MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (November 11, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

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APPIC Member #:  1401
Site Name:  Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

Location:  Biloxi, MS
Training Director:  Jeff Lawley, Ph.D.; jeffrey.lawley@va.gov

 

We have some pending staffing changes at Gulf Coast VA. These changes will result in our having to end our general outpatient mental health rotation for the foreseeable future, as well as severely limit available experiences in behavioral medicine. This will be updated in our brochure but we wanted this information out as soon as possible.

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APPIC Member #:  2603

Site Name:  National Psychology Training Consortium, Cy-Hawk Region
Location:  Ankeny, IA

Training Director:  Warren Phillips, Ph.D., warren.phillips@psychologyinterns.org, 417-812-6495

Due to the following shift in position we will be extending our application deadline until November 22nd at 11:59pm ET. 

 

We would like to announce a change to one of our internship positions with the National Psychology Training Consortium – Cy-Hawk Region.  Our internship position with Blank Children’s Hospital is transitioning to a dual track position split with another member site, Central Iowa Family Institute. 

 

In this dual track experience, interns split their time equally between two clinical settings in Iowa. Half of the internship takes place at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, focusing on pediatric care. In this role, interns conduct diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and secondary concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, DMDD, and disruptive behavior disorders, while also implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) procedures including functional analyses and function-based interventions.

 

The remaining half of the time is spent at Central Iowa Family Institute in Ankeny, working with clients across the lifespan. This setting broadens the intern's clinical experience to encompass all age groups with a diverse range of presenting concerns, including ADHD, autism, PTSD and trauma-related conditions (including survivors of abuse), anxiety, mood disorders like major depression and bipolar disorder, early childhood behavioral issues, and substance use disorders.

 

Please see more information about this updated position or our other Cy-Hawk Region sites here on our website: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/cy-hawk-region/ .  Additional interview resources are available on our Virtual Open House page: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/virtual-open-house/

 

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APPIC Member #:  1925

Site Name:  National Psychology Training Consortium, Central Region
Location:  Springfield, MO

Training Director:  Dustin Brown, Psy.D., dustin.brown@psychologyinterns.org, 417-812-6495

 

NPTC-Central Region will be extending our application deadline until Sunday, November 22nd at 11:59pm ET. This applies to all sites within the region. Please see more information about our Central sites here on our website: https://psychologyinterns.org/central-current-sites/

 

Additional interview resources are available on our Virtual Open House page: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/virtual-open-house/

 

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APPIC Member #:  2637

Site Name:  National Psychology Training Consortium, Pacific Region
Location:  Seattle, WA

Training Director:  Sierra Swing, Psy.D., sierra.swing@psychologyinterns.org, 417-812-6495

 

NPTC-Pacific Region will be extending our application deadline until Sunday, November 22nd at 11:59pm ET. This applies to all sites within the region. Please see more information about our Pacific Region sites here on our website: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/pacific-region/

 

Additional interview resources are available on our Virtual Open House page: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/virtual-open-house/

 

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APPIC Member #:  2288

Site Name:  National Psychology Training Consortium, Great Lakes Region
Location:  Noblesville, IN

Training Director:  Sarah Dross-Gonzalez, Psy.D., sarah.dross-gonzalez@psychologyinterns.org, 417-812-6495

 

NPTC-Great Lakes Region will be extending our application deadline until Sunday, November 22nd at 11:59pm ET. This applies to all sites within the region. Please see more information about our Great Lakes Region sites here on our website: https://psychologyinterns.org/great-lakes-current-sites/

 

Additional interview resources are available on our Virtual Open House page: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/virtual-open-house/

 

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APPIC Member #:  2412
Site Name:  Lorenz Clinic
Location:  Minnetonka, MN
Training Director:   Dr. Jared Spencer, PsyD (jspencer@lorenzclinic.com)

 

Lorenz Clinic’s Doctoral Internship Program in Health Service Psychology is pleased to announce that we recently had our APA site visit in October 2026. Please note that a site visit does not constitute APA accreditation, nor guarantee that it will be achieved. Our program is not currently APA-accredited. 

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APPIC Member #:  2224

Site Name:  Derner Internship Consortium

Location:  Garden City, NY

Training Director:  Breanna Vizlakh, Ph.D., dernerconsortium@adelphi.edu

 

The Derner Internship Consortium is pleased to announce that the Greene Clinic site (Program Code 222412) is offering two internship positions in this cycle. The Derner Internship Consortium is also pleased to announce that the WAWI/SH site (Program Code 222411) has increased the interns' salary to $32,800. We would like to remind prospective applicants that the Derner Internship Consortium accepts applications only from currently enrolled Derner School of Psychology students in Phase I of the Match.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2645

Site Name:  Mercy Health St. Rita's

Location:  Lima, Ohio

Training Director:  Samantha Cain, PhD, smcain@mercy.com

 

Mercy Health St. Rita’s will be continuing to accept applications for phase I through 11/30/2026 at 11:59pm ET. 

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APPIC Member #:  2589

Site Name:  Jane Pauley Community Health Center

Location:  Anderson, Indiana

Training Director:  Jared Bishop, PhD (jbishop@janepauleychc.org)

 

We are pleased to announce that we are adding a second internship location in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County Track), to our existing internship location in Anderson, Indiana (Madison County Track). With this addition we will be welcoming two more interns, for a total of four interns this cycle.  To give prospective applicants time to consider this new opportunity, we are extending our application deadline to December 1 at 11:59pm ET. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2345

Site Name:  The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center 

Location:  Tyler, TX 

Training Director:  Stephanie Simmons, stephanie.simmons@uttyler.edu 

 

The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science is extending the application deadline for our General Health Psychology Track (match number 234511) to Friday 11/20/2026 at 11:59pm ET. We encourage applicants with a health psychology or generalist background to consider the robust training and individualized supervision offered at our site! For more information, please visit our internship website at https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/medicine/departments/graduate-medical-education/psychology-internship/ . 

 

MATCH NEWS: COMMUNICATION BETWEEN APPLICANTS AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS (November 5, 2026)

This e-mail provides clarification about the rules governing communication between applicants and internship programs.

SUMMARY OF THE LIMITATIONS

•  Match Policy #7 limits the sharing of ranking information between applicants and programs.  While this is a specific and important limitation, it is NOT meant to be a "muzzle" on programs and applicants, nor a suggestion that all concerned need to be stoic and convey no interest or enthusiasm.  The full policy (#7) may be found here:

 

https://www.appic.org/internships/Match/Match-Policies

•  Programs that are not yet accredited by APA or CPA are limited as to what they can say about their accreditation progress to applicants, and must clearly inform applicants that there are no guarantees that their accreditation efforts will be successful.  That policy is here:

https://www.appic.org/About-APPIC/APPIC-Policies/Public-Statements

 

GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS

•  You are welcome to contact programs at ANY time in the process (e.g., to ask questions).  Despite rumors to the contrary, there is NO "quiet period," and programs and applicants are welcome to contact each other at any time.

•  It is perfectly fine to convey genuine interest and enthusiasm to internship programs, as long as you don't share ranking information.  The best approach is simply to follow the normal rules of professional and courteous interaction and communication with internship programs while avoiding the discussion of rankings.  For example:

ACCEPTABLE:

"Your program seems like an excellent fit for my interests"

"I was very impressed by your child rotation, and I'm very excited about the possibility of being an intern here"

 

NOT ACCEPTABLE:

"Your program is my top choice"

"I'd much rather be matched to your program than anywhere else"

 

•  You may NEVER ask programs about how they ranked you.  Not ever - even after the Match is over.  

•  You may NOT disclose any ranking information to any program prior to the conclusion of Phase II of the Match.  Once Phase II is over, you MAY choose to voluntarily disclose your rankings of a program to that program (we discourage it, but you are permitted to do it).

•  While programs are permitted to tell you whether or not you remain under consideration (i.e., whether they intend to rank you), you may NOT ask for this information.  (A future MATCH-NEWS message will explain why you don't need this information to construct your own rankings).  You may NOT tell a program whether or not you intend to rank the program.

•  Please remember:  Programs vary greatly with regard to the nature and amount of communication that they initiate with applicants, particularly after completion of interviews.  For example, while some programs will notify applicants if they are no longer under consideration after the interview, others will not do so.  In addition, some programs will initiate post-interview contact with applicants while other programs won't initiate any such contact.  Thus, if you don't hear from a program after your interview, don't assume that they aren't interested!

•  If you are applying to one or more non-accredited internship programs, it is important to understand that APPIC limits what such programs may convey to you about their accreditation progress.  While programs are permitted to tell you about milestones they have already completed, they are NOT permitted to make predictive statements about the future (e.g., when they anticipate getting accredited).  Any statements made must include a disclaimer that there are no guarantees that the program will ultimately achieve accreditation.  A program that does otherwise is violating APPIC policy.  It should be noted that the accreditation process can be delayed (for months or even years) for a variety of reasons.  Each year, we deal with situations where well-meaning Training Directors provided overly-optimistic predictions about future accreditation successes, only to have such predictions not come true, a disappointing (or professionally devastating) outcome for applicants who match to those programs.  See above for the link to this policy.

 

 

GUIDANCE FOR INTERNSHIP TRAINING DIRECTORS

•  You are welcome to contact your applicants at ANY time in the process (e.g., to provide information, to ask questions).  Despite rumors to the contrary, there is NO "quiet period," and programs and applicants are welcome to contact each other at any time.

•  It is perfectly fine to convey genuine interest and enthusiasm to applicants, as long as you don't share ranking information.  We are NOT asking you to be stoic!  The best approach is simply to follow the normal rules of professional and courteous interaction and communication while avoiding the discussion of any information about rankings.  So, for example, it is perfectly fine for you to convey positive feedback to applicants (e.g., that you are impressed with an applicant's credentials and the apparent goodness of fit).

•  You are permitted to contact an applicant's doctoral program DCT and faculty as well as "persons and institutions with which [the applicant has] been associated who may have information bearing on [the applicant's] professional competence, character, and ethical qualifications now or in the future" (as excerpted from the release that each applicant signs and which can be found in their AAPIs).

•  If an applicant contacts you requesting feedback about their application or interview, you are welcome to provide such feedback but are under no obligation to do so.  Check with your HR department in case there are relevant institutional policies.  Applicants generally find such honest feedback to be invaluable.

•  You ARE permitted (but not required) to inform applicants as to whether or not they remain under consideration for admission (e.g., whether or not the applicants will be ranked).  However, applicants may NOT request that information from you.

•  You may NOT ask applicants about their rankings of any program.  Not ever - even after the Match is over.

•  You may NOT disclose any ranking information to any applicant prior to the conclusion of Phase II of the Match.  Once Phase II is over, you MAY choose to voluntarily disclose your prior rankings of an applicant to that applicant (we discourage it, but you are permitted to do it).

•  If you are not yet accredited by APA or CPA, please note that APPIC has a policy that limits what you can convey to applicants about your accreditation progress.  To briefly summarize this policy, it is fine to talk about the milestones you have already completed in the accreditation process (e.g., submission of your self-study), but it is NOT acceptable to make predictions about the future; furthermore, all such statements must include a disclaimer that your program may not ultimately be successful in its efforts to become accredited.  Each year, we deal with situations where well-meaning Training Directors provided overly-optimistic predictions about future accreditation successes, only to have such predictions not come true, a disappointing (or professionally devastating) outcome for applicants who match to those programs.  See above for the link to this policy.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about these policies.

Greg

 

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (November 5, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

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APPIC Member #:  1361
Site Name:  Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Location:  Battle Creek, Michigan
Training Director:  Jessica Kinkela, PhD, ABPP-CN, VHABACBattleCreekPsychologyTraining@va.gov

We are no longer offering a Women’s Health Track: it is corrected in the application portal, but the older brochure is on our website. Instead, we will offer 2 positions in our Integrated Care Track. An updated brochure should be on our website by November 5th (updated October 2026). Otherwise, email the address above to request an updated copy.

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APPIC Member #:  1938
Site Name:  Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) - Center for Brief Therapy
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Training Director:  Dr. David Rubenstein - davidrube@pcom.edu

PCOM, a fully accredited internship program available to PCOM students only, is pleased to announce an increase to their stipend for the 2026-27 year, to $36,000.00.  We are also pleased to announce an increase in our total number of interns we are accepting from 5 positions, to 6 positions.

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APPIC Member #:  2655
Site Name:  Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program Psychology Internship
Location:  Latrobe, PA
Training Director:  Michele Mattis, Psy.D., MSCP - 724-537-1942 - Michele.Mattis@Independence.Health

The Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program Psychology Internship (2655) is pleased to announce that our American Psychological Association (APA) Site Visit was completed on 10/29/26. Please note that completion of the Site Visit does not constitute APA Accreditation, nor does it guarantee that it will be achieved. Our program is not APA accredited at this time. 

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APPIC Member #:  1954
Site Name:  University of Kansas Medical Center
Location:  Kansas City, KS
Training Director:  Edward E. Hunter, Ph.D., ABPP: ehunter@kumc.edu.  913-588-1321

The University of Kansas Medical Center has extended its application deadline for internship to November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.

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APPIC Member #:  2196
Site Name:  University of San Francisco Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Training Director:  Dr. Molly Zook (Interim); 415-422-6352 – zook@usfca.edu

Due to recent staffing changes, the University of San Francisco Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) regrets to inform you that we will not be participating in the 2027–2028 APPIC Internship Match.  We have requested an “Accredited, Inactive status” for the upcoming training year.  This change does not affect our current interns, and our doctoral internship program remains APA-accredited.  We appreciate your interest in our program and you r understanding. We look forward to resuming recruitment for the 2028–2029 training year and welcoming applicants again!

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APPIC Member #:  2671
Site Name:  Insight Carolinas
Location:  Charlotte, NC
Training Director:  Rebecca Sewell, PsyD, internship@insightcarolinas.com

Insight Carolinas has extended our internship application deadline to December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. We have also updated our program manual and internship brochure to reflect the most current program information. Our updated website address and application deadline have been submitted to the APPIC Directory. Please contact Dr. Sewell with any questions or concerns.

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APPIC Member #:  2343
Site Name:  Southern California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Consortium (SCDCRC)

Location:  Chino, CA
Training Director:  Diana Huang, PsyD - Diana.Huang@cdcr.ca.gov

California State Prison, Corcoran (COR), a track that is a of the Southern California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Consortium (SCDCRC), will be withdrawing from the 2027-2028 match cycle. All other tracks within SCDCRC are still active.

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APPIC Member #:  2254

Site Name:  Brattleboro Retreat

Location:  Brattleboro, VT

Training Director:  James Benton, Ph.D., jbenton@brattlebororetreat.org, (802) 258-6925

 

The Brattleboro Retreat is pleased to announce an increase in our annual stipend to $47,028.  We offer three internship tracks all with a focus on higher acuity patients: inpatient and residential child, adolescent and young adult; inpatient adult, and; partial hospital & intensive outpatient.  Please visit our program’s website for more information (https://www.brattlebororetreat.org/clinical-psychology-doctoral-internship-program), or contact the training director.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1304

Site Name:  VA Eastern Kansas health Care System

Location:  Topeka, KS; Leavenworth, KS

Training Director:   Jamye Brown, Ph.D. - jamye.brown@va.gov 

 

Due to recent staffing changes, the VAEK Internship Program will be unable to offer a neuropsychology rotation for the 2027-2028 training year.   We regret having to suspend the neuropsychology rotation and apologize for the late announcement of this change.   

