Monday, September 22, 2025 

Dear Applicants,

Greetings from Seattle! Thank you for your interest in the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Psychology Internship Program. We are proud to celebrate over 63 years of training future leaders in psychology, and we are delighted that you are considering joining us.

Our commitment to inclusion and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create an environment where all individuals feel welcomed, supported, and valued. As you explore our program, we hope our website provides you with the comprehensive information you need to make an informed decision. During the recruiting seasons, we regularly update our site to reflect the latest developments in our program, so we encourage you to bookmark this page and return throughout the application season for any updates, which we will list here.

In response to feedback from applicants and the findings of the recent APPIC study on internship recruitment, we have made the thoughtful decision to conduct our recruitment process entirely online this year. While we cherish the connection that comes with in-person visits, we recognize that virtual engagement allows us to be more accessible, equitable, and environmentally conscious. By minimizing travel, we reduce the carbon footprint, alleviate financial burdens on applicants, and protect the health and safety of our community, especially in light of ongoing concerns respiratory and other seasonal illnesses.

Our Virtual Open House event is scheduled for January 6, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you and providing an opportunity to connect with our program, faculty, and current interns. Invitations to the Open House will be sent by December 2, 2025, or sooner.

To ensure fairness for all applicants, we will not be offering any in-person meetings or alternative recruitment events during this season. While we won’t be hosting visitors in person, we understand the desire to experience Seattle and the Pacific Northwest firsthand. If you are able to visit the area, we encourage you to explore the beauty of our region. For those who cannot make the trip, we hope our online resources, including videos and photos, will give you a glimpse into the vibrant life and natural wonders that make this area so special.

Thank you again for your interest in our program. We look forward to learning more about you and hope to have the opportunity to support you in the next step of your professional journey.

Warm regards,

Ty W. Lostutter, Ph.D.
Training Director, Associate Professor
UW/SOM Psychology Internship Program

Reference

Virtual Interview Guidance

https://www.appic.org/News-Articles/ArtMID/1931/ArticleID/39/Virtual-Interview-Guidance

Last Modified: September 22, 2025