How to Successfully Prepare for Army Clinical Psychology

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 2014 -2015 Madigan Army Medical Center Webinar Sponsored by The Society for Military Psychology: Division 19 of the American Psychological Association

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. 2

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

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

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

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.

ARMY CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) Tacoma, Washington

MAMC • Basic Requirements: – 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: – 3 x Required: Outpatient Behavioral Health (6 months), Neuropsychology (2 months), and Primary Care (2 months) – 1 x Elective (2 months): Pediatric Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Intensive Outpatient Program, or Primary Care • Current Director of Training (Do. T): – MAJ Amanda Robbins – Email: usarmy. jblm. medcom-mamc. mbx. internship@mail. mil • Website/Brochure – http: //www. mamc. amedd. army. mil/education/graduate-medicaleducation/internships/clinical-psychology-internship. aspx

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

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 Do. T 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 Do. T: – MAJ Jim Butcher – Email: jimmie. j. butcher. mil@mail. mil • Website/Brochure – http: //www. tamc. amedd. army. mil/residency/mchkph/INTERNSHIP_PROGRAM_APPLICATION_LETTER. pdf

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

WAMC • 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) Clinical treatment summary – Highly recommended that you contact the Do. T 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 Do. T: • • • Jillian Ballantyne, Ph. D. , BCB Email: Jillian. b. ballantyne. civ@mail. mil usarmy. bragg. medcom-wamc. mbx. coprprogramdirector@mail. mil • Website/Brochure – http: //www. wamc. amedd. army. mil/Education. And. Research/Site. Pages/Army%20 Clinical%20 Psychology%20 Internship%20 Program. aspx

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

SAMMC • Basic Requirements: – 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: – 3 x Required: Campus Behavioral Health Service (3 months), Neuropsychology (3 months), and Warrior Clinic (3 months) – 1 x Elective (3 months): Child & Adolescent or Clinical Health Psychology – Evidenced Based Care rotation every Friday throughout the year • Current Do. T: – MAJ Michelle Kline – Email: michelle. l. kline 12. mil@mail. mil • Website/Brochure – http: //www. bamc. amedd. army. mil/staff/education/allied-health/behavioralmedicine/clinical-psychology-internship-program. asp

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

DDEAMC • Basic Requirements: – 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: – 4 x Required: Adult Assessment (3 months), Military Psychology (3 months), Health Psychology (3 months) and Neuropsychology (3 months) – Long-term Therapy Experience • Current Do. T: – MAJ Patrice Shanahan – Email: patrice. e. shanahan. mil@mail. mil • Website/Brochure – http: //www. ddeamc. amedd. army. mil/GME/Inter. Res. Programs/cpip/default. aspx

WHAT ARE DIRECTORS OF TRAINING LOOKING FOR?

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)

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

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

Application Guidance Letters of Recommendation GPA Writing Ability Make you stand out Competitive = 3. 8 or above Judged through essays Specific and positive Lower GPA lowers competitiveness slightly Ensure no typos or grammatical errors

ACCESSIONS: THE PROCESS OF JOINING THE ARMY

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 • www. goarmy. com/amedd. html • http: //www. goarmy. com/locate-a-recruiter. html – Area of Interest Medical (AMEDD)

Timeline • Contact a recruiter NOW! – 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

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)

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

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

Points of Contact/Resources • National Training Coordinator, Army Psychology – MAJ Jessica Parker, Psy. D. – jessica. r. parker 12. mil@mail. mil • Current Army interns/residents • Current Army psychologists Slide 29 of

Points of Contact/Resources • Division 19 Campus Representatives • Division 19 Student Webpage – http: //www. division 19 students. org/ • Facebook groups – HPSP Clinical Psychology Recipients – Military HPSP Students & Physicians – APA Division 19 -Military Psychology Slide 30 of

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