Resources to Ease the Application Process

The application process to internships is inherently complex and consuming.  We encourage applicants to develop a thoughtful approach that enables them to deal effectively with the information, logistics, and stresses inherent in it.  There are several resources that can be helpful.  Several may be accessed through a web site on tip and resources for applying to and selecting internship sites (http://funnelweb.utcc.utk.edu/~sylve/home.html).  In addition, a spreadsheet is available through the internet that can help keep track of therapy experiences.  You may contact Dr. Robiner for additional information about it.  It may be most advantageous for students use such a spreadsheet from the beginning of their doctoral programs.  Below are some books and articles that may be of interest. 

Albin, D., Adams, M.  A., Walker, S.  J., & Elwood, B.  D.  (2000).  The quest for an internship: Four students' Perspective.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 31, 295-299. 

Constantine, M.  G., & Keilin, W.  G.  (1996).  Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers' guidelines and the internship selection process: A survey of applicants and academic and internship training directors.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 27, 308-314. 

Gloria, A.  M, & Robinson, S.  E.  (1994).  The internship application process: A survey of program training directors and intern candidates.  Counseling Psychologist, 22(3), 474-488. 

Grace, W.  C., (1985).  Evaluating a prospective clinical internship: Tips for the applicant.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 16, 3-5. 

Lamb, D.  H., Baker, J.  M., Jenings, M.  ., & Yarris, E.  (1982).  Passages of an internship in professional psychology.  Professional Psychology, 13(5), 661-669. 

Levinger, C.  & Shefres, I.  (1997).  Everything You Need to Get a Psychology Internship (2nd ed).  Los Angeles: Windmill Lane Press. 

Lopez, S., Oehlert, M., & Moberly, R.  (1996).  Selection criteria for American Psychological Association accredited internship programs.  A survey of training directors.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 21, 518-520. 

Megargee, E.  (1992).  Guide to obtaining an internship (2nd ed.).  Muncie, IN, USA: Accelerated Development, Inc. 

Oehlert, M.  E., Sumerall, S.  W., & Lopez, S.  J.  (1998), Internship selection in professional psychology: A comprehensive guide for students, faculty, and training directors.  Springfield, IL: C.  C.  Thompson Publishing. 

Pincus, D.  B.  & Otis, J.  D.  (2000).  The clinical psychology internship guide: The primary resource for obtaining your first choice.  Boston, MA: Author.  Available for $15.00 + shipping from Donna Pincus, Ph.D., Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University, 648 Beacon Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02115.  (Phone: 617-353-9610; email: dpincus@bu.edu). 

Rodolfa, E.  R., Vieille, R., Russell, P., Sukhvender, N., Nguyen, D.  Q., Mendoza, M., &  Perrin, L.  (1999).  Internship selection: Inclusion and exclusion criteria.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 30,415-419. 

Stedman, J.  M.  (1997).  What we know about predoctoral internship training: A review.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 28, 475-485. 

Stedman, J.  M., Hatch, J.  P., & Schoenfeld, L.  S.  (2000).  Preinternship preparation in psychological testing and psychotherapy: What Internship Directors say they expect.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 31, 321-326. 

Stewart, A.  E., & Stewart, E.  A.  (1996).  Personal and practical considerations in selecting a psychology internship.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 27(3), 295-303.