Our Residents

Molly Arnold, MA
University of Rochester
Adult Track

My training at the University of Rochester as a PhD graduate student has been truly enriching, and I am excited to continue my training here during internship. The program’s commitment to cultural humility, collaboration, and integration of clinical practice and science strongly aligns with my values and the type of psychologist I aspire to be. I look forward to further developing my skills as a member of interdisciplinary teams through URMC’s internship program!

Nishaat Mukadam, MA
Boston University
Adult Track

The neuropsychology-focused internship at URMC stood out to me because of the program’s commitment to culturally competent, evidence-based training across varied clinical settings. The training offered here would allow me to expand my breadth of training with diverse clinical populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while also extending my foundational intervention skills through the psychotherapeutic and cognitive rehabilitation opportunities offered by the program. I am excited to be a part of, and to learn from, the collaborative and multidisciplinary community at URMC.

HyeRim Ryu, MS
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Adult Track

As someone pursuing a career in Geropsychology, URMC offered a unique opportunity to develop advanced competencies across a variety of medical and mental health settings. I had previously completed externship training with inspiring attending geriatricians who had completed their residencies at URMC - I was thrilled to see that the new Geropsychology Track was being offered and I knew I had to apply immediately. I ultimately chose URMC because it aligns perfectly with my long-term goal of providing integrated care to older adults and their families. 

Gabriel Santiago, MS
Albizu University, Mayagüez University Center
Adult Track

I chose URMC for its research on retinal biomarkers and its training opportunities in caring for individuals with serious mental illness. I was especially drawn to the opportunity to deepen my clinical and research understanding of psychosis and complex psychiatric presentations within an interdisciplinary academic medical center.

Arjena Valls Palacios Reese, MS
Nova Southeastern University
Adult Track

I chose URMC because of the genuine connection I felt with the faculty during interview day, the program’s strong values, and its clear commitment to supporting interns throughout their training. I was also drawn to the faculty’s depth of experience and the wide range of clinical opportunities available. URMC allows interns to tailor their training to align with their professional goals while also exploring new areas of interest, making it a supportive, flexible, and well-rounded program.

Marianne Chirica, MS
Indiana University
Child & Adolescent Track

I chose URMC because of its strong commitment to integrating science and practice, which closely aligns with my training and values as a clinical scientist. The program offers exceptional opportunities to further my professional goals, particularly through its work with high-acuity youth and families and its emphasis on evidence-based care across diverse clinical settings. Most importantly, I felt that URMC would help me grow into the kind of psychologist I aspire to be: one who provides compassionate, culturally responsive care to children, adolescents, and their families while contributing to meaningful advances in research and clinical practice.

Caroline Freden, MA
Montclair State University
Child & Adolescent Track

I was sold when Dr. West indicated during interview day, “Our program helps you answer the question, ‘What kind of psychologist do you want to be when you grow up?’” I chose to pursue my internship training at URMC because of its breadth of training opportunities across inpatient, outpatient, specialist, and community settings. I wanted to work in a generalist capacity and simultaneously build upon my prior experience working with autistic youth and their families via the Autism Elective. I was drawn to URMC’s values of cultural responsiveness, reflexivity, and lifelong learning. There was an evident atmosphere of warmth and support that shone throughout the application process. I am so excited and grateful to join this community and to further my training in the provision of neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based care here!

Sydney Sumrall, MS
Virginia Commonwealth University
Child & Adolescent Track

I am excited to continue my doctoral training at URMC on the Child and Adolescent Track. I chose URMC because it offers well-rounded clinical training in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  The program’s emphasis on evidence-based, family-centered care deeply aligns with my clinical values. I look forward to taking advantage of opportunities to expand my work in early childhood and parenting interventions. The variety and depth in intervention and assessment training at URMC offers a solid foundation for my professional goals.

Kristin Walker, MA
Stony Brook University
Child & Adolescent Track

I chose URMC because of its strong commitment to evidence-based, integrated, and person-centered care for children and families across inpatient and outpatient settings. I am excited to train in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and become immersed in the greater Rochester community. My clinical and research interests focus on neurodivergent and disability communities, particularly autistic and deaf individuals and those with intersecting marginalized identities. I strive to approach my work from a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based perspective, and I look forward to continuing to grow these skills throughout my internship year.