 

Please see our updated program brochure with full descriptions of training opportunities:  https://dsva-vagov-prod-cms-files.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/2026-11/VA%20Eastern%20Kansas%20Health%20Care%20System%20PsychologyInternship%20-%20VA%20-%20U.S.pdf

 

If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Brown (jamye.brown@va.gov).

 

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APPIC Member #:  2330

Site Name:  Central New York Psychiatric Center

Location:  Marcy, NY

Training Director:  Alexandra Assalley, Psy.D. (Alexandra.Assalley@omh.ny.gov)

 

Central New York Psychiatric Center is pleased to announce an increase in our intern stipend. The anticipated stipend for the 2027-2028 training year is now $43,352.00. We are also pleased to announce that we are extending our application due date to 11/22/26 at 11:59pm ET. For additional information regarding our training program, please review our CNYPC Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology Training Manual 2026-2027 (https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/cnpc/cnypc-internship.pdf) or contact Dr. Assalley directly at Alexandra.Assalley@omh.ny.gov.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2580

Site Name:  Confluence Health

Location:  Wenatchee, WA

Training Director:  Patrick Carrillo, Ph.D. [patrick.carrillo@confluencehealth.org]

 

We are pleased to share that we just completed our accreditation site visit on October 13, 2026. Please be advised that there is no assurance that we will successfully achieve accreditation. We are recruiting for 4 intern positions for the 2027-2028 training year.

 

MATCH NEWS: INTERVIEW INFORMATION (November 3, 2026)

This e-mail contains six separate items about interview notification and scheduling, applicants with disabilities, and appropriate and inappropriate interview questions.

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[1]  NMS INTERVIEW

We want to remind applicants that the APPIC Board has adopted an online interview scheduling system called "NMS Interview," which is a component of the NMS Match System.  NMS Interview is available to everyone at no cost and provides substantial benefits to applicants and programs as compared to more traditional scheduling approaches.  From the applicant perspective, you will have considerable control and flexibility in the scheduling of your interviews, the ability to view and modify your interview schedule online on one platform, and the ability to import programs with which you interviewed directly into your Rank Order List.

While internship programs are not required to use NMS Interview, most will do so.  If a site to which you apply uses a different interview scheduling approach, that site should provide you with instructions.  Interviews scheduled outside of NMS Interview cannot be added, viewed or changed in the NMS Match system.

Applicant instructions for NMS Interview are available at:

https://natmatch.com/psychint/applicants/interviews.html#scheduling

Internship programs that use this system will set up their available time slots online and invite you to schedule an interview using NMS Interview.  You will receive the interview invitation by email, which will provide a link that will enable you to schedule yourself into an available time slot for that internship online.  You can book, manage, change and view your schedule online in the NMS Match System.

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[2]  "SPAM" FILTERING

Most interview notifications, along with other communications from sites and the Match, will come to applicants via e-mail.  Remember that "spam" filters used by your e-mail server or program can result in your not receiving important messages from internship programs, APPIC, and/or National Matching Services.

Applicants should check their Spam and/or Junk Mail folders regularly to ensure that they do not miss any important communications during the selection process.  We recommend making any necessary adjustments to your e-mail program so that you will receive all e-mail from APPIC (@appic.org or @lyris.appic.org) and National Matching Services (@natmatch.com).  More information on adding specific e-mail and IP addresses to your "allow list" for NMS is available at natmatch.com/psychint/contact.html .

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[3]  INTERVIEW STATUS NOTIFICATION

We would like to remind applicants and Training Directors about the APPIC Match Policy regarding interview notification.  This policy is designed to make the interview notification and scheduling process considerably easier and less stressful for applicants.

Match Policy #6 states:

"6.  For Phase I of the Match, internship programs that conduct interviews must make a reasonable effort to notify every applicant who submits a complete set of application materials as to their interview status.

 

a.  Sites that conduct open houses to which all applicants are invited and conduct no other interviews are exempt from this interview notification requirement (this exemption should be clearly stated in sites' APPIC Directory listings and/or public materials).

 

b.  Notification of interview status for Phase I of the Match must occur no later than the interview notification date that appears in the program's APPIC Directory listing and/or other publicity materials, and may be communicated via e-mail, telephone, regular mail (to be received no later than the interview notification date), or other means.

 

c.  For Phase II of the Match, notification of interview status is not required."

 

While APPIC continues to recommend an (optional) December 15th interview notification date, each internship site ultimately determines its own date.  Thus, applicants should consult the APPIC Directory to determine the specific interview notification date for each program to which they applied.

It is important for applicants to understand that Training Directors work very hard to meet this notification date, and notifications can sometimes arrive at the last minute.  Some sites may send their interview notifications much earlier than the notification date listed in the Directory, while other sites may send them on that date.  Furthermore, some sites don't send all of their notifications out on the same day.  Applicants should never make assumptions about their interview status with a site until they have received the notification from that site.  In the event that you don't receive an interview notification in a timely manner, then (1) check your "junk mail" or "spam" folder to see if it ended up there, and (2) contact the site the day after that site's interview notification date to inquire about your status.  Feel free to contact me directly if you don't receive a timely response.

Please note that notifying an applicant about their interview status (i.e., whether or not they will be offered an interview) is not necessarily the same thing as inviting an applicant to a specific interview event.  Many sites will notify applicants by the interview notification date of whether or not the applicant will be offered an interview, but then send invitations to specific interview events at a later date.

It is imperative that all Match participants be very familiar with the APPIC Match Policies.  The complete Match Policies may be found at appic.org/Internships/Match/Match-Policies.

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[4]  INTERVIEW ATTENDANCE

Applicants who decide to cancel or move a scheduled interview should provide as much advance notice to the site as possible.  Please don't be a "no-show" for your interview!  Most sites have a limited number of available interview slots, and unused slots can be filled with other applicants if sufficient notice is provided.

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[5]  APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Given the shift to virtual interviews at most sites, Training Directors should be aware that the online approach (e.g., Zoom) can be challenging for some individuals with disabilities.  APPIC encourages Training Directors and training faculty/staff to educate themselves about these issues and should be proactive in offering to provide accommodations.

 

The APA Public Interest Directorate provides an online "Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition)" which includes articles on internship selection and interviews from the student perspective:

 

apa.org/pi/disability/resources/publications/resource-guide.aspx

 

Click the links on that page for the following articles:

 

"The Internship Match Process and Suggestions for Applicants with Disabilities"

"Factors to Consider in Psychology Practicum and Internship Interviews"

 

The APA Public Interest Directorate also provides the following articles from the Training Director perspective:

 

"Interviewing Applicants with Disabilities for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Internship Positions"

apa.org/pi/disability/resources/interviewing.aspx

 

"The ADA and Internships:  Your Responsibilities as Internship and Postdoctoral Agency Directors"

apa.org/pi/disability/resources/internship-directors.aspx

 

"Providing Reasonable Accommodations to Individuals with Disabilities in Internship Sites and Postdoctoral Internship Positions"

apa.org/pi/disability/resources/reasonable.aspx

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[6]  APPROPRIATE AND INAPPROPRIATE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

 

This 2015 article in Training and Education in Professional Psychology discussed appropriate and inappropriate interview questions and explored the experiences of students who interviewed at doctoral programs and internships:

 

Parent, M. C., Weiser, D. A., & McCourt, A. (2015). “So what are you?”: Inappropriate interview questions for psychology doctoral and internship applicants. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 9(2), 136–143. https://doi.org/10.1037/tep0000068

 

This article is typically available here at no charge; the link is currently broken but we hope it will be fixed soon.  Thanks to the authors and the APA Journals Department for making this copyrighted article available to the education and training community:

 

apa.org/pubs/journals/features/tep-0000068.pdf

 

The following article was published a number of years ago in the APPIC Newsletter, and addresses appropriate and inappropriate interview questions.  Please note that this article is based on U.S. law.  Individuals who are interviewing in Canada should consult the laws and regulations pertinent to their jurisdictions, and may find the following to be helpful:

https://hr.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2019/07/Appropriate-and-Inappropriate-Human-Rights-Related-Questions.pdf

 

https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/iv-human-rights-issues-all-stages-employment/5-interviewing-and-making-hiring-decisions

 

 

Questions During Interviews, Revisited

by Mona Koppel Mitnick, Esq.

 

As Match season approaches, the issue once more arises about the types of questions site interviewers may ask applicants.  Or, conversely, what questions either violate applicants' legal rights or infringe upon their privacy.

The issue is a recurring concern among intern applicants.  Improper or inappropriate personal questions to applicants/interviewees also should be of concern to Training Directors and their staffs because such questions, ultimately, could have legal consequences.  Even questions that are not inherently illegal may raise the specter of an illegal motive or action.  This article is another attempt to provide guidance, both to interviewers and interviewees about permissible and non-permissible (or non-recommended) questions.

A general rule for interviewers is to ask only questions directly relevant to the applicant's qualifications; or to the internship position and duties.  When in doubt, don't ask! 

In particular, improper or inappropriate areas of questioning relate to areas in which applicants presumably have some interest in protecting their privacy, e.g., their physical or mental status or health; their marital, familial, or other close personal relationships; religion, etc.  Generally, it is inappropriate - and possibly even illegal - to ask questions in these areas unless they directly relate to the internship or the applicant raises the issue first.

As I stated in my previous article:

• Generally, you may ask questions about an applicant/interviewee's education, language proficiency (if directly relevant to the requirements of the position), training and experience in psychology/mental health areas, past practice and placement, career interests and goals, professional memberships, and any other subjects directly related to the internship and the psychology profession.  Ask the same basic questions of all applicants/interviewees insofar as possible.

 

• Conversely, you may not ask personal questions before hiring (i.e., either on an application or during an interview) unless, either, they relate to bona fide qualifications; or the applicant first raises such issues him/herself.  For example, you should not ask questions about a candidate's marital or family status, religion, or physical conditions or limitations.  An exception to this rule is that Federal government agencies, states and municipalities, and many state universities generally require an employee to be a U.S. citizen.  They also may require some explanation of any criminal record other than misdemeanors.  While it is not always clear whether an intern is an employee or a student, such questions may be permissible when the internship center is a government agency or government-affiliated entity.

 

Notwithstanding the above guidance-

• [E]ven impermissible questions sometimes may become permissible if the applicant first raises the issue.  For example, if an applicant/interviewee asks questions about the hours of work and mentions family responsibilities or [their] religion and requests accommodations in work hours; or asks about the physical demands of the position and mentions physical limitations, the interviewer may follow up on such questions.

• Other questions, which may be impermissible on an application or during an interview, may become permissible after the intern is hired.  For example, proof of age and marital or parental/relationship status may become relevant, after hiring, for tax, insurance, and emergency contact purposes.  Photographs also may be required after hiring for identification cards.  Some questions are almost never permissible.  For example, you should never ask questions about sexual preference or whether someone has a particular disease, such as AIDS.

 

Interviewers, however, continue to ask inappropriate or improper questions.  While they may view these questions as establishing rapport with, or expressing personal concern about, the applicants, many applicants take offense at such questions.  The following were samples of interview questions recently submitted to APPIC by unhappy applicants:

• In what ways do you think your older age will make it hard for you to fit in with the other interns?

• Do you have a partner/spouse and, if that person won't move, can you manage being parted from that person?

• Who will care for your children?

• Who is your therapist, and what specific issues have you worked on?

• Will a nose ring (an indicia of religion on someone from India) be problematic?

As mentioned above, while these questions may not be inherently illegal, they may suggest to some applicants improper motivation by the interviewer:  The question about being older may make the applicant suspect that being older is a disadvantage, creating a possible allegation of age discrimination.  The question about child care may make the applicant suspect that being married or involved in a relationship, or having children will place him/her at a disadvantage.  Of course, the question would become a permissible one if the applicant first raised the issue of the hours and concern about child care.

The question about the name of the therapist and the specific issues worked on relate to an area in which an applicant may be presumed to have a significant privacy interest, so that he/she is unwilling to disclose that information.  The applicant may feel pressured to disclose the information and may believe that, if he/she refuses to do so, he will be at a disadvantage in the selection process.

Note:  The information in this article merely is intended to provide practical guidance.  It is not intended to be definitive or to be relied on without first consulting your legal counsel.

 

 

 

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (October 30, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1885
Site Name:  Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Location:  Penetanguishene, Ontario

Training Director:  Dr Carolyn Houlding, psychresidency@waypointcentre.ca 

 

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care hosts a clinical psychology residency. Waypoint is excited to announce that a CPA accreditation site visit has been scheduled for Jan 6th and 7th 2027. There are no guarantees we will achieve accreditation.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2313
Site Name:  University Health and Counseling Services at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Location:  Whitewater, WI

Training Director:  Stacy Weber, PhD (webers@uww.edu; 262/472-1305)

 

Due to recent personnel changes, University Health and Counseling Services at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the internship match process for the 2027-2028 training year.  We plan to pause during this coming training year in order to replace key faculty in time for the 2028-2029 match process.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1322
Site Name:  Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital/Bedford VAMC

Location:  Bedford, MA

Training Director:  Dr. Richard Amodio; 781-687-3056; Richard.Amodio@va.gov

 

Please note the program had discrepant dates posted for the application due date - November 1st and November 5th.  Consequently, the program will use the November 5th due date.  That is, the APPIC directory listed an 11/1 due date and the internship brochure lists an 11/5 due date.  The current brochure (with the correct 11/5 due date) is now available at https://dsva-vagov-prod-cms-files.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/2026-10/Bedford-psych-intern.August.2026.pdf.  The updated brochure remains largely unchanged from the prior year’s brochure (online until recently), with some new sub-rotations available in the assessment core yearlong training.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2663

Site Name:  Osawatomie State Hospital

Location:  Osawatomie, KS

Training Director:  Tiffany Johnson, PsyD., Tiffany.johnson@ks.gov

 

We are pleased to announce that the Osawatomie State Hospital Psychology Internship Program has officially submitted its self-study to the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation.

 

Please note that submission of the self-study does not constitute APA accreditation nor guarantee that it will be achieved.  The program is not currently accredited.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1832
Site Name:  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Location:  Toronto, ON, Canada

Training Director:  Dr. Niki Fitzgerald ; niki.fitzgerald@camh.ca

 

For those applying to the ADULT GENERAL TRACK (183211), the off-site rotation at the University of Toronto, the Health and Wellness Centre, will NOT be available for the 2027-2028 year.  This will result in one less position available in the Adult Track (6 total, down from 7; 11 residency positions overall). Should you have already submitted your application, please be assured your order of preferred rotations will be adjusted accordingly and no further action is required. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2474
Site Name:  University of Vermont Medical Center / Psychological Services

Location:  Burlington, VT

Training Director:  Pamela Swift, PhD; pamela.swift@uvmhealth.org

 

Due to a website error on our end, the APPIC directory linked to an older version of our manual that did not have updated information on our outpatient experiences. As a result, our GI Psychology outpatient experience was not included. Please see below for brief information on this rotation. All other adult and pediatric experiences were correct in the previously linked manual and the APPIC directory has been updated with a new link.

