Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Internship

The program is currently accredited through 2028 by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979; (202) 336-6123 TDD).

The interns develop an individual training plan with the Director of Training, built around core competencies in areas of special interest. There are numerous opportunities for training in the psychological aspects of traditional developmental disabilities (e.g., genetic disorders, autism, and learning disabilities), pediatric psychology, child clinical psychology, neurodevelopment, and assessment and prevention in at risk populations. In addition, the internship program is part of an interdisciplinary training program, and interns will work alongside professionals and trainees from pediatrics, neurology, audiology, social work, nutrition, nursing, genetics, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and education.

Available Specialty Training Tracks

The Mailman Center for Child Development provides specialty track training in the following areas of focus listed below. During the internship year, residents should expect to spend approximately 70% of their time and effort on specialty track. They spend their remaining time on elective rotations that are focused on opportunities to promote APA profession-wide and program-specific competencies. Typically, residents can select 1-2 elective clinical rotations and a half day of research time or 2-3 clinical rotations with no research block. All specialty tracks are also offered as elective clinical rotations. Availability of elective clinical rotations is dependent upon specialty track schedule.