1. How to Successfully Prepare for Army Clinical Psychology Internships
CPT Kara Pegram, Ph.D.
CPT Tim Burnett, Psy.D.
CPT David Barry, Ph.D.
CPT Daniella Pettinari, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychology Internship Cohort
Madigan Army Medical Center
Webinar Sponsored by The Society for Military Psychology: Division 19 of the American Psychological Association

2. Disclaimer
The views expressed are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.

3. Agenda Introduction Army Clinical Psychology Internship Programs
What are Directors of Training looking for?
Navigating the accession process
Points of contact
Questions and answers

4. Why Army Psychology? Direct patient care Clinical assessment
Consultation
Education and prevention
Leadership
Training
Resources
Diverse opportunities

5. Types of Army Psychology Jobs
Behavioral Health Officer
Medical Center Staff Psychologist
Training Director
Department Chief
Operational Psychologist

6. Applications: Army and APPIC
Two applications required for Army Psychology internship programs
U.S. Army
Internship program
Army application
Apply through your local Army Health Care Recruiter
No service obligation with just the application!
Must meet the requirements for selection as an Army officer
Internship application
Students must attend APA-accredited graduate program in clinical or counseling psychology
Applicants also need to complete and submit the AAPI online.
No obligation attached to submitting an application.

7. Army clinical psychology Internship programs

8. Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC)
Tacoma, Washington

9. MAMC Basic Requirements: Rotations:
Practicum Hours: Minimum of 500 intervention and assessment hours
(1) Graduate transcripts, (2) Three letters of recommendation, (3) Curriculum Vitae, and (4) Written sample of a psychological assessment sample
Rotations:
3x Required: Outpatient Behavioral Health (6 months), Neuropsychology (2 months), and Primary Care (2 months)
1x Elective (2 months): Pediatric Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Intensive Outpatient Program, or Primary Care
Current Director of Training (DoT):
MAJ Amanda Robbins
Website/Brochure

10. Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC)
O’ahu, Hawaii

11. TAMC
Basic Requirements :
Practicum Hours: Minimum of 500 intervention hours and 150 assessment hours
(1) Graduate transcripts, (2) Three letters of recommendation, (3) Curriculum Vitae, (4) Written sample of a psychological assessment sample, (5) Treatment Summary reflecting actual clinical work.
Highly recommended that you contact the DoT to ensure your application materials have been received.
Rotations:
Adult Assessment and Intervention (year-long)
Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic (6-9 month)
Optional Rotations (5 months):Neuropsychology Services, Behavioral Medicine Services, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services (Pick 2)
Current DoT:
MAJ Jim Butcher
Website/Brochure
Yearlong Adult Assessment and Intervention rotation through the Adult Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
Friday is devoted to group supervision, didactics, patient care, and program development experiences.

12. Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC)
Ft. Bragg, NC

13. WAMC Basic Requirements: Rotations: Current DoT: Website/Brochure
Practicum Hours: Minimum of 500 intervention hours and 150 assessment hours
(1) Graduate transcripts, (2) Three letters of recommendation, (3) Curriculum Vitae, (4) Written sample of a psychological assessment sample, (5) Clinical treatment summary 
Highly recommended that you contact the DoT to ensure your application materials are visible to the Program Director.
Rotations:
Adult Outpatient/Military Psychology Rotation (6 months)
Primary Care/Health Psychology Rotation (3 months) with optional Pain Clinic rotation (6 weeks)
Traumatic Brain Injury Rotation (3 months) with option Inpatient Psychiatry Rotation (6 weeks)
Current DoT:
Jillian Ballantyne, Ph.D., BCB
Website/Brochure

