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Psychology Residency and Internship

Our Psychology Service is dedicated to creating a supportive and collaborative environment for all applicants. Our program emphasizes the importance of varied experiences and perspectives in clinical practice, training, and professional development. We encourage open discussions to enhance learning and provide the highest quality care to Veterans.

Miami VA Psychology Training Program

Eligibility Requirements for Psychology Interns and Residents 

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Predoctoral Internship Program

The predoctoral internship program at the Miami VA Healthcare System is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. The next site visit will be held in 2027. All applicants must be doctoral students in good standing at an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited graduate program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Miami VA Healthcare System Psychology Predoctoral Internship Program offers training only for full-time positions; part-time positions are not available. The emphasis areas and the associated APPIC Match numbers are listed below. 

Applications Due: November 4, 2024

APPIC Match Numbers                                          APPIC Match Numbers

Neuropsychology: 122013 (1 position)            Psychiatry-Recovery & Rehabilitation: 122016 (1 position)

Geriatric Psychology: 122014 (2 positions)    Forensic: 122017 (1 position)

Health Psychology: 122012 (3 positions)        Psychiatry-General: 122015 (2 positions)

Postdoctoral Residency Program

The postdoctoral residency at the Miami VA Healthcare System is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). The next site visit will be held in 2025.

Applicants must have completed all graduation requirements from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and an APA or CPA accredited predoctoral internship in Psychology by August 1 of the residency year.

 As a desire to work with a Veteran population is required, practicum or internship at a Veteran Health Administration facility is encouraged, but not mandatory. 

The Psychology Residency Program is in Clinical Psychology/Health Service Psychology. Emphasis areas include Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Mental Health Recovery and Rehabilitation, Forensic Psychology, Geriatric Psychology/Neuropsychology, and PTSD and Related Disorders. As such, clinical experiences in one of these areas is highly recommended. Additionally, Research, Administration, and Supervision are integral parts of the Miami VA Residency program, some experience--or a willingness to develop skills in these areas--is also recommended.

Applications Due

  • December 9, 2024

 

Laura B. Weinberg, Ph.D., ABPP
Director of Psychology Training

1201 NW 16th St.- 116B
Miami, FL 33125
305-575-3215

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