The Psychology Internship Program application process and allocation of funded internship positions is track specific. Each intern candidate must indicate on the application form or in the cover letter, which one of the three training tracks they wish to apply for.
The tracks are as follows:
1) the Pediatric Health Track (two funded positions available),
2) the Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy Track (four funded positions available) and
3) the Neuropsychology Track (one funded position available).
Applicants may apply for two of the three tracks and indicate their primary and secondary preferences.
Applicants are requested to submit the following materials:
1. Miami Children's Hospital Psychology Internship Program Internship Training
Track Selection Form and Materials Checklist. (download)
2. A cover letter describing the applicant's background, the type of clinical
experiences desired and the applicant's expectations for competency at
the end of the internship year.
3. APPIC Internship Application and documentation for participation in the
APPIC matching process.
4. APPIC Academic Program's Verification of Internship Eligibility and
Readiness form.
5. A current vita.
6. Two comprehensive psychological evaluations reports.
7. Two psychological treatment summary reports.
8. Graduate transcript.
9. Three letters of reference, two of which must be from clinical supervisors.
Application materials should be mailed to:
Miami Children's Hospital
Psychology Internship Program
Attn: Dr. Vivian M. Umbel
3100 S.W. 62 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
E-mail contact: Marisa.azaret@mch.com
Application materials must be received by November 15th. Applications are reviewed by members of the Psychology Internship Selection Committee and invitations to attend an Open House are extended by December 15th. Applicants who have clinical training and experience relevant to work in the areas of child and adolescent clinical psychology, pediatric health psychology, and /or clinical neuropsychology will be invited to attend the Open House. Open House attendance is encouraged. The Open House is held in early January. Telephone interviews may be conducted in lieu of Open House interviews when necessary. During the Open House candidates have the opportunity for a general orientation to the program, as well as personal interviews with internship faculty and current interns. Applicants are ranked and preliminary decisions concerning selection are made following the interviews. Applicants no longer under consideration are notified in writing or by phone at least one week prior to selection day. Interns are selected according to the procedures set forth by APPIC. Written confirmation of acceptance is provided.