 

GI Psychology Clinic Supervisor: Meta Surjaputra, Psy.D The GI Psychology Clinic supports GI patients from the GI clinic at UVMMC. The role of the psychologist within the GI Psychology clinic at UVMMC is to provide behavioral symptom management and support patients in coping with their GI symptoms. Psychotherapists may also provide emotional support and a space to process and manage thoughts and feelings for an upcoming procedure or surgery. Residents will work with GI patients with upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, GERD, Crohn’s disease, dysphagia, and cyclical vomiting syndrome. Residents will utilize the following interventions: CBT, ACT, mindfulness training, motivational interviewing, and mental health 8 education. Residents will work with their GI psychology patients every other week for 4-6 sessions. However, the number of sessions will depend on each patients’ needs. Moreover, residents have the opportunity to engage in gut-directed hypnotherapy with our GI psychology patients. Level I training from ASCH, NESCH, or another reputable hypnosis training program is required in order to do hypnotherapy with patients.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1344
Site Name:  Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Dept of Behavioral Psychology & Neuropsychology

Location:  Baltimore City, MD

Training Director:  Alicia Sullivan SullivanAl@kennedykrieger.org

 

We want to be sure that applicants noticed the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Dept of Behavioral Psychology & Neuropsychology added an additional 6-month split Track opportunity this year to train with the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program and the Brief Treatment Clinic NMS program code 134416. Within the new Brief Treatment/Feeding split track (code 134416) trainees will train 6 months in the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program, diagnosing and treating pediatric feeding disorders (e.g., food selectivity, tube or liquid dependence, lack of texture or self-feeding advancement), and implementing caregiver training, and 6 months The Brief Treatment Clinic providing condensed assessment and treatment centered on Clinical Behavior Analysis to reduce challenging behaviors and build adaptive skills. Together, this dual rotation equips trainees with a comprehensive background in both pediatric behavioral psychology and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, while allowing them to participate in all core group training experiences alongside their peers matched to our existing tracks.

 

For any applicant who has already submitted their application and wants to be considered for this track as well, feel free to contact us directly to inform us of the addition.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2586 

Site Name:  Sanford Health Psychology Internship Consortium (www.sh-pic.org) 

Location:  Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin 

Training Director:  Jon Ulven Ph.D., L.P. (jon.ulven@sanfordhealth.org) 

 

Sanford Health (www.sanfordhealth.org) is thrilled to announce two new positions within our APA accredited internship program.  Starting in training year 27-28, Sanford Health will be offering two positions at Sanford's Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin.  Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic is a rural tertiary-care medical clinic with over 1600 providers across 17- medical specialties that adjoins a 300-bed teaching hospital and children's hospital. These positions will be focused on providing training in clinical child and pediatric psychology.  Opportunities for interns to participate in major tracks that include outpatient psychotherapy and testing as well as working in a general children's hospital as part of the pediatric psychology consult liaison service working with children and families receiving care for medical and psychological reasons.  Minor training tracks will include Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH), testing, and therapy.  Marshfield, WI is located in Central Wisconsin and is a charming community of 20,000 with easy access to Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2587
Site Name:  Central Valley Behavioral Health

Location:  Fresno, CA

Training Director:  Annie Fujikawa, PhD - annie.fujikawa@sierrameadowsbh.com

 

Central Valley Behavioral Health is pleased to announce we have added an additional track to our internship program.  We have two positions available in our Eating Disorder Track.  This track operates within Oasis Eating Disorders Recovery, an IOP/PHP program for teens and adults.  The number of positions in our other tracks have been reduced to keep the total number of internship positions the same. The updated numbers are as follows: adult track (6), pediatric track (6), and eating disorder track (2).  We have also extended our application deadline to December 1st at 11:59pm ET.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2457
Site Name:  University of California, Davis Health - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) Internship Program

Location:  Sacramento, CA

Training Director:  Lindsey Overstreet, Psy.D., loverstreet@health.ucdavis.edu

 

The University recently migrated websites and as such, our training programs website was down for several weeks. Due to this issue, we have decided to extend our internship application deadline to 11/11/2026 at 11:59pm ET. We also have a new web address, where you will find our updated program manual and brochure: https://health.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/academic-programs/fellowships/ccap/ . The change to our web address and the updated deadline has been submitted to our APPIC directory. Please contact Dr. Overstreet with any questions or concerns.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2641

Site Name:  Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center/ Psychology

Location:  Los Angeles, CA

Training Director:  Elizabeth Morris, Psy.D. (emorris@gatewayshospital.org) 

 

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center's Doctoral Internship Program is pleased to announce that we recently submitted our self-study to the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation. Please note that submission of the self-study does not constitute APA accreditation, nor guarantee that it will be achieved. Our program is not currently APA-accredited.

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (October 26, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2263
Site Name:  Biola University/Biola Counseling Center

Location:  La Mirada, CA  (Southern California)

Training Director:  Brady Goss -  brady.d.goss@biola.edu / (562) 903-4800

 

Due to recent personnel changes, the Biola Counseling Center at Biola University has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the internship match process for the 2027-2028 training year. To ensure continued high-quality training, we plan to pause during this coming training year in order to replace key personnel and transition into a new building. We look forward to relaunching in time for the 2028-2029 match process.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1863
Site Name:  Toronto Area Residency Consortium

Location:  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Training Director:  Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff: marlene@ftpsych.ca and Dr. Christine Sloss: drsloss@broadviewpsychology.com

 

The Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC), a CPA-accredited clinical psychology residency program in Toronto, Ontario, is pleased to announce several updates to its training opportunities for the 2027–2028 residency year.

 

To allow applicants additional time to review the changes described below and consider the expanded training opportunities, TARC has extended its application deadline to November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.

 

TARC is expanding its training opportunities in several areas:

 

  •  Neuropsychology: The University Health Network (UHN) will offer two full-time Neuropsychology residency positions, an increase from one position (Match Code: 186314).

 

  •  Health Psychology: Health Psychology training opportunities are returning to TARC for the 2027–2028 residency year, with two positions available (Match Code: 186311).

 

  •  New Training Site: Axia Health at North York General Hospital has joined TARC as a new training site, paired with Forward Thinking Psychological Services (Match Code:  186317).

 

  •  The clinical track that includes the Eating Disorders rotation at University Health Network, paired with Forward Thinking Psychological Services, remains Match Code 186312.

 

These changes may not be reflected on the NMS site or within the AAPI service until Tuesday morning.

 

Applicants are encouraged to review the updated TARC residency brochure available on our website at https://www.ftpsych.ca/services/toronto-area-residency-consortium-tarc/, for full descriptions of the training opportunities, available positions, and application requirements.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2321
Site Name:  WVU Medicine Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

Location:  Martinsburg, WV

Training Director:  Samantha Deamer (samantha.deamer@hsc.wvu.edu)

 

The WVU Medicine Psychology Internship is excited to announce the addition of a new Neuropsychology Rotation. This training experience would occur one half day a week for a minimum of six months and provides exposure to a broad range of neuropsychological assessment activities. Interns will gain experience across outpatient neuropsychological assessment, movement disorders evaluations (including presurgical assessments for Deep Brain Stimulation candidates), and decision-making capacity evaluations. Training will include differential diagnosis, psychometric assessment, report writing, feedback delivery, multidisciplinary consultation, and treatment planning, offering a comprehensive introduction to clinical neuropsychology within an academic medical center setting.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2567
Site Name:  Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center

Location:  West Seneca, NY

Training Director:  Kimberlee Hubbard, PsyD - (716) 832-0720 x 6867 - kimberlee.hubbard@omh.ny.gov

 

We are pleased to announce that the Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center has increased the interns' stipend to $43,352

 

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APPIC Member #: 2575

Site Name:  Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Location:  Neptune, NJ

Training Director:  Gina Radice-Vella, Psy.D. (Gina.radicevella@hmhn.org)

 

We would like to clarify the minimum hour requirements for applicants. For the Neuropsychology Track, the minimum requirements are 300 assessment hours and 200 intervention hours. For the General Track, the minimum requirements are 50 assessment hours and 400 intervention hours. We have also updated the program description for the Neuropsych track on the Appic directory, providing more detailed information about the training experiences offered. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2576
Site Name:  Vantage Point Center for Psychotherapy
Location:  Sacramento, CA 
Training Director:  Karen Miller, PhD; drmiller@vppsychotherapy.com 

Due to current challenges related to international student visa eligibility and placement, we have updated our internship applicant requirements. At this time, applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for our program. We recognize that this change may be disappointing and hope to broaden our eligibility requirements in the future. Thank you for your understanding.

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APPIC Member #:  1176
Site Name:  University of Denver, GSPP Internship Consortium

Location:  Denver, CO

Training Director:  Carrie Landin, Psy.D., carrie.landin@du.edu

 

Our Consortium site, Reaching Hope (117619), has changed their number of available positions from three to two. They have also added an exciting new trauma-informed assessment training opportunity to their internship program. This training is designed to provide psychology interns with meaningful, hands-on experience in comprehensive psychological assessment with youth impacted by complex trauma and involved in the juvenile justice system and/or the Department of Human Services. These assessments are comprehensive and multi-method and include a deep understanding of the youth’s history and context as well as a review and integration of medical and mental health records, educational records, court documents, Department of Human Services records, residential treatment records, prior evaluations, and other documentation relevant to the youth’s development and life experiences. There will be a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to the court and expert witness process. Interns may have the opportunity to attend court proceedings with the supervising psychologist and observe testimony as an expert witness. -

 

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APPIC Member #:  1720
Site Name:  Clemson University CAPS

Location:  Clemson, SC
Training Director:  Andie Eaton, PsyD; apeaton@clemson.edu

 

Clemson CAPS is not accepting applications at this time. We are entering into a merger with the Medical University of South Carolina, and we are suspending our recruitment of interns until the impact of those changes are clear. We will provide additional information about recruitment for 2027-28 as it becomes available. Dr. Eaton is available to answer questions.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1572
Site Name:  Momentus Institute

Location:  Dallas, TX
Training Director:  Dr. Ashley Geerts-Perry, aperry@momentousinstitute.org

 

The Momentous Institute is pleased to announce a stipend increase to $43,300 for the 2027-2028 training year. Momentous is a non-profit community mental health agency specializing in children and families and emphasizing trauma-informed and culturally-responsive care. We offer accessible mental health treatment on a sliding scale to under-resourced families from a largely Latine and bilingual community. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2463
Site Name:  Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress/ Developmental and Behavioral Health

Location:  Baltimore, MD

Training Director:  Laura Costa, PhD, ABPP ; costa@kennedykrieger.org

 

We are thrilled to announce two exciting updates to our internship program.  First, we are adding a third major rotation track through the Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI). The center provides a range of psychological services, including diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, and a variety of evidence-based treatments that focus on understanding and addressing the social, emotional and behavioral needs of autistic youth and their families. Interns will receive training in gold-standard assessment instruments including the ADOS-2 and evidence-based practices including the RUBI Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior, Facing Your Fears, Regulating Together, and Unstuck and On Target. Secondly, our major rotation track with Developmental Behavioral Health has increased its number of internship slots from 2 to 4.

 

MATCH NEWS: MESSAGE FROM THE AAPI COORDINATOR (October 26, 2026)

MESSAGE FROM THE AAPI COORDINATOR – Kimberly Hill, PhD (aapicoordinator@appic.org)

 

Greetings Internship Applicants! 🎃

 

I want to share some important internship application tips as we approach our first application deadline this Sunday, 11/1.  Please take a few minutes to read each section closely, EVEN if you have already submitted an application. Also, if you know of someone who is applying this cycle and may not be subscribed to MATCH-NEWS, please forward this email to them and ensure they subscribe themselves (see https://www.appic.org/E-Mail-Lists/Choose-a-news-list/Match-News).

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINE INFORMATION!!! 

We don't want you to miss any deadlines so please triple-check the published application deadline for each of your internship sites on their program material pages in your AAPI portal.  It is critical to know that ALL internship sites' portals will close on 11:59pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME on their specified deadline date in the AAPI portal.  This may differ from the information you originally gleaned from an internship site's training brochure in which they may have mistakenly specified a different portal closure time based on their time zone.  

 

We strongly recommend that you submit your applications prior to the day each site has specified as their application deadline. Almost all applicants aspire to submit early, but many still end up fine-tuning until the last minute. If there are any technical difficulties when you submit at the deadline, this allows minimal or no time to address them, which can cause a lot of stress at 11:55PM (EST).  Most particularly, if you click submit with only a few minutes to spare, you might miss the deadline because the credit card processing may not complete until a couple minutes after the portal closure at 11:59PM EST.  No one thinks this will be them, but it happens every year!

 

 

REFERENCES 

APPIC established a universal standard of three Standardized References for each site. Please check each program's brochure for their specific recommendation requirements before submitting your application as some sites request letters from a specific type of mentor, such as a Dissertation Advisor.

 

It is not uncommon at this stage for your AAPI to be ready to submit except for a missing reference.  Don’t freak out!  If you are missing a reference (or references) but your application is otherwise ready to go, definitely go ahead and submit your application. The internship training directors will still be able to view your application even though it is technically incomplete. They will be able to easily see that the only thing missing is your reference and most (but not all) are able to be flexible about those elements of your application that are not 100% in your control. (Nevertheless, you should encourage and remind your references to meet the published deadlines). Once the reference is uploaded into the system, it will automatically get attached to your AAPI and be immediately available to sites where you have already applied.

 

 

ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT ENTRY

 

For Time2Track users, although your practicum hours can be imported directly into your AAPI, you will need to complete the Adult and Child/Adolescent Assessment Instruments sections of your application by entering the names of each assessment instrument you administered and/or used to write assessment reports. 

 

DCT VERIFICATION

Please don’t wait to submit for DCT Verification until all your cover letters, CVs, essays, and supplementals are in perfect condition. Although the core of the AAPI (including your hours) is "locked" and no longer modifiable after you submit to your DCT for verification, you can still revise and upload cover letters, essays, your CV, and supplemental materials after verification.

 

TRANSCRIPTS

The AAPI requires an official copy of all Canadian and U.S. graduate-level transcripts including those from other disciplines (e.g., medical school, law school, etc.).  If you ordered your transcripts more than 10 days ago and they are not showing as received in your AAPI transcript status dashboard, please contact the AAPI technical support team (see contact information below) for assistance if your deadlines are imminent. Once the transcript is uploaded into the system, it will automatically get attached to your AAPI and be immediately available to sites where you have already applied. There are extra staff working during this crunch time to process and upload the transcripts that are still rolling in. They are usually uploaded within 24-48 hours of receipt. 

 

AAPI Technical Support Team

617-612-2899 or support@aapi.myliaison.com 

 

Please note, if your transcripts are missing but your application is otherwise ready to go, definitely go ahead and submit your application.  Internship training directors will still be able to view your application even though it is not quite complete.  They will be able to easily see that the only thing missing is your transcript, and most (but not all) are able to be flexible about those elements of your application that are not 100% in your control. 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

 

If an internship site does not identify any treatment summaries or assessment reports in their application checklists, you can safely assume that these supplemental materials are not required.  No need to reach out to the Training Directors to inquire about any supplemental materials.  

 

Please triple-check that you have thoroughly deidentified any case material used in your application.  Every year there are students who have to withdraw from the match for insufficiently deidentifying case material in their application. Here is a great link with de-identification methods: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/special-topics/de-identification/index.html

 

 

FINAL SUBMISSION TIPS

 

•  All the portals associated with the AAPI function best on Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser.  If you run into any technical difficulties on another browser, we recommend closing that browser and logging in using Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

•  For all uploads (CV, essays, cover letter, tx summary, assessment reports), we strongly recommend uploading them as pdfs to preserve your beautiful formatting.  

•  In the stress of the final packaging, sometimes it isn’t easy to figure out how to upload your essays.  You need to create a single pdf with all four of your essays and upload it rather than look for a location to upload 4 different essays. 

