BVAHCS Psychology Training Program
The psychology internship training program at the Birmingham VA Healthcare System is an APA-accredited program that offers pre-doctoral internship training to U.S. citizens who are pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited institution.
Psychology Internship:
Birmingham VA is offering 6 internship positions for the 2027-2028 training year. Applications are due November 1, 2026, and virtual interview days will be held December 7, 2026 and January 7, 2027.
Five slots will be general track (APPIC #262311), and one will be neuropsychology track (APPIC #262312). Please reach out to Dr. Anna Grace Cooper at AnnaG.Cooper@va.gov with any questions. We are excited to hear from you!
The Birmingham VA Psychology internship is fully accredited as of October 2025. All questions related to accreditation should be directed to APA:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation