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Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in our internship program. The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences of the David Geffen School Medicine, the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital offer a 12-month clinical psychology internship accredited by the American Psychological Association*. The internship is characterized by a wide variety of clinical activities, supervision by a multidisciplinary faculty who frequently are nationally known in their specialty, and a wide array of clinical offerings, seminars, and other educational experiences.

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior is a facility designated for research and training. Within the Institute there are a wide variety of inpatient, day treatment and outpatient clinics and program serving children, adolescents and adults.

APPOINTMENTS: July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028, with three weeks of vacation.

STIPENDS: The training stipend is $52,200.00 plus health insurance.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: We expect to have 22 full-time positions across fourteen tracks. Within each track there are many training opportunities and nearly all electives are open to all interns. You may rank as many tracks as you like. Multiple rankings do not reduce your chances of matching into your most preferred program. Choices are not binding and may be changed at any time during the application process. Please be sure to select the program codes for the track/s you are applying to. Program codes are listed below:

Adult Tracks

• Health & Behavior 113414: 1 position

HOW TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through AAPI Online.

Information about the AAPI Online, along with instructions about how to access the service, can be found at: https://www.appic.org/Internships/Internship-Application-AAPI-Portals/AAPI-For-Applicants

Applicant Portal: https://aapicas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant/login

Applicants may apply for one or multiple tracks. One cover letter is sufficient for multiple tracks. We are requesting a minimum of 3 letters of recommendations. We are requesting two reports of comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for application to the following tracks: Pediatric Neuropsychology, Adult Neuropsychology, Geriatric Psychology-Neuropsychology, Lifespan Assessment Through Integrated Neuropsychology

All materials for this site must be submitted by NOVEMBER 1, 2026.

Any questions should be addressed to Jewelle Dela Cruz, Psychology Training Coordinator. Contact information is as follows: SemelCPTP@mednet.ucla.edu ; phone: 310-206-5110. E-mail contact is preferred.

ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in APA-approved or PCSAS-approved clinical psychology graduate programs within the United States which grant the doctorate upon completion of the internship are eligible to apply. The exception to this is neuropsychology applicants from programs not described as clinical psychology programs. These applicants should inquire about their eligibility. There is no minimum number of hours required to apply.

Internship Applicant Requirements

US Citizenship Required: No

If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes

Canadian Citizenship Required: No

If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: Yes

Masters Degree Required: No

Comprehensive Exams Passed: No

Dissertation Proposal Approved: No

Dissertation Defended: No

Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3

Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types

Clinical Psychology: Accepted

Counseling Psychology: Not Accepted

School Psychology: Not Accepted

APA-Accredited: Accepted

CPA-Accredited: Not Accepted

PCSAS-Accredited – US Based schools only: Accepted

Non-Accredited: Not Accepted

Ph.D Degree: Accepted

Psy.D. Degree: Accepted

Ed.D. Degree: Not Accepted

This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No

Other Requirements: Two reports of comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations are required for application to the following tracks: Pediatric Neuropsychology, Adult Neuropsychology, Geriatric Psychology‐ Neuropsychology, Lifespan Assessment Through Integrated Neuropsychology

COVID VACCINATION POLICY: The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) issued a policy that requires all Covered Individuals who are UC faculty, staff, academic appointees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited medical exemptions and accommodations based on disability or religious belief.

INTERVIEWS: After an initial round of applicant review, a group of applicants will be selected and invited for our virtual Open House and interviews. Applicants will be notified in early December if they are invited, and will be able to request their preferred interview date.

Your interest in our program is appreciated!

Best,

Patricia Walshaw, Ph.D. UCLA Semel Institute Director of Psychology Doctoral Internship Training