14. San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC)
San Antonio, Texas

15. SAMMC Basic Requirements: Rotations: Current DoT: Website/Brochure
Practicum Hours: Minimum of 600 Intervention hours and 100 Assessment hours
(1) Vita or resume outlining educational and employment experiences, (2)Letter of interest, (3) Official transcripts of graduate work, (4) Certification of Internship Eligibility, and (5) Three letters of reference.
Rotations:
3x Required: Campus Behavioral Health Service (3 months), Neuropsychology (3 months), and Warrior Clinic (3 months)
1x Elective (3 months): Child & Adolescent or Clinical Health Psychology
Evidenced Based Care rotation every Friday throughout the year
Current DoT:
MAJ Michelle Kline
Website/Brochure

16. Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC)
Augusta, Georgia

17. DDEAMC Basic Requirements: Rotations: Current DoT: Website/Brochure
Practicum Hours: Minimum of 500 Intervention hours and 150 Assessment hours
(1) Curriculum Vita or resume (2) Letter of interest (3) Official transcripts of graduate work (4) Certification of Internship Eligibility completed by your Training Director (on APPI) (5) 3 Letters of reference.
Rotations:
4x Required: Adult Assessment (3 months), Military Psychology (3 months), Health Psychology (3 months) and Neuropsychology (3 months)
Long-term Therapy Experience
Current DoT:
MAJ Patrice Shanahan
Website/Brochure

18. What are directors of training looking for?

19. Clinical and Assessment Experience
Clinical Work
Well-rounded clinical experience
Hours
Amount
Quality
Experience in utilizing evidence-based therapy
PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT-I, etc.
Assessment and Report Writing
Focus on integrated reports
Experience with MMPI and PAI at a minimum
Varied assessment experience (different populations)

20. Status Quality Dissertation Is dissertation done?
If not, is it on a good track to being complete?
Quality
Not as important as status
Stay away from things that may delay process

21. Personality Characteristics
Value System Consistent with Military Service
Ethical Conduct
Commitment to Community and Social Good
Work Ethic and Work as a Team
Engage in Self-Reflection
Seek Out Constructive Feedback and Integrate Feedback into Practice

22. Application Guidance Letters of Recommendation GPA Writing Ability
Make you stand out
Specific and positive
GPA
Competitive = 3.8 or above
Lower GPA lowers competitiveness slightly
Writing Ability
Judged through essays
Ensure no typos or grammatical errors

23. ACCESSIONS: the process of joining the army

24. Medical (AMEDD) Recruiters
The Army has recruiters who specialize in recruiting healthcare providers (YOU)
Recruiters typically come from medical related specialties in the Army (Medics, Technicians, Admin, etc.)
They have experience with working with graduate students
Area of Interest Medical (AMEDD)

25. Timeline Contact a recruiter NOW! It’s a long process…
Don’t have to commit now but can get more information about your options
It’s a long process…
Medical waivers
Security clearances
Start your packet in June of your application year
Finish packet by December
Board convenes in January/February
Some people will need longer others it will be quick

26. Application Process What to bring with you to the recruiter
Updated CV/ Resume
Contact information for your Letter of Reference Writers (3+)
Personal Documents (Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Wedding Certificate, etc.)
DD-214 (for prior service applicants, if applicable)

27. Medical Standards
Most important thing is to be honest about your medical history
Not every medical condition disqualifies you
Some conditions can be waivered
Plan ahead…get the Medical Evaluation done sooner than later
Buys time to complete any waivers prior to the deadline
One of the biggest holdups to applications

28. Physical Fitness Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
Pushups (2 Minutes)
Situps (2 Minutes)
2 Mile Run
Meet Height/Weight Standards
Search online for current standards

29. Points of Contact/Resources
National Training Coordinator, Army Psychology
MAJ Jessica Parker, Psy.D.
Current Army interns/residents
Current Army psychologists

30. Points of Contact/Resources
Division 19 Campus Representatives
Division 19 Student Webpage
Facebook groups
HPSP Clinical Psychology Recipients
Military HPSP Students & Physicians
APA Division 19-Military Psychology

31. Questions?