clinical Training of Students in the Internship Application Process Step . Orienting Students to the Application ProcessStep 2. Helping Students Complete Their ApplicationsStep 3. Preparing Students for InterviewsStep 4. Debriefing and Rank Order ListsStep 5. Helping With Phase II of the Match, if NeededConclusionAppendix: Additional ResourcesAbout the Authors

This is an incomparable resource for prospective interns and it would be folly to start the internship application process without it. It not only offers perceptive advice and guidance, it also provides a level of detail that will prepare anxious applicants well and set them at ease. This edition is essential given the changes in the process. (Doody's Five-Star Review)