Updated September 23, 2024
2. Neuropsychology Track (general internship with special emphasis in neuropsychology)
For General Track internship applicants, we expect at least three years of doctoral level study with 450 hours of practica intervention and 100 hours of assessment experience accrued prior to the application deadline. For Neuropsychology Track internship applicants, we expect at least three years of doctoral level study with 300 hours of practica intervention and 300 hours of assessment experience prior to the application deadline. Please note, our hours requirements have not changed; however, we are well aware of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on training for some students over recent years, and we will consider that impact when reviewing applications.
Along with the usual materials requested by the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships (AAPI Online), we request 3 letters of recommendation . In your cover letter, please indicate:
• Which track you are applying to, the General Track or the Neuropsychology Track (general internship with special emphasis in neuropsychology). Applicants can only apply to one track. • How you see our internship furthering your training in psychology • The rotations of most interest to you • How completing an internship with us will fulfill your career development goals and aspirations No additional supplemental materials (e.g., writing sample) are required. Please consider your interest in VA Long Beach carefully; in 2023 we had 132 completed applications for only six internship slots.
Please contact the Director of Training if you have any questions.
Leela Farina, Ph.D. Director of Psychology Doctoral Training Programs VA Long Beach Healthcare System Tibor Rubin Medical Center 5901 East 7th Street (06/116B)
Long Beach, CA 90822 Leela.Farina@va.gov Phone: 562-826-5604
Candidate Interviews
All application materials will be reviewed by the Psychology training program staff. We will send interview invitations via email by December 1 st , 2024. Interview days are Jan 3 rd , 6 th, 8 th , and 10 th , 2025 . Please contact the Director of Training if you have not heard from us by Dec 8 th , 2023.
Interviews will be offered only via virtual format , even for local applicants. Interview day will last from approximately 8am until 1pm. The day will start with a general orientation by the
7
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter maker