•  You don’t have to submit all your applications in one batch.  You can submit one at a time, five at a time, etc.   

 

•  PLEASE double-check that you selected the right program by crosschecking their APPIC Program Member Number under your designations.  Every year there are some devastated students who realize, after the deadline, that they erroneously submitted their application to the wrong program with a very similar name. 

DID MY APPLICATION ARRIVE OK?

After each application you submit, you will receive confirmation that your application was submitted successfully.

 

Worried that your verified hours didn't transfer over to your AAPI? Once a student's data is successfully transferred to AAPI from T2T, a checkmark will appear next to "Psychology Training Experiences" in your AAPI. Until that point, there is no checkbox. In the T2T AAPI Dashboard, you can download a PDF of your T2T data that was transferred to your AAPI. Although you can download the pdf in your T2T AAPI Dashboard, you won't have that extra anxiety-reducing verification of actually seeing that the information back in your AAPI environment - just that check mark that it has been integrated into your AAPI. 

 

When you submit your application, your core AAPI transfers immediately into the TD Admissions portal and is deemed "complete" with a timestamp. It is important to recognize that it can take up to a few hours for all parts of your application to arrive into the TD Admissions portal. 

 

 

ACCESSING HELP

 

Reach out to the AAPI technical support and Time2Track customer support teams via 24/7 email (support@aapi.myliaison.com) or 24/7 chat (look for the chat icons within the AAPI portal)!

 

I will gladly answer content questions about the AAPI and help as I am able, but unfortunately I cannot access your individual accounts to investigate or resolve technical concerns (e.g., missing transcripts, inability to log in, difficulty uploading documents).  Those are best handled by the technical support team.

 

Sending good vibes and stamina for the final stretch!!! 

 

Kimberly Hill

Kimberly Hill, PhD

AAPI Coordinator

aapicoordinator@appic.org

 

 

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (October 21, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2683
Site Name:  University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine/Pediatric Psychology

Location:  Ann Arbor, MI
Training Director:  Jennifer Butcher (jennbutc@med.umich.edu) and Phoebe Jordan (phoebej@med.umich.edu)

 

Our program has received full membership in APPIC and is accepting two applicants for this cycle. Our application deadline is November 15th. Please refer to our website for more information regarding our program:  https://medschool.umich.edu/departments/pediatrics/education/advanced-training-programs/pediatric-psychology-internship

 

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APPIC Member #:  1521
Site Name:  Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program (NOPIP)

Location:  Tulsa, OK
Training Director:  Robin Aupperle, PhD, raupperle@laureateinstitute.org, 913-708-4766

 

The Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program (NOPIP), an APA accredited consortium in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma is excited to introduce a new consortium site, CREOKS Health Services. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), CREOKS offers a comprehensive, trauma-informed continuum of care designed to meet the complex needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families across Oklahoma. For children and families, CREOKS provides trauma-informed care, including specialized trauma treatment using the TF-CBT model. Youth-focused services also include substance use prevention groups, individual substance use treatment, and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). CREOKS also delivers a robust array of school-based services and has programming for youth involved in the justice system. For adults, there are targeted services for veterans and the aging population, alongside comprehensive substance use treatment options, including specialty services for justice-involved adults. CREOKS emphasizes holistic, person-centered care that integrates mental health, substance use, and physical health needs to support long-term recovery and wellness. The specific internship activities for each individual intern will be tailored to fit their training goals. CREOKS is offering one position for 2027-2028 internship year. 

 

Please see the NOPIP website for more information: https://www.nopip.org/

 

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APPIC Member #:  1328
Site Name:  Franciscan Children's
Location:  Boston, MA
Training Director:  Trudi Koslof, PsyD: tkoslof@franciscanchildrens.org, 617-779-1548

 

We would like to confirm that the newly announced Pediatric Neuropsychology Track at Franciscan Children's is live for this upcoming 2027-2028 training year cycle.  The updated brochure has just been published at https://franciscans.childrenshospital.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/2027-2028-Franciscan-Childrens-APA-Internship-Program-Brochure-Updated.pdf. Please contact Trudi Koslof, Director of Training at tkoslof@franciscanchildrens.org with any questions. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2371
Site Name:  Stony Brook University Consortium Internship Program (SBU-CIP)

Location:  Stony Brook, NY
Training Director:  Dina Vivian, Ph.D. dina.vivian@stonybrook.edu 

 

We are pleased to announce that the SBU-CIP has increased the interns' salary to $50,003.00.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2680
Site Name:  UNLV PRACTICE Institute of Mental and Behavioral Health Doctoral Psychology Internship Program

Location:  Las Vegas, NV
Training Director:  Adrianna Wechsler Zimring, PhD; Adrianna.Zimring@unlv.edu

 

UNLV PRACTICE Institute of Mental and Behavioral Health is excited to announce that our Doctoral Psychology Internship Program was approved for provisional APPIC membership in September 2026. We are recruiting for 4 intern positions for the 2027-2028 training year, with a clinical focus on child and adolescent populations in a community mental health setting. Our program is designed to prepare doctoral trainees for entry-level practice in health service psychology and meets all internship requirements for psychology licensure in Nevada and many surrounding states. Interns will receive advanced training in the following areas: comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and neurodevelopmental assessment; individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-informed behavioral, CBT, and third wave CBT contextual frameworks; parent training in behavioral management and behavioral interventions; and interdisciplinary consultation and care coordination. Our program emphasizes a humanistic approach to training and practice, and is strongly committed to community service, cultural humility, social awareness, and advocacy. To learn more about our program, please visit our website: https://www.unlv.edu/thepractice/training-education/doctoral-psychology-internship"

 

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APPIC Member #:  1147
Site Name:  VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Location:  Palo Alto, CA
Training Director:  Jeanette Hsu, PhD, ABPP; jeanette.hsu@va.gov

 

The VA Palo Alto Psychology Internship Training Program is pleased to announce that our 2027-2028 Internship Brochure has been posted on our Training Program website today (10/15/26). Unexpected and extended facility review of all VA Palo Alto public materials delayed the posting of the updated brochure until now. Please see the 2027-2028 brochure which includes descriptions of our broad array of available rotations, minor changes and updates for the upcoming training year (including an increased stipend), and the addition of another substance use treatment rotation. Our program structure, number of internship slots (15), and 5 tracks remain the same. Our next APA accreditation site visit is scheduled for 2035.

 

To view our Training Brochure directly, please go to: https://dsva-vagov-prod-cms-files.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/2026-10/VA%20Palo%20Alto%20Internship%20Brochure%202027-2028%20finalv2.pdf

 

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APPIC Member #:  1471
Site Name:  Lenox Hill Hospital Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology

Location:  New York, NY
Training Director:  D. Secil Arac-Orhun, PhD - daracorhun@northwell.edu - 646 824 6521

 

We noticed a mismatch between the brochure and the APPIC directory application deadline. Our application is due on November 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1904

Site Name:  Will County Health Department

Location:  Joliet, Illinois

Training Director:  Dr. Rita Gray, rgray@willcountyhealth.org

 

The Will County Health Department will be closing the Internship and Training Program, effective September 1, 2027.  The program will not be accepting APPI applications for the 2027-2028 training year. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  1519
Site Name:  University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine/Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Location:  Oklahoma City, OK
Training Director:  Amanda Cherry, PhD @ Amanda-Cherry@ou.edu

 

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Clinical Psychology Internship Program is excited to announce rotations available in the Adolescent Disordered Eating Program as well as Pediatric Acute, Intensive, and Residential Treatment Services in the 2027-2028 academic year. Due to changes in faculty, we are unable to offer rotational opportunities in Adult Health Psychology including the OU Health Transplant Institute;  OU Health Comprehensive Addictions Resources, Education Services (CARES) Program;  Psycho-Oncology Stephenson Cancer Center; or OU Health Physicians - Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Clinic rotation experiences for the coming academic year. Updates to our brochure and website are in process. Application deadline remains Monday November 2, 2026. Please reach out if you have questions about rotational choices.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1490
Site Name:  University of Rochester Medicine/Department of Psychiatry

Location:  Rochester, NY
Training Director:  Jennifer West, PhD; Jennifer_West@urmc.rochester.edu (585-275-3607)

 

The University of Rochester Medicine Department of Psychiatry Internship program will not be recruiting for the 2027-28 training year for the following two positions on our Adult Track: Geropsychology  (Match code 149016) and Deaf Wellness (Match Code 149013).

 

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APPIC Member #:  1673
Site Name:  Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium

Location:  Chicago, IL
Training Director:  Jessica Marshall, PsyD; jmarshall@weareoutreach.org

 

We are excited to announce the addition of a full-time rotation at Thamani Counseling Services, in Chicago. More information is available on our website: http://cactc.org/where-we-work/thamani-counseling-services/  and theirs: https://thamani.net/ 

 

Due to significant transitions in leadership, Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago will not be participating in the match this year. No applications will be accepted for this rotation. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2622

Site Name:  Alicia's Place

Location:  Chesapeake, VA

Training Director:  Annie Levin, Psy.D. (training@aliciasplace.org)

 

The Alicia's Place Clinical Psychology Internship Program is pleased to announce that we recently submitted our self-study to the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation. Please note that submission of the self-study does not constitute APA accreditation, nor guarantee that it will be achieved. Our program is not currently APA-accredited.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2028
Site Name:  Ohio University Counseling and Psychological Services

Location:  Athens, OH
Training Director:  Kimberly Sommers, PsyD, sommersk@ohio.edu

 

For the 2027-2028 training year, we have obtained grant funding to support an increase to intern stipends. From the Ohio Psychological Association, this grant provides an additional $10,227 to supplement the intern stipend, which represents a significant increase in compensation for this training year. The total stipend will be $46,669 for the 2027-2028 internship year.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1891
Site Name:  Island Health/Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health

Location:  Victoria, BC, Canada

Training Director:  Dr. Alissa Schactman, Alissa.schactman@islandhealth.ca

 

We are so pleased to announce that the Island Health Residency at Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Victoria, BC, has received accreditation by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). We welcome applications from qualified applicants.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1176
Site Name:  University of Denver, GSPP Internship Consortium

Location:  Denver, CO
Training Director:  Carrie Landin, Psy.D., carrie.landin@du.edu

 

Our Consortium site, Kaiser Permanente, Colorado, has a new Developmental Pediatrics and Autism Spectrum Disorder track. Two days per week, the intern will be part of an interdisciplinary team on the Developmental Peds rotation. Also, one day a week, the intern will work as part of the Eating Disorders team, a small interdisciplinary team consisting of therapists, a care coordinator, and a dietician. This internship experience will include co-leading caregiver psychoeducation groups, individual therapy, consultation, assessment, and group therapy for a Binge Eating Disorder group. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2666
Site Name:  Counseling Associates Psychology Internship Program

Location:  Concord, NH
Training Director:  Christine Marsico, PhD - cmarsico@ca-mh.com; 603-865-1321

 

Counseling Associates is excited to announce that our psychology internship program completed its initial accreditation site visit with the American Psychological Association in September 2026. We are currently awaiting a formal accreditation decision from the APA Commission on Accreditation.  Please be advised that there is no assurance that we will be able to successfully achieve accreditation.

 

MATCH NEWS: ACCREDITATION FAQs (October 17, 2026)

SOME FAQs ABOUT INTERNSHIP ACCREDITATION

 

Many applicants are currently making choices about the internship programs to which they will apply.  The APPIC Board would like to ensure that applicants and their Directors of Clinical Training are fully informed about the issues that are relevant to these decisions.

Below are five "Frequently Asked Questions" that are often the source of confusion and misunderstanding.

A.  WHICH ORGANIZATIONS ACCREDIT INTERNSHIPS?

The American Psychological Association (APA) and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) are the only two accrediting bodies for internship programs in the U.S. and Canada recognized by APPIC.

APPIC is a membership organization and NOT an accrediting body, and thus APPIC does NOT accredit internship programs.  While APPIC-member internship and postdoctoral programs must meet APPIC's membership criteria, this is a very different process than accreditation.  Thus, the term "APPIC-Accredited" is not accurate and should never be used.

B.  SHOULD I APPLY TO A NON-ACCREDITED INTERNSHIP SITE WITH THE HOPE THAT IT GETS ACCREDITED IN TIME?

Some internship programs may tell you that they are planning to apply (or have already applied) for initial accreditation, have a site visit scheduled, or are at some other point in the process.  While a site may have the best of intentions, you should be aware that the application and/or approval processes for initial accreditation may take far longer (months or years longer) than a site anticipates.  There is no guarantee that a program will ultimately achieve accreditation or will do so in a timely manner.  Each year, we deal with situations where well-meaning Training Directors provided overly-optimistic predictions about future accreditation successes, only to have such predictions not come true, a disappointing (or professionally devastating) outcome for applicants who match to those programs.

Thus, while a site in the midst of the initial application process for accreditation may convey confidence that they will ultimately be successful, you should rank such a site only if you clearly understand and accept the risks of doing so. 

 

C.  SHOULD I CONSIDER ATTENDING A NON-ACCREDITED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?

 

It is important to state up front that there are excellent internship programs that are APPIC members but not yet accredited.  And, many students attend non-accredited programs each year and experience little or no difficulty with their future employment or licensure.

 

However, some students who attend such programs do experience difficulties with licensure and/or employment.  It is imperative that students understand the potential risks and limitations in attending a non-accredited internship program.  Furthermore, many doctoral programs require that their students attend an accredited internship.  For an extensive discussion of these issues, see:

 

http://www.appic.org/Match/FAQs/Applicants/Eligibility-and-Participation#q4

 

 

D.  IF I ATTEND A NON-ACCREDITED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, IS IT ACCEPTABLE TO APPLY FOR AND ATTEND A SECOND, ACCREDITED INTERNSHIP IN A FUTURE YEAR?

 

Students should NOT accept a non-accredited internship with the hope of re-applying for an accredited internship in a future year.  It is likely that many internship Training Directors would be hesitant to fill an internship position with a student who has already completed another internship.

 

Applicants should NOT view internship as an opportunity to strengthen their experience in hopes of obtaining a "better" internship the following year.  Instead, students who wish to gain additional experience in order to be more competitive for an internship should do so by arranging additional practicum experiences through their doctoral programs.

 

Thus, students should plan on completing one, and only one, internship.

 

More information is at:

 

http://www.appic.org/Match/FAQs/Applicants/Eligibility-and-Participation#q5

 

 

E.  IS IT ACCEPTABLE TO COMPLETE THE INTERNSHIP AFTER THE DOCTORAL DEGREE HAS BEEN AWARDED?

 

Students who participate in the APPIC Match or Post-Match Vacancy Service must be matriculating through a doctoral program that meets APPIC's requirements.  Thus, individuals who graduate without an internship should NOT expect to be eligible to participate in future APPIC Matches.

 

There is an exception to this rule for individuals who are engaged in a re-specialization program in health service psychology (i.e., an individual who has completed a doctoral degree in psychology and is currently enrolled in a "respecialization" program in a different area of psychology).  Exceptions may also be considered for some graduates of programs that are outside of the U.S. or Canada.

 

More information on this policy may be found at:

 

https://www.appic.org/About-APPIC/APPIC-Policies/DPA-Policy

 

Individuals who have questions or concerns about this policy may wish to use APPIC's "Informal Problem Consultation" process (www.appic.org, click on "Problem Consultation”).

 

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (October 13, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1526
Site Name:  Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic
Location:  Portland, OR and Hillsboro, OR
Training Director:  Samantha Slaughter, PsyD; samantha.slaughter@pacificu.edu

Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic is pleased to announce that our intern stipend has increased to $40,000. 

