Application Instructions

We accept advanced doctoral psychology students, typically in the fourth (Psy.D.) or fifth (Ph.D.) year of their respective degree.

Applicants must first be cleared to apply by their institution's Director of Clinical Training. Track specific application materials are below.

Applications for the 2025-2026 training year are

due January 22, 2025

please email required materials to dr. birath: bbirath@ucla.edu

We anticipate having

4 Neuropsychology positions and 1 Medical Psychology position

Externship Training Tracks - Application Materials

We offer two distinct training tracks for externs who wish to gain specialized training within an academic medical setting.

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Neuropsychology

Inpatient and outpatient comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for patients referred for a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions.

Application Materials Required:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter indicating interest
Two letters of recommendation
One HIPAA-compliant de-identified sample neuropsychology report
Lists of: A) Tests administered; B) Number and types of reports written; and C) Neuropsychology-related coursework taken

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medical psychology  

Individual inpatient and outpatient psychotherapeutic treatment with patients experiencing long term and terminal health conditions, such as cancer and HIV.

Application Materials Required:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Two letters of recommendation