Psychology Training ProgramsThe Clinical Psychology Training Program Our Training Philosophy and ValuesThis is an exciting time to be a psychologist! Our field is making unparalleled contributions to the understanding of human behavior and to the evidence base that informs effective health and mental health assessment and treatment. Innovative care delivery models extend beyond traditional institutional settings or office-based practices to include community and primary care based approaches. At the same time, we are challenged to provide effective psychological services in the ‘real world’ when there is not economic parity between physical health and mental health services. In light of these challenges, it is especially important for psychologists-in-training to consider carefully their own career aims and the manner in which they may combine clinical, educational and research endeavors to create fulfilling and sustaining professional lives. Our programs are designed to accommodate a variety of career models, ranging from scientist-practitioner to practitioner-scholar. We believe that all clinical psychologists should complete a generalist internship that is predominantly clinical and provides training in a variety of settings spanning a wide range of mental health problems. We also believe that psychologists are well suited to conduct empirical research and to translate the results of research into effective practice in an array of settings. Therefore, we strongly encourage psychologists-in-training to take advantage of the numerous opportunities for meaningful research experience within all levels of our program. In June of 2006, we held a day long training retreat that included representatives from all aspects of our comprehensive Clinical Psychology Training Program. Our retreat resulted in the formulation of the following core values:
Our MissionWe prepare outstanding clinical psychologists with sufficient depth and breadth of training to pursue careers in patient care, teaching, scientific research, and/or administration. Our program encompasses both general (doctoral) and advanced (postdoctoral) levels of competency in diagnosing and treating mental disorders and other forms of psychological distress as they manifest in individuals from diverse backgrounds and a variety of clinical and community settings. As well, we aim to prepare clinical psychologists to engage in health promotion and illness prevention strategies that will decrease the overall morbidity and mortality of the populations we serve. We hope the following information is helpful in your search for a training program that fits your needs and interests. Feel free to contact us for more information. Our phone number is 585-275-3563.
Our programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002. Phone: 202-336-5979
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to the website of the Clinical Psychology Training Program at the University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry. Within this site, you will find descriptions of our
APA-accredited Doctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship programs. If you have
further questions after reviewing these materials, please do not hesitate to contact
one of us as indicated below. You may also contact us by phone at (585) 275-3563 for
a hard copy of our comprehensive web page.