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APPIC Member #:  1325
Site Name:  VA Boston HCS Psychology Internship Training Program
Location:  Boston, MA
Training Director:  Colleen A. Sloan, Ph.D.; colleen.sloan2@va.gov

The VA Boston Psychology Internship Training Program is pleased to announce that our program has awarded funding for a new and permanent rotation in Severe Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention!   The Severe Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention (SMI-SP) rotation is located exclusively on the Brockton Campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System and collaborates closely with the Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program. This rotation offers an opportunity for training primarily within an interdisciplinary, recovery-oriented Inpatient Mental Health program, with an emphasis on treating Veterans with SMI, co-occurring substance use disorders, and/or severe suicidality.   The SMI-SP rotation includes two to three days within an inpatient mental health setting and one to two days focused on suicide prevention, both within inpatient and outpatient settings. Remaining time will be devoted to other internship training requirements, including the intern’s chosen adjunctive training experience (ATE), scholarly inquiry/research, and internship program didactics. Interns on the SMI-SP rotation will interact with psychiatry residents, nurse practitioner residents, and social work interns.  See our Training Brochure for additional details at: https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/ 

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APPIC Member #:  2679
Site Name:  California Counseling Clinics
Location:  Santa Barbara, CA
Training Director:  Melinda Wilson, PsyD (training@californiacounselingclinics.com)

California Counseling Clinics is pleased to announce that we have been accepted as an APPIC member and are now participating in the APPIC internship application process for the 2027–2028 training year. Our doctoral psychology internship program offers broad clinical training in psychotherapy and psychological assessment with children, adolescents, and adults in a community mental health setting. Interested applicants can find additional information about our program, eligibility requirements, and application process through our APPIC Directory listing and at https://californiacounselingclinics.com/clinical-psychology-doctoral-internship/.

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APPIC Member #:  1279
Site Name:  Illinois State University Student Counseling Services
Location:  Normal, IL
Training Director:  Thanh Nguyen, Psy.D. - tmnguy1@ilstu.edu

Illinois State University Student Counseling Services is announcing a change in the number of doctoral internship positions available for the 2027–2028 training year. Our program will offer three full-time doctoral internship positions rather than the four positions previously listed. Our program materials and APPIC Directory information are being updated to reflect this change. 

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APPIC Member #:  1477
Site Name:  Pace University Counseling Center
Location:  New York, NY
Training Director:  Casey Buonocore, Psy.D. / cbuonocore@pace.edu

We are pleased to announce that our stipend for the 2027-2028 cohort has been adjusted to $40,500 for the duration of the 12-month (2,000) health service psychology internship.  

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APPIC Member #:  1538
Site Name:  Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Training Director:  Kimberly Miller, Ph.D., psychologyinternship@chop.edu

 

The Psychology Internship Training Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is excited to announce the addition of a new track for the 2027-28 training year: Early Childhood Psychology. This track provides specialized training for interns wishing to pursue careers in infant and early childhood mental health. Interns will spend approximately 50% of their clinical training dedicated to evaluation, treatment, and consultation services for young children (infancy through age 5) and their families.

 

In addition, our internship salary has increased for the upcoming training year to $48,000

 

Please see our website for more information: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/psychology-education-and-training-program/internship-program

 
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APPIC Member #:  1465
Site Name:  Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital

Location:  New York, NY
Training Director:  Yolanda Thomas, yot9010@nyp.org

 

We would like to announce an update to the allocation of our 10 internship positions. Starting with the 2027-2028 training year, the internship program will consist of 5 positions on the Adult Track and 5 positions on the Child Track. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  2681
Site Name:  Urban Psych Training Program

Location:  San Diego, CA
Training Director:  Margo Sawires, Psy.D. (DrSawires@UrbanPsych.com)

 

We're stoked to announce our recent APPIC Provisional Membership!  For the 2027 - 2028 training year, Urban Psych Training Program is offering 2 Doctoral Intern positions.  Application deadline is December 18th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.  Please visit UrbanPsych.com to download our detailed training brochure.  

 

We look forward to connecting with prospective applicants! 

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APPIC Member #:  2110
Site Name:  Dell Medical School/Dell Children's Medical Center Psychology Training Program

Location:  Austin, TX
Training Director:  Sasha Jaquez, PhD, ABPP, sdjaquez@ascension.org

 

Due to an unannounced website overhaul, the posting of our updated recruitment materials was significantly delayed. Although there are only a few changes between the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 materials, we encourage all prospective applicants to review the updated brochure before applying. Our program offers both pediatric neuropsychology and pediatric health tracks. Please feel free to contact the training director with any questions about the program. 

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APPIC Member #:  1531
Site Name:  WellSpan Philhaven Hospital

Location:  Mount Gretna, PA

Training Director:  Dr. Darcy Miller, dmiller31@wellspan.org

 

Please note the following update to our application requirements:

 

Our website currently states that applicants should explain in one page of their cover letter how they integrate religion/spirituality and psychology in clinical practice. It has come to our attention that requiring a specific response length is not permitted under APPIC policies.

 

Effective immediately, the requirement is revised as follows:

 

Within your cover letter, please address how you integrate religion/spirituality and psychology in clinical practice.

 

We have requested that our website materials be updated to reflect this change. However, it may take several weeks before the revised language appears online. Until those revisions are posted, this announcement serves as the most current application guidance. 

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APPIC Member #:  1183
Site Name:  Yale University School of Medicine

Location:  New Haven, CT
Training Director:  Elizabeth H. Connors, Ph.D., elizabeth.connors@yale.edu

 

The Yale Doctoral Internship in Clinical & Community Psychology at the Yale School of Medicine is excited to offer 2 new primary and secondary placement opportunities.

 

The Emerging and Early Psychosis Placement (APPIC match code #118313) is a new internship position which offers a primary placement at the Prevention through Risk Identification, Management & Education (PRIME) Program, which identifies and treats young people ages 12 to 25 who are at clinical high risk for psychosis. A secondary placement at the Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) Program provides training in coordinated specialty care to individuals in the early stages of a first episode of psychosis ages 16 to 35.

 

The Adult Inpatient Services (AIS; match code #118324) now offers a secondary placement at Adult Community Mental Health (ACMH) Services. Previously, the AIS primary placement did not include a formal secondary placement.

 

Additionally, we have merged two of our APPIC match codes for the ACMH placement. To apply for a primary placement at ACMH with secondary placement at AIS, please use APPIC match code #118319.

 

For more information, please visit our website at https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/psychology/education/predoc/ 

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APPIC Member #:  1936
Site Name:  Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System

Location:  Tuskegee, AL
Training Director:  Dr. Levi Cole

 

The pre-doctoral psychology internship program at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System regrets to announce that our internship program will be put on an administrative pause and not be recruiting or accepting applicants for the 2027-2028 training year due to inadequate staffing. We look forward to resuming our program once our psychologist staffing is restored to an adequate level.  Questions should be directed to the incoming Training Director, Dr. Myra Piper, at myra.piper@va.gov
  

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APPIC Member #:  2656
Site Name:  Clinical Alliance Services, LLC

Location:  Cambridge, MA
Training Director:  Lissa Dutra, Ph.D., J.D. - lissadutra@clinicalallianceservices.com

 

Clinical Alliance Services, LLC (CAS), located in Cambridge, Massachusetts has been approved for an APA accreditation site visit, scheduled for October 29-30th. There is no assurance that we will be able to successfully achieve accreditation. Please note that our internship application deadline is November 1st, as listed in the APPIC directory and on our website’s training webpage since early fall. It was recently brought to attention that last year’s application deadline of December 1st was still referenced in our Psychology Training Handbook, which has since been revised. The revised handbook is dated October 7, 2026 and is available for download at this webpage: https://www.clinicalallianceservices.com/training/ 

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APPIC Member #:  2527
Site Name:  Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center

Location:  Dallas, TX
Training Director:  Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D.; edoskey@dcac.org

 

The Doctoral Psychology Internship Program (DPIP) at Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) will be participating in the Match for the 2027-2028 year. Program materials have been posted to our website (https://dcac.org/join-our-team/doctoral-psychology-internship-program/) and the APPIC Directory; the brochure is also linked here: https://dcac.org/wp-content/uploads/26.06.29-DCAC-Doctoral-Psychology-Internship-Program-27-28.pdf. Applications are due on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm ET; interview notifications will be made on Monday, November 23, 2026; interviews will take place virtually on either Thursday, December 17, 2026 or Friday, December 18, 2026. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Director of Clinical Training, Elena Doskey de Lobón, Ph.D., at edoskey@dcac.org.

  
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APPIC Member #:  1125
Site Name:  VA San Diego Healthcare System/University of California San Diego Psychology Internship Program

Location:  San Diego, CA
Training Director:  Dr. Christina Wierenga, cwierenga@health.ucsd.edu

 

We are delighted to announce two exciting changes to our rotation offerings. Position 12 is now VA PTSD EBP Outpatient and VA PTSD EBP Suicide Prevention (Match #112516). This new rotation is a unique opportunity to learn evidence-based treatments among patients struggling with suicidality.

 

We have also added the Child Outpatient Psychiatry/Child Inpatient Psychiatry position (Position 18, Match #112514) to our internship program. This position emphasizes child and adolescent psychology training within Rady Children's Hospital, including inpatient work in a child and adolescent psychiatric unit and outpatient work in a psychiatry clinic that serves the diverse mental health needs of children and their families from San Diego. Interns provide evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment to children, adolescents, and families coping with a wide range of mental health conditions, offering a broad and specialized training experience in child and adolescent psychology. We have posted an updated brochure on our website: https://psychiatry.ucsd.edu/education-training/psychology-programs/internship.html. Please contact Dr. Christina Wierenga (cwierenga@health.ucsd.edu) or Dr. Liz Wrape (elizabeth.wrape2@va.gov) for any questions.

 
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APPIC Member #:  2566
Site Name:  Achieve Behavioral Health

Location:  Monsey, NY
Training Director:  Michal Goldberg, PhD, mgoldberg@achievebh.org, 845-425-5252, x1332

 

We are pleased to announce that the Achieve Behavioral Health Doctoral Psychology Internship Program has officially submitted its self-study to the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation.

 

Please note that submission of the self-study does not constitute APA accreditation nor guarantee that it will be achieved.  The program is not currently accredited.

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APPIC Member #:  2297

Site Name:  The MetroHealth Medical Center Department of Psychiatry

Location:  Cleveland, Ohio

Training Director:  Erin Lea, Ph.D., Elea1@metrohealth.org

 

The MetroHealth Psychology Residency Program is excited to announce the continuation of our SMI track for residents (interns) seeking advanced training with adults with serious mental illness.  Residents will gain direct care experience in the Behavioral Health Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) with a variety of patients ranging from new onset of diagnoses to individuals struggling with severe and chronic mental health presentations.  While we regret the Motivation and Engagement Clinic (MEC) for Opioid Disorders is no longer a training opportunity, this track continues to have a robust selection of specialty care rotation experiences.  Applicants can find more information in our resident  Handbook here: Microsoft Word - RESIDENCY HANDBOOK master copy March 25 2025

  
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APPIC Member #:  1328
Site Name:  Franciscan Children's
Location:  Boston, MA
Training Director:  Trudi Koslof, PsyD: tkoslof@franciscanchildrens.org, 617-779-1548

 

Franciscan Children’s is excited to announce the addition of a fourth internship position in our outpatient Behavioral Health Services.  The new position is designed to provide rigorous training in comprehensive outpatient pediatric neuropsychological assessment along with the opportunity to do outpatient behavioral therapy and parent training with a pediatric population.  Please review our updated training brochure for additional details on the position: https://franciscans.childrenshospital.org/behavioral-health/outpatient-behavioral-health. Please contact Trudi Koslof, Director of Training at tkoslof@franciscanchildrens.org with any questions. 

 

MATCH NEWS: NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS (U.S.-BASED APPLICANTS ONLY) (October 9, 2026)

This e-mail discusses data related to U.S.-based applicants ONLY.  Information for applicants based in Canada has been sent in a separate MATCH-NEWS e-mail.

 

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APPLICANTS WHO ATTEND U.S.-BASED DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

 

Many applicants wonder how many internship applications to submit in order to maximize their chances of being matched.  Some might assume that sending out a greater number of applications increases the likelihood of being matched.

 

But does a "more is better" approach really work?  APPIC explored this question by examining the relationship between the number of applications submitted and the likelihood of being matched.  We used AAPI and Match data from last year for all 4,308 U.S.-based doctoral students who submitted internship applications:

 

 

       2026 PHASE I MATCH RATES - U.S.-BASED STUDENTS ONLY

 

        Number of                                        Matched to an

      Applications     Number of       Matched to         Accredited

       Submitted        Students     Any Internship       Internship

      ------------     ---------     --------------     -------------

         1 -  3           179             46 %               43 % 

         4 -  6           116             64 %               61 % 

         7 -  9           179             60 %               54 % 

        10 - 12           368             70 %               65 % 

        13 - 15          1356             81 %               78 % 

        16 - 18          1003             81 %               78 % 

        19 - 21           617             77 %               75 % 

        22 - 24           251             80 %               76 % 

        25 - 27           138             82 %               79 % 

        28 - 30            57             74 %               72 % 

 

 

To interpret the above table:  46% of U.S.-based applicants who submitted between one and three applications were matched to an internship in 2026, while 43% of those applicants were matched to an accredited internship.  These data should be interpreted cautiously, as numerous variables could account for these differences, and no significance testing has been performed.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

This data suggests that, in last year's Match, applying to more than 13-15 internship sites did NOT generally improve the likelihood of being matched.  This result is consistent with APPIC's survey data from previous matches, which has consistently suggested that submitting more than 15 applications does NOT appear to increase the chances of being matched.

 

It should be noted that applicants who submit more than 15 applications will incur a higher per-application cost beginning with the 16th application.   More information on the fees for the AAPI service may be found here.

 

It should also be noted that individual circumstances can vary, as there are many factors that contribute to a successful Match.  One such factor is the selection of sites to which one applies.  Here are a few points to consider:

 

1.  Applying predominantly to highly-competitive sites can reduce the likelihood of being matched, regardless of the number of sites to which you apply.  Information about the number of applications received in previous years for each site appears in the APPIC Directory.

 

2.  Apply to internship sites for which you meet the stated eligibility requirements, where your training goals, experiences, and interests correspond well with what those sites have to offer, and that align with your long-term professional goals.  The APPIC Directory and internship programs' public materials are important resources for understanding eligibility criteria and the qualifications of applicants who have historically matched with these programs.

 

3.  Applicants who have significant geographic limitations on their internship search can experience more difficulty getting matched, since this limitation can reduce the number of sites available to them and/or may result in less alignment between the applicant's training goals and the opportunities available in their geographic region.

 

 

MATCH NEWS: NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS (APPLICANTS BASED IN CANADA ONLY) (October 9, 2026)

This e-mail discusses data related ONLY to applicants based in Canada.  Information for applicants based in the U.S. has been sent in a separate MATCH-NEWS e-mail.

 

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APPLICANTS WHO ATTEND DOCTORAL PROGRAMS BASED IN CANADA

 

Many applicants wonder how many internship applications to submit in order to maximize their chances of being matched.  Some might assume that sending out a greater number of applications means a greater likelihood of being matched.

 

But does a "more is better" approach really work?  APPIC attempted to examine the relationship between the number of applications submitted and the likelihood of being matched for applicants based in Canada using AAPI and Match data. 

