Updated September 23, 2024
Research:
Interns are required to present at least 1 peer-reviewed article in supervision each month, as well as present at least 1 peer-reviewed article to support their case presentations in Diversity Seminar.
FACILITY AND TRAINING RESOURCES
Interns are provided with office space and secure networked computers necessary for patient care and administrative responsibilities. They have access to the VA Medical Library services to search entire text databases like Ovid, as well as VA Intranet and Internet resources for clinical work and research. Within the Psychology Department there is an Assessment office, which includes a wide variety of psychological assessment instruments, test scoring programs, and statistical programs (e.g., SPSS).
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Leave Requests: The VA Long Beach Healthcare System's policy on Authorized Leave is consistent with the national standard. Interns accrue four hours of Annual Leave (AL) per pay period (about 13 days per year) and four hours of Sick Leave (SL) per pay period (about 13 days per year). Interns must accrue these hours, as they will not be available during the first two weeks of training. Authorized Absence (AA): Interns are also granted up to 10 days of educational leave (authorized absence) for activities that will support the mission of the VA, such as conferences, a day to defend your dissertation and another to graduate, as well as VA postdoc interviews (but not for non-VA postdoc interviews). Nondiscrimination Policy and Respect for Diversity: VA Long Beach Healthcare System highly values cultural and individual diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a parent. We avoid any actions that would restrict program completion on grounds that are not relevant to success in training. In addition, we aim to foster a training environment that supports trainees in gaining greater competence in issues of diversity as they relate to patient care. Reasonable Accommodations: It is the policy of VA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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