Program Disclosures
Program Tables were updated: 09/13/24
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TABLES
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__X__ No |
If yes, provide website link (or content from brochure) where this specific information is presented : NA |
Internship Program Admissions
Briefly describe in narrative form important information to assist potential applicants in assessing their likely fit with your program. This description must be consistent with the program’s policies on intern selection and practicum and academic preparation requirements: |
We are a scientist-practitioner training model program which is administratively housed within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine within the University of Washington’s School of Medicine. Our training program has emphasis tracks in general adult psychology, general child psychology, autism/developmental disabilities, behavioral medicine, and rehabilitation neuropsychology. More information about these specialized tracks can be found on our Track and Rotation pages. Our training sites include a variety of medical settings including inpatient and outpatient settings.
Our psychology resident selection process is weighted strongly toward applicants whose training, experience, and academic accomplishments indicate potential for both clinical and research excellence. Candidates from professional school programs without some research experiences are rarely competitive in our selection process. Successful applicants typically show evidence of scientific contribution, such as publications, presentations, and research activity. They also demonstrate evidence of a high degree of clinical competence and experience in assessment and therapy. We especially welcome applicants who have a combination of excellent clinical skills, strong research interests and potential, and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills that will allow them to flourish in a multidisciplinary environment. Our goal is to provide the highest quality training for residents in a supportive and stimulating academic medical center environment.
Applicants must be:
The University of Washington’s Psychology Internship Program is an equal opportunity training program. Our program welcomes and strongly encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, disability, or other minority status. Preferences:
Because of this program’s diversity and its geographic dispersion, it is best suited for individuals who are well organized, self-reliant, and adaptable. |
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Does the program require that the applicants have received a minimum number of hours of the following at time of application? If Yes, indicate, how many: | No | Yes | Amount |
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Total Direct Contact Intervention Hours | N | NA | Amount: NA |
Total Direct Contact Assessment Hours | N | NA | Amount: NA |
Describe any other required minimum criteria used to screen applicants: NA
Financial and Other Benefit Support for Upcoming Training Year
Annual Stipend/Salary for Full-time Interns | $41,544 |
Annual Stipend/Salary for Half-time Interns | N/A |
Program provides access to medical insurance for intern? | Yes |
If access to medical insurance is provided: | |
Trainee contribution to cost required? | Yes |
Coverage of family member(s) available? | Yes |
Coverage of legally married partner available? | Yes |
Coverage of domestic partner available? | Yes |
Hours of Annual Paid Personal Time Off (10 hours per month for 11 months), and 2 personal holidays, for an amount of 126 hours of paid personal leave which could be taken over the internship year. The PTO accrued in the month of June (10 hours) will be paid out in salary on the intern’s last paid check. A total of 126 hours or the equivalent of 15.75 days can be used for paid vacation and/or professional leave activities. | 136 hours |
Hours of Annual Paid Sick Leave (sick leave is accrued at 8 hours per month) | 88 hours |
In the event of medical conditions and/or family needs that require extended leave, does the program allow reasonable unpaid leave to interns/residents in excess of personal time off and sick leave? | Yes |
Other Benefits
University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. All clinical psychology interns are provided with appropriate office space, access to equipment and other resources necessary for their clinical activities. More information on benefits are available: Summary of Benefits for Psychology Interns
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Initial Post-Internship Positions
An aggregated tally for the preceding 3 Cohorts
2020 – 2023 | ||
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Total # of interns who were in the 3 cohorts | 58 | |
Total # of interns who did not seek employment because they returned to their doctoral program/are completing doctoral degree | 0 | |
PD | EP | |
Community mental health center | NA | NA |
Federally qualified health center | NA | NA |
Independent primary care facility/clinic | NA | NA |
University counseling center | NA | NA |
Veterans Affairs medical center | 8 | NA |
Military health center | NA | NA |
Academic health center | 22 | NA |
Other medical center or hospital | 28 | NA |
Psychiatric hospital | NA | NA |
Academic university/department | NA | NA |
Community college or other teaching setting | NA | NA |
Independent research institution | NA | NA |
Correctional facility | NA | NA |
School district/system | NA | NA |
Independent practice setting | NA | NA |
Not currently employed | NA | NA |
Changed to another field | NA | NA |
Other | NA | NA |
Unknown | NA | NA |
Note: “PD” = Post-doctoral residency position; “EP” = Employed Position
Last Modified: September 14, 2024