 

Unfortunately, we found that the number of applicants from Canada (n=237) was simply too small to be able to identify any meaningful trends.  This was not improved by incorporating data from 2025.

 

Given this "small n" issue, APPIC is again sharing previously-presented data that combines six years of applicant survey data (2018-2023) and reduces the number of categories in the analysis.  Only applications by students enrolled in Canadian doctoral programs that were submitted to Canada-based internship sites were included.

 

MATCH RATES FOR 2018-2023

 

Before presenting the data, here is a summary of our observations:

•  Combined data from 2018 through 2023 suggested that Canadian applicants who submitted more than five applications had an increased likelihood of being matched, as well as an increased likelihood of being matched to an accredited site.  Although the data indicated that applicants who submitted more than 10 applications had slightly higher match rates, it is not clear whether submitting more than 10 applications results in any meaningful improvement of outcomes.

•  These data should be interpreted cautiously due to small sample sizes and a lack of significance testing.

•  It should be noted that the number of students from Canadian schools and the number of positions in Canadian programs fluctuated each year, a change that could have impacted Match rates.  In particular, statistics from the 2025 APPIC Match showed an 18% decrease in participating students as compared to 2024; whether this was an anomaly or a trend is unclear.

•  We encourage students who are enrolled in Canadian schools to consult their faculty regarding the optimal number of applications to submit, and we hope that the information provided here will be helpful in those discussions.

Below are the combined results from the 2018 through 2023 APPIC Matches for students attending schools in Canada, reflecting only placement activity during Phase I.  

 

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    COMBINED 2018-2023 PHASE I MATCH RATES - CANADA-BASED STUDENTS ONLY

 

           Number of                                            Matched to an

         Applications       Number of        Matched to          Accredited

          Submitted          Students      Any Internship        Internship

         ------------       ---------      --------------       -------------

            1 -  5              87               77 %                66 % 

            6 - 10             274               86 %                78 %
           11 or more          388               90 %                84 %

 

    NOTE:  Cautious interpretation is warranted due to small sample sizes.

 

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ADDITIONAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER

 

It should also be noted that individual circumstances can vary, as there are many factors that contribute to a successful Match.  One such factor is the selection of sites to which one applies.  Here are a few points to consider:

 

1.  Applying predominantly to highly-competitive sites can reduce the likelihood of being matched, regardless of the number of sites to which you apply.  Information about the number of applications received in previous years for each site appears in the APPIC Directory.

 

2.  Apply to internship sites for which you meet the stated eligibility requirements, where your training goals, experiences, and interests correspond well with what those sites have to offer, and that align with your long-term professional goals.  The APPIC Directory and internship programs' public materials are important resources for understanding eligibility criteria and the qualifications of applicants who have historically matched with these programs.

 

3.  Applicants who have significant geographic limitations on their internship search can experience more difficulty getting matched, since this limitation can reduce the number of sites available to them and/or may result in less alignment between the applicant's training goals and the opportunities available in their geographic region.

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (October 7, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2164

Site Name:  WellSpan Philhaven CBT

Location:  York, PA

Training Director:  Dr. Wendy Wild, wwild@wellspan.org

 

The WellSpan Philhaven CBT program is pleased to announce that our intern stipend has increased to $39,520.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1503

Site Name:  Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Location:  Cincinnati, Ohio

Training Director:  Sanita Ley, PhD; sanita.ley@cchmc.org

 

Cincinnati Children’s O'Grady Residency in Psychology is excited to introduce a new Neurodevelopmental (ND) Track for residents (interns) seeking advanced training with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and complex behavioral health needs. Residents will receive year-long training in comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment and evidence-based intervention, including ADOS-2 administration and an opportunity to pursue Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certification. The track includes required rotations in PCIT, Moderate Behavior Therapy, the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic, and Behavioral Sleep Medicine, along with a specialized pathway in Early Intervention, Community Engagement, or Trauma based on resident preference. Residents also maintain outpatient assessment and treatment experiences throughout the year, developing expertise in developmental delays, disruptive behavior, anxiety, mood concerns, sleep and toileting challenges, and other complex neurodevelopmental and genetic conditions. Residents will also participate in research and scholarly activities related to neurodevelopmental and behavioral health as part of their training. This new track offers a unique opportunity for trainees interested in building specialized expertise in neurodevelopmental and behavioral psychology within a nationally recognized pediatric medical center. Please see our website for more information: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/clinical/specialty/sub-res/beh-med

 

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APPIC Member #:  1925

Site Name:  National Psychology Training Consortium, Central Region

Location:  Springfield, MO

Training Director:  Dustin Brown, PsyD, dustin.brown@psychologyinterns.org, 417-812-6495

 

National Psychology Training Consortium – Central Region is excited to announce the addition of Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center to the consortium for this upcoming training year. Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving the Kansas City metropolitan area with a mission to provide high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to all individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing disparities in our community. They will be taking one intern during the 2027-2028 internship training year.

 

Please see more information about this site and our other Central Region sites here on our website: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/central-current-sites/

 

Additional interview resources are available on our Virtual Open House page: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/virtual-open-house/

 

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APPIC Member #:  2603

Site Name:  National Psychology Training Consortium, Cy-Hawk Region

Location:  Ankeny, IA

Training Director:  Warren Phillips, Ph.D., warren.phillips@psychologyinterns.org, 417-812-6495

 

National Psychology Training Consortium – Cy-Hawk Region is excited to announce the addition of the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development and Magnolia Connection. They are each offering one position for the 2027-2028 training year.

 

The Center for Disabilities and Development is a multidisciplinary healthcare organization located in Iowa City, Iowa. As part of University of Iowa Health Care, CDD has a long-standing history of serving individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

 

Magnolia Connection is a multidisciplinary behavioral health practice located in Norwalk, Iowa providing psychological and diagnostic assessment, individual and family therapy, medication management, group-based interventions, and other specialized behavioral health services across the lifespan. The practice includes a team of psychologists, mental health therapists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and administrative professionals.

 

Please see more information about this site or our other Cy-Hawk Region sites here on our website: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/cy-hawk-region/

 

Additional interview resources are available on our Virtual Open House page: https://www.psychologyinterns.org/virtual-open-house/

 

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APPIC Member #:  1310

Site Name:  Western State Hospital Internship Program

Location:  Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Training Director:  Susan Redmond-Vaught, PhD - 270-889-2741 -  susan.vaught@ky.gov

 

The Western State Hospital Internship Program (WSHIP) regrets that we will not be able to accept interns for the 2027-2028 training year, and we have withdrawn from the 2027 APPIC Match. Our current interns are not affected, and the program remains APA-accredited (we are requesting Accredited, Inactive status for the coming year). We plan to recruit again for the 2029-2030 training year. We thank everyone who has shown interest in our program and hope you will consider us in the future.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1497

Site Name:  Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

Location:  West Brentwood, NY

Training Director:  Howard Delman, Ph.D. - 631-761-2399 / Howard.Delman@omh.ny.gov

 

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center is pleased to announce that our intern stipend has increased to $43,352

 

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APPIC Member #:  1409

Site Name:  University of North Carolina SOM - Clinical Psychology

Location:  Chapel Hill, NC

Training Director:  Tiffany Hopkins, tiffany_hopkins@med.unc.edu, 984-974-5890

 

We are delighted to announce the addition of the Pediatrics Track (1 position) to our internship program. Our website is currently being updated to reflect this change; interested applicants may contact Tiffany Hopkins, Training Director, with any questions. The Pediatrics Track emphasizes pediatric psychology consultation-liaison training within NC Children's Hospital, including inpatient work on medical floors, developmental and behavioral health services in the Special Infant Care Clinic, and infant-parent mental health services with families affected by NICU admissions. Interns also provide evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families coping with chronic medical conditions, offering a broad and specialized training experience in pediatric psychology. Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/education/psychology-internship/

 

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APPIC Member #:  1117

Site Name:  University of California, Davis, Student Health and Counseling Services

Location:  Davis, CA

Training Director:  Vanessa Wu, PhD (vawu@ucdavis.edu) 

 

UC Davis SHCS is sad to announce that we will be retiring our Undocumented Students emphasis area in the 2027-2028 cycle. Applicants interested in working with undocumented students can still apply for our Campus Outreach emphasis, which will have opportunities to collaborate with our Undocumented Students Resource Center. We are pleased to announce that we will be adding a Trauma Psychology emphasis in the 2027-2028 year. Applicants can find a brief description of the Trauma Psychology emphasis area in our Internship Training Manual linked on our training program website (https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/employment/counseling-services-training-program).

 

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APPIC Member #:  2684

Site Name:  Augusta University/Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Location:  Augusta, GA

Training Director:  Christopher Drescher, cdrescher@augsuta.edu, 762-375-0058

 

The Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia Psychology Internship is excited to announce that we were approved for APPIC Full Membership on September 29th. We are recruiting for 4 intern positions for the 2027-2028 training year in the following tracks: Child and Family, Forensic, Health Psych - Integrated Primary Care, and Health Psych - Chronic Illness. Our application deadline is December 1st at 11:59pm ET.

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (September 28, 2026)

Below is the latest list of "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals during the internship application process in order to provide applicants with important updates about programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2493

Site Name:  New Alternatives for Children - A31 Mental Health

Location:  New York, NY

Training Director:  Kate Hariton, Psy.D. (Khariton@nackidscan.org)

 

New Alternatives for Children - A31 Mental Health Clinic is pleased to announce that our internship program is now fully accredited with APA. Due to a glitch on our end, our site was late to register with NMS. Our site is now registered to participate in the 2027 APPIC Match. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Training Director, Dr. Hariton, with any questions.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1329

Site Name:  Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital

Location:  Boston, MA

Training Director:  Susan Sprich, Ph.D. (ssprich@mgh.harvard.edu, 617-726-5991)

 

Due to a recent reconstruction of all Mass General Brigham websites, related links appearing within the MGH Internship in Clinical Psychology webpage may not be operational at this time. As a result of this technical constraint, we ask that all potential applicants for the 2027-28 training year please direct your inquiries and messages to the directors of the specific track of interest within our training program. Our track directors will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.  The names and email addresses of the track directors for the 2027-28 training year are listed below.

 

Adult Track:  Michelle Stein, PhD (mstein3@mgh.harvard.edu), Christina Massey, PhD (cmassey1@mgh.harvard.edu)                    

Behavioral Medicine Track:  Christina Psaros, PhD (cpsaros@mgh.harvard.edu)

Child Track:  Ellen O’Donnell, PhD (ehodonnell@mgh.harvard.edu)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Track:  Susan Sprich, PhD (ssprich@mgh.harvard.edu), Sabine Wilhelm, PhD (swilhelm@mgh.harvard.edu)

Lifespan Health Track:  Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD (avranceanu@mgh.harvard.edu), Victoria Grunberg, PhD (vgrunberg@mgh.harvard.edu)

Neuropsychology Track:  Christina Kay, PhD (cdkay@mgh.harvard.edu)

Pediatric Neuropsychology Track:  Agnes Chung, PhD (achung11@mgh.harvard.edu)

 

We apologize for any inconvenience the webpage reconstruction may have caused and expect the webpage to be fully operational in the coming weeks. 

 

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APPIC Member #:  1443

Site Name:  Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center

Location:  Bronx, NY

Training Director:  Shireen L. Rizvi, PhD, ABPP; shrizvi@montefiore.org

 

We are delighted to announce that we have added a second line for our Neuropsychology Specialization Track! We will be recruiting two neuropsychology interns for the 2027-2028 year, bringing our total cohort to 10 interns. Please see our website for more information: https://montefioreeinstein.org/patient-care/services/psychiatry/education/psychology-training-programs/psychology-internship

 

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APPIC Member #:  1183

Site Name:  Yale University School of Medicine

Location:  New Haven, CT

Training Director:  Elizabeth H. Connors, Ph.D. - elizabeth.connors@yale.edu

 

The Yale University School of Medicine's Doctoral Internship in Clinical and Community Psychology is now accepting applications from doctoral candidates in School Psychology. School Psychology applicants are welcome to apply to any of our nine placement sites that fit their training goals, including the West Haven Mental Health Clinic (child and adolescent service, and young adult service), The Consultation Center, and the Yale Gender Clinic which serves youth. Applications may be submitted via the AAPI portal no later than November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. For details on Yale's training curriculum, placements, and application criteria, please visit their website.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1217

Site Name:  Citrus Health Network

Location:  Miami, FL

Training Director:  Dr. Dianne Rosen, PhD, ABPP - psychologyprogram@citrushealth.com

 

We would like to share an important update regarding the admissions requirements for the Citrus Health Network Doctoral Psychology Internship Program.

 

Following clarification from the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), we have updated our website and application materials to remove the copy of a master's degree as a listed admissions requirement.  Thus, please do NOT include that document with your application.

 

Please note that this update is intended to clarify our published admissions information. We encourage all applicants to review the updated requirements on our website when preparing their application materials.

 

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.  If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our program.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2168

Site Name:  Richard L. Roudebush VAMC

Location:  Indianapolis, IN

Training Director:  Sarah Kays, PsyD, Sarah.Kays@va.gov

 

The Richard L. Roudebush VAMC will be offering an additional internship slot. We have a total of 5 positions for the 2027-2028 academic year- 2 SMI (NMS number 216812) and 3 General Track (NMS number 216813).

 

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APPIC Member #:  1531

Site Name:  WellSpan Philhaven Hospital

Location:  Mount Gretna, PA

Training Director:  Dr. Darcy Miller, dmiller31@wellspan.org

 

The WellSpan Philhaven Hospital program is pleased to announce that our intern stipend has increased to $39,520.

 

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APPIC Member #:  1247

Site Name:  University of Iowa / University Counseling Service

Location:  Iowa City, IA

Training Director:  Patrick Galligan, Ph.D. (patrick-galligan@uiowa.edu; 319-335-7294)

 

The University of Iowa’s University Counseling Service is thrilled to share that we will be adding a dedicated internship training track in Sport Psychology. The intern will maintain an individual therapy caseload of student-athletes. They will have the opportunity to work with interdisciplinary provider teams within University of Iowa Athletics. Individual supervision will be provided by psychologists in the University of Iowa Athletics Sport Psychology Department. The intern in the Sport Psychology Track will also participate in all group training experiences (e.g., intern group supervision, didactic seminars) with fellow interns from the Generalist Track. The new Sport Psychology Track (124712) is one of two internship programs for the University Counseling Service, along with our existing Generalist Track (124711). Applicants can apply to either or both programs.

 

MATCH NEWS: MATCH UPDATE (September 20, 2026)

This announcement contains the following items:

 

[1]  List of Participating Internships

[2]  APPIC Match Policies and Match Dates
[3]  APPIC Directory Internship Listings

[4]  Stipend Data from the APPIC Directory
[5]  Crossing the U.S.-Canada Border for Internship
[6]  Information about Military Internships

[7]  Information and Support for the APPIC Match

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[1]  LIST OF PARTICIPATING INTERNSHIPS

 

The list of internship programs that are participating in the APPIC MATCH is now available on the National Matching Services Inc. (NMS) website at:

natmatch.com/psychint  (click on "List of Participating Internships")

 

This list is updated nightly as changes occur in program participation.  The list includes tools to search, export, and filter the list by APA/CPA accreditation status, type of APPIC membership, and State or Province.  You may also mark internship sites as "favorites" to keep track of sites that interest you (favorites are stored only in your browser and remain private).

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  ALL sites that participate in the APPIC Match and Post-Match Vacancy Service are members of APPIC.  However, some participating sites are NOT APA- or CPA-accredited.  The list of participating internships on the NMS web site includes ALL internship programs in the Match, regardless of whether or not they are APA/CPA-accredited.

 

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[2]  APPIC MATCH POLICIES AND MATCH DATES

The 2026-27 APPIC Match Policies are essential reading for all Match participants and may be viewed here:

https://www.appic.org/internships/Match/Match-Policies

The complete schedule of dates for the 2027 Match may be found here:

https://www.appic.org/internships/Match/About-The-APPIC-Match/APPIC-Match-Dates

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[3]  APPIC DIRECTORY INTERNSHIP LISTINGS

 

Training Directors are annually required to update their programs' information in the APPIC Directory, and the majority of internship programs have updated their Directory information (and web sites) to reflect the 2027-28 training year.   If you notice any out-of-date information in the APPIC Directory or in a program’s public information (e.g., web site or brochure), please contact the Training Director to request the most current information.

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[4]  STIPEND DATA FROM THE APPIC DIRECTORY

 

If you are interested in seeing some aggregate statistics from the APPIC Directory, including mean internship and postdoctoral stipends by setting, that information is available under the "Directory" pull-down menu at appic.org or at this link:

 

https://www.appic.org/Directory/Directory-Statistics-Trainee-Stipends

 

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[5]  CROSSING THE U.S.-CANADA BORDER FOR INTERNSHIP

If you are a Canadian citizen who is considering attending a U.S.-based psychology internship, or a U.S. citizen who is seeking a placement in Canada, APPIC wants you to be aware of the potential legal and political challenges that currently exist when attempting to cross the border for internship.  In recent years, some students have not been permitted to cross even when possessing what they believed to be valid visas and appropriate documentation.  In many cases, these students were unable to attend their internships -- often resulting in a year-long delay in their education while they participated in the Match a second time.

Issues faced by students have included:

1.  Challenges in obtaining a visa in a timely manner.

2.  Lack of clarity in U.S. immigration law as to which visas, if any, are appropriate for students to enter the United States and complete their psychology internships.  In fact, some attorneys have told us that NO such visa currently exists.

3.  This lack of clarity can result in differential interpretations at the border.  In other words, two people with the same type of visa may experience very different outcomes at the border.

While a number of professional organizations in psychology (including APPIC, APAGS, CCPPP, CPA, and APA) continue to work on developing a legitimate and reliable pathway for the future, APPIC strongly encourages students who are considering a cross-border internship experience to familiarize themselves with the issues and the significant risks involved.

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[6]  INFORMATION ABOUT MILITARY INTERNSHIPS

 

Students who may be interested in an internship with the U.S. military are strongly encouraged to review APPIC's military information page that summarizes the procedures and questions that many students have about these programs.

 

This information was provided to us by the Army, Navy, and Air Force internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match, and was developed in order to avoid misunderstandings and to address some of the common questions that many students have about these programs.  In particular, students should understand that the approval and clearance process for military internship positions is lengthy, and those who are interested in such positions should initiate contact with a recruiter from the Service(s) in which they are interested (i.e., Army, Navy, and/or Air Force) as soon as possible.

 

APPIC wishes to thank our military Training Directors and leadership for their support and contributions to this effort!

 

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[7]  INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE APPIC MATCH

Complete information about the APPIC Match may be found at both:

•  The Match Web Site hosted by National Matching Services, Inc.
•  The "About the APPIC Match" section of the APPIC web site 

Contact information for questions:

•  APPIC Match Coordinator:  Dr. Greg Keilin - 512-410-0002 - greg.keilin@appic.org
•  National Matching Services, Inc. - 800-461-6322 - psychint@natmatch.com

Support for the AAPI Application Service:

•  See this link

 

 

 

 

MATCH NEWS: AI IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS: NEW CERTIFICATION AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLICANTS (September 17, 2026)

Dear Internship and Postdoctoral Applicants,

 

AI is rapidly evolving and impacting psychology education and training in innumerable ways.  As its use becomes more widespread, many questions have arisen regardingits use in recruitment and selection for both applicants and training programs.  The APPIC Board, Executive Director, and Professional Staff have been actively discussing these issues. 

 

On June 27, 2026, APPIC released an email entitled “Important Announcement: New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification Required for APPIC Applications” (https://www.appic.org/internships/Match/MATCH-NEWS-2026-27#MN20260627) announcing a new required self-certification for applicants using APPIC’s Centralized Applications (i.e., AAPI or APPA).  As part of this certification, applicants must attest that they have not used AI in a generative capacity in preparing their AAPI or APPA applications materials.

 

In addition to implementing this required certification, APPIC encourages training programs and applicants to thoughtfully consider the broader implications of AI throughout the recruitment and selection process.  The considerations below are intended to support reflection and informed decision making as AI technologies continue to evolve.  Applicants should also remain attentive to relevant policies and guidance established by their own institutions, as well as other professional organizations (e.g., the American Psychological Association). 

 

1.   During interviews, consider learning about training programs’ AI policies and/or their permitted uses of AI (e.g., ambient scribe for patient care, access to generative AI chatbots). Consider how such policies may be similar to or different from those in your graduate program and your training experiences thus far. If you are accustomed to using AI during your clinical work or training, consider how this may impact the work you would do in another setting and/or your goals for internship or postdoctoral training.

2.   Strongly consider the pitfalls of accessing AI chatbots during an internship or postdoc interview (and how doing so may be inconsistent with training program policies). APPIC is aware of instances of applicants’ AI use during interviews that were of concern to programs.

3.   Seek guidance from trusted mentors (e.g., supervisors, DCT, TD) if you have questions about AI use during any stage of the application process. 

We wish you all the best during this application season,

 

Madeleine Goodkind (madeleine.goodkind@appic.org)

 

On behalf of the APPIC Board of Directors

 

MATCH NEWS: LATE-BREAKING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES (September 13, 2026)

This message is the first in a series of e-mails over the next several months that will provide "late-breaking" news items from internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  These announcements will be distributed via MATCH-NEWS at regular intervals (approximately every 7-10 days) in order to provide applicants with important updates about internship programs that they may be considering.  Training Directors who wish to submit news items for future announcements should refer to the information at the end of this message.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2584

Site Name:  Joliet Treatment Center

Location:  Joliet, IL

Training Director:  Dr. Kimberly Briney, kimberly.briney@illinois.gov

 

The Joliet Treatment Center is excited to share that we have completed our APA site visit.  We are seeking full initial accreditation.  There are no guarantees we will achieve accreditation.

 

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APPIC Member #:  2578

Site Name:  Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) Chicago

Location:  Chicago, IL

Training Director:  Bianca Vigil, Psy.D. (312-322-0567 ext. 1581, b2vigil@bop.gov)

 

The MCC Chicago internship program is pleased to announce that an accreditation site visit by APA has already occurred, and we are awaiting final decision. Please be advised that there is no guarantee that we will be able to successfully achieve accreditation. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Training Director, Dr. Vigil, with additional questions. 

 

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MATCH NEWS: AAPI HOURS TRACKING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE (September 11, 2026)

MESSAGE FROM THE AAPI COORDINATOR – Kimberly Hill, PhD (aapicoordinator@appic.org)

 

Greetings, Training Community,

 

I am excited to share a new resource, the AAPI Hours Tracking Guide (Version 1.0).

 

These guidelines are intended to help doctoral students planning to participate in the APPIC Internship Match consistently track and categorize their practicum activities throughout their doctoral training, so they are prepared to accurately report their experiences when completing the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI). The guide provides a common framework for determining which AAPI hours category best reflects a specific practicum activity.

 

Although much of this information is already available through the AAPI Help Center and AAPI Information pages on the APPIC website, this guide brings it together in one centralized, easy-to-use resource that can be readily downloaded and shared.

 

The guide also includes answers to many of the common questions I have received in my role as AAPI Coordinator over the past several years. In addition to review by the APPIC Board, the guide was reviewed by stakeholders across our training community, including doctoral students, clinical supervisors, DCTs, and internship Training Directors. Their feedback helped inform and refine the guide’s content.

 

This is a living document that will be updated as questions arise, practices evolve, and additional clarification becomes available. Students should therefore refer to the most current version when tracking and reporting their practicum activities.

 

Importantly, these guidelines are not intended to serve as a how-to guide for completing the AAPI itself. When students are preparing to apply for internship, their primary resources for questions about completing and submitting the AAPI should be the AAPI Help Center and the APPIC AAPI Information for Applicants webpage. This guide focuses specifically on the categorization of practicum activities and hours, rather than the mechanics of completing the application.

 

I hope this guide makes the process of tracking practicum hours a little clearer and less burdensome for students and those who support their training, while also providing greater clarity around the AAPI categories across the training community and promoting consistency in how practicum experiences are reported across students.

 

Best wishes,

 

Kimberly

 

Kimberly Hill, PhD

AAPI Coordinator, APPIC

 

MATCH NEWS: DRUG TESTING AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS (September 9, 2026)

What follows is essential reading for all students, doctoral program DCTs, and internship program Training Directors about drug testing and other pre-employment requirements.  If you think you already know the issues, you could be mistaken, as things have changed significantly just in the past few years (e.g., over-the-counter availability of certain products which, if consumed, could lead to failure of a drug test and termination from an internship).  We ask that all DCTs discuss these issues with their students who are seeking internship this year.

 

DRUG TESTING

 

Some internship programs perform drug testing prior to and/or during the internship year.  One of the most misunderstood issues in this area is with regard to the recreational and medical use of marijuana (cannabis) as well as products containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) or CBD (Cannabidiol).  Some students assume that having a prescription for marijuana/cannabis, being matched to an internship program that is located in a jurisdiction that allows the recreational use of marijuana/cannabis, or obtaining a medicine over-the-counter (e.g., CBD oils) means that their use of these substances will be acceptable to internship programs.  However, this is a very risky and potentially incorrect assumption, as some internship programs prohibit the use of marijuana/cannabis, THC, and/or CBD in SOME or ALL circumstances, and will not hire a student who tests positive regardless of medical need, the presence of a prescription, the fact that it was obtained over-the-counter, or its legal status.

 

STUDENTS:  If you use any of these substances, regardless of its purpose or legal status, you should carefully review sites' materials to ensure that you apply to sites that will allow you to use such substances.  If a site's materials are unclear, you should consult with sites' HR departments to get clarification of their policies.  We strongly encourage you to get such clarification in writing.  While we appreciate that asking for clarification can feel difficult or risky to do, the consequences of not being clear result in the loss of your matched internship placement and a serious delay in your career progression.

 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS:  We recommend that you consult regularly with your Human Resources department in order to stay aware of any changes that have occurred to relevant policies.  Please ensure that your public materials are as clear and accurate as possible in terms of any drug testing that is performed and the expectations for employees and interns as far as drug use is concerned.  In particular, please be aware that the medical use of marijuana/cannabis has become increasingly common among the general population, and thus clearly articulating your policies regarding the medical and recreational use of marijuana/cannabis, THC, and CBD would be helpful to applicants.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS

 

APPIC Match Policy # 8b states, "Appointments of applicants to internship positions may be contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements. Such eligibility requirements must be clearly specified in the internship programs' written materials and provided to applicants in advance of the deadline for submitting rankings for the APPIC Match."  

 

STUDENTS:  It is important to understand that most sites consider interns to be employees, which means that they have the same expectations of interns as they do of any other employee.  Many sites now conduct background checks, drug testing, or other pre-employment screenings that a student must pass in order to be employed as an intern.  Remember that the APPIC Match Policies allow you to be denied appointment or dismissed if you fail any pre-employment screenings.  Thus, careful attention to sites' pre-employment requirements is essential as you decide where to apply and which programs to rank.  If in doubt, don’t make assumptions — ask the site for clarification (you can ask to speak to the Training Director or to an HR representative).  

 

Disclosure of Background Information.  As part of the onboarding process, some sites will require you to fill out a questionnaire that asks about various aspects of your background.  Failure to fully and accurately disclose background information may result in denied employment.  We have seen situations where students have not disclosed certain convictions, and their failure to disclose (rather than the specific convictions themselves) resulted in denied employment.

 

Sealed or Expunged Records.  You should keep in mind that, in some cases, criminal records that have been sealed or expunged may still be uncovered by a background check.  Some sites, especially those with high security requirements, may require you to disclose criminal records that have been sealed or expunged.

 

In order to be employed as an intern, you will be required to provide documentation of your identity as well as your authorization to work in the U.S. (for U.S. internships) or Canada (for Canadian internships).

 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS:  Match Policy #8b requires the advance disclosure of your site's eligibility requirements so that students can understand these requirements and make informed decisions about whether or not to apply to or rank your site.  Most importantly, it minimizes the possibility of your program being matched to an applicant who is ineligible for hire.   Thus, if your site has such pre-employment requirements, please ensure that your public materials (web site, brochure, APPIC Directory listing, etc.) are as clear and detailed as possible.  Specifically:

 

a.  Please be clear about your eligibility requirements and, as much as possible, what constitutes a "pass" and a "fail."  For example, it is generally not enough to simply say that you conduct a "background check," since that doesn't tell the applicant what past behavior is and is not acceptable (e.g., will a misdemeanor constitute a pass or a fail?). Similarly, saying that you conduct "drug testing" doesn't clearly specify what your expectations are of the applicant in terms of their drug use (e.g., is marijuana/cannabis/THC/CBD use acceptable?  If so, under what circumstances?).  The goal here is to be as disclosive as possible in order to minimize the possibility that an ineligible student will apply (or, worse, get matched) to your site.

 

b.  We recognize that, in some circumstances, HR policies are vague and it can be challenging to meet what is outlined in the previous paragraph.  Thus, it is essential that you work closely with your Human Resources department in order to craft wording that is clear and covers all of your institution's policies and eligibility requirements for employees.  We have seen a number of situations where HR determines that the student has failed a requirement that wasn't disclosed in advance, often because the Training Director wasn't aware of the requirement or how it would be administered, interpreted, or enforced.

 

 

U.S. SELECTIVE SERVICE

Most (if not all) Federal internship positions in the U.S., including those sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), require males (based on sex assigned at birth) to register with the Selective Service System by the age of 26.  Applicants can confirm registration at https://www.sss.gov; FAQs are at https://www.sss.gov/faq/.  Applicants should check directly with each site for details about their Selective Service registration requirements prior to submitting their internship applications.
 
With regard to the VA requirement for Selective Service registration, past experience with this issue suggests that exceptions to this policy are extremely rare.  Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and it can take many months to obtain a decision.

VACCINATIONS

Many sites have vaccination requirements of employees, including interns.  These requirements may include both COVID and non-COVID (e.g., measles, rubella, tuberculosis) vaccinations.  Training Directors are reminded to please keep their public materials updated to reflect policy developments in this area.  Applicants who are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated may need to make some difficult choices with regard to their participation in the upcoming Match process, and we would like to provide the following guidelines for these students:

1.  Most importantly, don't make assumptions about any site.  If a site's published materials are silent on its vaccination policies, you should not assume that you will be allowed to work at the site without being vaccinated.  Nor should you assume that a policy won't be established in the coming weeks and months. 

2.  For sites that require vaccination of its employees, you should not assume that you will be granted an exemption, nor should you assume that certain accommodations will be provided.  This includes individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons.

3.  It is imperative that you talk directly with the site to understand their current policies as well as the possibility of policies changing in the future.

4.  Students seeking internship should only rank sites for which they have confirmed that their vaccination status will be acceptable to those sites.  Individuals seeking postdoctoral positions should only accept a position if they have confirmed the acceptability of their vaccination status with that site.

5.  If a site's vaccination polices change after you have been placed at that site, you will likely be required to conform to the site's new policy.  Failure to do so may result in being terminated from the training program.  While APPIC can assist in attempting to negotiate solutions in such situations, vaccination policies are often established at the Federal, State, or Provincial level and thus there may be little to no flexibility.

PEACEFUL PROTESTS AND CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

At this unique period in history, some individuals have exercised their constitutional right to engage in peaceful protests, an activity that occasionally results in arrest and conviction.  Given that criminal convictions must be disclosed on the AAPI, we have heard from a number of students who have expressed concern about how recent convictions for peaceful protests might affect their ability to secure an internship.

 

APPIC strongly encourages training programs to be thoughtful in reviewing any conviction information within an application and to consider the circumstances as well as the relevancy to the position.  The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) notes that the arrest and incarceration records are much higher for certain groups of people and that “national data supports a finding that criminal record exclusions have a disparate impact based on race and national origin” (EEOC Enforcement Guidance, 2012).  Thus, automatically eliminating an applicant from consideration based solely on the existence of a criminal conviction, without considering relevancy to the position, is potentially discriminatory and should be avoided.

 

 

MATCH NEWS: 2024-2026 AAPI PHASE I STATISTICS NOW AVAILABLE (September 3, 2026)

MESSAGE FROM THE AAPI COORDINATOR – Kimberly Hill, PhD (aapicoordinator@appic.org)

 

Greetings, Training Community!

 

For the first time, APPIC is providing a report with descriptive statistics based on the complete pool of submitted internship applications (AAPI Data Report). These data are tabulated from AAPI submissions by applicants who applied to at least one internship site during Phase I of the APPIC Match in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

 

Of critical importance, readers should not interpret the reported statistics (e.g., median number of publications, intervention hours, assessment hours, or integrated reports) as benchmarks or thresholds associated with a successful Match outcome. These data are intended only to describe the characteristics of the AAPI submissions included in these application cycles. According to APPIC Training Director Surveys, most internship programs use a holistic review process that considers multiple applicant characteristics, with the relative importance of specific evaluation criteria varying across internship programs and even among tracks within the same program.

 

For additional information about the internship Match and applicants’ experiences, each year, APPIC publishes Match Statistics on its website summarizing outcomes for all applicants who participated in the APPIC Match. Immediately following the Match, APPIC also administers a Student Survey that collects self-reported information about applicants' internship application and Match experiences. The most recent Student Survey results on the APPIC website were published in 2023.

 

Wishing everyone a smooth application and selection cycle!

 

Kimberly

 

Kimberly Hill, PhD

AAPI Coordinator, APPIC

Director of Clinical Training, PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium

Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Stanford University School of Medicine

 

 

 

MATCH NEWS: 2026-27 AAPI INFORMATION (August 23, 2026)

Message from the AAPI Coordinator, Dr. Kimberly Hill (aapicoordinator@appic.org)

 

This message contains important information related to the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI):

 

1.  Internship Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide

2.  Accessing the AAPI and the APPIC Directory
3.  Important AAPI Enhancements for 2026-2027

4.  AAPI Q&A Zoom Sessions

5.  AAPI Resources

6.  Accessing AAPI Help

 

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[1]  INTERNSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS:  STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

 

Don't get lost in the moving parts of the internship application process!  In this step-by-step guide, you will find a general timeline of the major application tasks along with the corresponding links for each step.

 

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[2]  ACCESSING THE AAPI AND THE APPIC DIRECTORY 

The APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI) must be used by students to apply to internship programs that participate in the APPIC Match.  Applications must be submitted online, and no site may request a printed copy of students' application materials. The Applicant AAPI portal can be accessed here.

If you participated in the application process last year, you will find that most of the data you entered last year still exists in the AAPI portal. Details about what information is retained for re-applicants can be found in the Reapplication Process page in the Help Center.

 

Each internship program establishes its own eligibility requirements and application deadline for the Match. Students should reference the APPIC Directory and each internship program’s public materials for this information. Internship programs are in the process of updating their brochures. If you notice any outdated information in the APPIC Directory or in a program’s public information (e.g., website or brochure), please contact the Training Director directly to request the most current information. Participating internship programs will become visible to students within the AAPI portal on September 15. 

 

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[3]  IMPORTANT AAPI ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2026-2027

 

Several enhancements were made to the AAPI including:

 

FOR APPLICANTS (AAPI Portal)

·       The Selective Service registration item has been revised for clarity

·       New Artificial Intelligence (AI) item as part of the application certification process.  Applicants must affirm the following statement:

I certify that all components of my application are my own original work. I confirm that my responses reflect my independent critical thinking and accurately represent my experiences. I further certify that I have not used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate application content and that my final submission is a true representation of my own work.

FOR REFERENCE LETTER WRITERS (LettersbyLiaison Portal)

·       Recommenders can designate assistants (delegates) to help submit recommendations

·       Reference writers can update SRFs after Phase I through the end of Phase II or PMVS

FOR DIRECTORS OF CLINICAL TRAINING (DCT Verification Portal)

·       Conditional text boxes prompt DCTs to clarify “No” responses for Student Readiness items, reducing accidental selections.

·       Removed the regional accreditation item as it is no longer relevant.

·       New bulk entry option for DCTs: Reduces DCT burden and errors by allowing universal program information to be entered only once across applications for all students from their program (designated subfield, training model, accreditation status, contact name/address/phone/email, additional contract needed, and additional evaluation needed).

FOR INTERNSHIP TRAINING DIRECTORS (Outcomes Portal)

·       Applications will continue to be automatically archived, but will now be organized by phase in a dropdown menu rather than simply labeled “Current” or “Past” (e.g., 2025–26 Phase I, 2025–26 Phase II, 2025–26 PMVS, 2026–27 Phase I).

·       Program Track now updates automatically on the dashboard.

·       Goodbye, Lost Progress. Autosave is here: Evaluations now save automatically, while the Save Draft button remains available for manual saves.

·       Match Certification items will be restored to the AAPI PDF in the upcoming cycle based on TD feedback requesting a hardcopy for record keeping.

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[4]  AAPI Q&A ZOOM SESSIONS

 

Throughout the 2026-27 application cycle, we will be offering AAPI Q&A sessions targeted for each user group (students, academic DCTs, and internship TDs) to answer questions about each respective portal and internship application process.

 

AAPI Q&A for Students (DCTs welcome): 

•  Fri, Aug 28  (1PM PST/4PM EST) 

•  Thur, Sept 10 (9AM PST/12PM EST)

•  Tues, Oct 6 (9AM PST/12PM EST)

 

AAPI Q&A for DCTs:

•  Wed, Sept 23 (12PM PST/3PM EST) 

•  Thur, Oct 15 (9AM PST/12PM EST) 

 

Internship Training Director Webinar: 

•  Tues, Oct 27 (12PM PST/3PM EST) 

 

Zoom links for the above sessions are posted in the APPIC training calendar.  

 

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[5]  AAPI RESOURCES

 

Here are several helpful AAPI resources including recordings from prior applicant webinar sessions along with corresponding FAQs.

•  AAPI Resources for Applicants (including overview video, sample AAPIs, essay prompts, FAQs, supplemental materials policy, etc)

•  AAPI Resources for DCTs (Doctoral Program Directors)

•  AAPI Resources for Internship Training Directors

•  AAPI Resources for Recommendation Letter Writers

 

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[6]  ACCESSING AAPI HELP

 

Detailed AAPI instructions for applicants can be found at the AAPI Help Center. The relevant help center information is also embedded on each page of the AAPI, accessible using the "Click here for more information" button. These instructions address the majority of applicant questions; applicants are strongly advised to carefully review this information prior to reaching out to AAPI support.

 

Couldn't find your answer in the AAPI Help Center?

 

• For AAPI technical questions or difficulties (e.g., transcript issues, log in difficulties, username/password issues, uploading, submitting applications, etc.), contact the AAPI technical support team via the chat icon at the bottom right of your AAPI screen, email at support@aapi.myliaison.com, or by phone (617) 612-2899 (phone hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST), 

 
• For technical questions or difficulties with the AAPI Tab in Time2Track, contact email time2trackinfo@liaisonedu.com or call 800-940-5095 ext. 0. 

• For content-related questions about the AAPI, contact Dr. Kimberly Hill, AAPI Coordinator, at aapicoordinator@appic.org. 

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Wishing you all a smooth application process!

Kimberly Hill, PhD

AAPI Coordinator

aapicoordinator@appic.org

 

 

 

 

MATCH NEWS: 2027 APPIC MATCH REGISTRATION (July 30, 2026)

Registration for the 2027 APPIC Match is now open.  The following provides Match registration information for applicants, internship programs, and doctoral programs:

 

APPLICANTS

 

Applicants who are applying to APPIC-member internship programs must register for the APPIC Match.  Before you register:

 

•  Review the information provided on the applicant registration page on the Match web site.

 

•  Verify with your DCT that you have permission from your doctoral program to apply for and attend an internship for the 2027-28 training year and to register for the APPIC Match.  DO NOT REGISTER until you have received such permission.

 

MATCH REGISTRATION TIPS:

•  Only students who are from eligible doctoral programs listed on the National Matching Services' (NMS) web site may register to participate in the Match.  If your school or doctoral program does not appear in the NMS list, please follow the instructions provided on that page on the Match web site under the link “What if a school or doctoral program does not appear in this list?”  More information about applicant eligibility may be found on the APPIC web site. 

•  You must accurately identify your doctoral program during the Match registration process.  If you are not certain whether the program type, degree sought, and Director of Clinical Training (DCT) as shown in the Match registration system accurate identify your academic program, please check with your DCT before completing the Match registration.

•  Please note that APPIC Match registration is a completely separate process from the AAPI ("APPIC Application for Psychology Internships") registration -- in other words, applicants must register separately for both the AAPI AND the APPIC Match.

•  When you register for the Match, you should use the same email address that you use for your AAPI.

•  Upon registering for the Match, you will be assigned a unique 5-digit Match Code Number to use during the process.

•  Your 5-digit Match Code number is a required field in your AAPI.  You must register for the Match and enter your 5-digit Match Code Number on your AAPI before your application is considered to be complete and can be submitted to your DCT for verification.

 

•  The Match registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and is not transferable to future Matches or other applicants.

 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

 

Only APPIC-member internship programs (including Provisional and Full members) may participate in the 2027 APPIC Match.  To be eligible to participate in the Match, internship programs must satisfy the membership status and accreditation criteria established by APPIC.

 

Match registration instructions have already been sent by e-mail to Training Directors of all active APPIC-member internship programs that are eligible to participate.  The e-mail sent to each site contains a unique link for the training site that must be used to launch the online registration process for that site. 

 

If you are an internship Training Director (i.e., the person who oversees all training activities, programs and/or tracks at the internship site) and have not received the registration e-mail for your site, please check your e-mail program's "spam" or "junk mail" folder to see if the e-mail was directed there.  If you did not receive the registration e-mail, contact NMS directly at psychint@natmatch.com to arrange for NMS to send you the registration instructions.

Internship programs should complete the online registration process by August 28, 2026.

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

 

Academic programs do NOT register directly with NMS for the Match.  NMS has previously sent e-mails to all active APPIC Doctoral Program Associates (DPAs) to acknowledge their DPA status and confirm their contact information for the 2027 Match.  Access credentials for the NMS Match System will be sent soon by e-mail to all DPA programs eligible to send students into the Match.  DCTs will be able to view updated lists of their students who are registered for the Match as well as reports of their students' results for both Phase I and Phase II of the Match.

 

 

MATCH NEWS: New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application Certification Requirement (June 27, 2026)

Important Announcement:  New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification Required for APPIC Applications

Dear Psychology Training Community,

As we prepare for the 2026–27 internship and postdoctoral application and selection cycles, we would like to provide an important update to applicants who use the APPIC internship application (AAPI) or postdoctoral application (APPA).

Beginning with this application cycle, all applicants will be required to complete a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) item as part of the application certification process.  Applicants must affirm the following statement:

I certify that all components of my application are my own original work. I confirm that my responses reflect my independent critical thinking and accurately represent my experiences. I further certify that I have not used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate application content and that my final submission is a true representation of my own work.

 By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above certification.

This AI certification requirement represents APPIC’s initial approach to address the use of AI in the application process, and we recognize that it is being implemented during a period of rapid technological advancement. As AI tools continue to evolve, APPIC expects to review and potentially refine this language in future application cycles to ensure it remains relevant and aligned with expectations for applicant authenticity, integrity, and professional conduct.

APPIC aims to share additional information and considerations regarding the use of AI throughout the internship and postdoctoral application, interviewing, and selection processes in the future. 

Thank you for your attention to this important update.

 

Kimberly Hill, PhD                     Madeleine Goodkind, PhD, ABPP

AAPI Coordinator                      APPA Coordinator (incoming August 2026)

 

MATCH NEWS: Pass the Word (June 24, 2026)

PLEASE HELP US NOTIFY STUDENTS ABOUT THE MATCH-NEWS E-MAIL LIST

We would like your assistance in notifying students who will be applying for internship this coming Fall about the existence of APPIC's MATCH-NEWS e-mail list.  An easy way to notify future internship applicants is to forward them a copy of this e-mail message.  Thanks for your help.

TO STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2027 APPIC MATCH:

 

NOTE:  If you previously signed up for MATCH-NEWS and are receiving messages, there is no need to sign up again.

 

MATCH-NEWS is an e-mail list provided by APPIC as a service to Match participants.  It is an essential source of information about the APPIC Match, and it is very strongly recommended that all internship applicants (as well as academic and internship Training Directors) subscribe to this list as early as possible in the process.  We further recommend that all students subscribe to MATCH-NEWS themselves rather than rely on others to forward announcements to them.  Students who plan to participate in a future year are also welcome to subscribe.

 

MATCH-NEWS is an "announce-only" list, which means that only APPIC can post messages to the list.  The volume of e-mail messages will generally be very small, usually ranging from zero to five messages per month.  As the Match approaches, MATCH-NEWS will be the primary method of communicating important late-breaking news and information about the Match, as well as tips and suggestions about how to make the most of the process.  Many applicants from previous years have told us that the messages posted to MATCH-NEWS were extremely helpful to them in navigating the selection process. 

 

To subscribe to the MATCH-NEWS e-mail list:

 

STEP 1:  Send a blank e-mail message to:

 

subscribe-match-news@lyris.appic.org

 

STEP 2:  You will subsequently receive an e-mail message (with the subject line, "Your confirmation needed") that contains instructions for you to follow in order to confirm your subscription. NOTE: It is possible that this confirmation message will be redirected to your "Junk Mail" folder.  If you do not receive a confirmation message in your "Inbox," you should check your "Spam" or "Junk Mail" folder to see if the message is there.

 

STEP 3:  Follow the instructions in the confirmation message, and you will soon receive a "Welcome" e-mail in response. This "Welcome" e-mail confirms that you are successfully subscribed to the list (please note that you are NOT subscribed to the list until you have received the "Welcome" message).

 

 

HAVING DIFFICULTIES GETTING SUBSCRIBED TO MATCH-NEWS?  If you don't receive a confirmation or welcome message and you've checked your Junk Mail folder, please contact the APPIC List Manager, Dr. Nicole Dorsey at listmanager@appic.org.