United States ArmyClinical Psychology Internship
Programs
Army Psychologist Major Robert Case, PhD
United States ArmyClinical Psychology Internship
Programs
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Tripler Army Medical CenterHonolulu, HI
Eisenhower Army Medical CenterFt. Gordon, GA
Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterBethesda, MD
San Antonio Military Medical CenterFt. Sam Houston, Texas
What to Expect• 10-week Basic Officer Leadership Course in San Antonio, Texas• 12-Month Internship Program
– All large military medical centers – Remarkably diverse patient
populations– Supervision (4+ hours direct/week)
• 12-Month Post-Doc Residency to work towards licensure (optional)
• Duty assignment as an independently practicing psychologist with a high level of responsibility
Army Benefits
• Excellent Salary • 100% Health,
Dental, Vision • 30 days of Annual
Leave• Continuing
Education• In-house
Fellowships
• Professional Pay
for ABPP
• Army Family
• Retirement
• Thrift Savings
Plan
• Life Insurance
* pay is non-taxable 7
First Year Pay & Allowances
Single Soldier Married Soldier
Base Pay per month $3,835.00 $3,835.00
Housing Pay* per month $2,349.00 $2,742.00
BAS* per month $240.00 $240.00
Total monthly salary $6,424.00 $6,817.00
Total annual salary $77,088.00 $81,804.00
• This example is for an 0-3 with less than 2 years time in service living in the Washington, D.C. area
• Housing reimbursement is dependent upon housing location
Fellowship Opportunities
BAMC• Clinical Neuropsychology, Trauma, Risk,
Resiliency
WRNMMC• Clinical Neuropsychology, Forensic
Psychology
MAMC• Pediatric Psychology
TAMC• Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical
Neuropsychology
Madigan Healthcare System Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Madigan Army Medical Center
• Located near Tacoma, Washington
• “World-class military medicine and compassionate,
innovative, academic health care for Warriors and
Warrior Families past, present, and future.”
• Internship accredited by APA for 7 years in 2011
• Residency accredited by APA for 7 years in 2011
• Regional Trauma Center
• Patient population– 36,000+ Active Duty service members (always in deployment
cycle)
– 108,000+ total beneficiaries (families, retirees, etc.)
• The Army’s Behavioral Health Technology Center (T2)
Internship Training Rotations
• Behavioral Health Clinic (6 months)
• Primary Care Consultation (2 months)
• Neuropsychology (2 months)– Emphasis on TBI assessment
• Trainee-selected elective (2 months)– Pediatric Psychology– Programs and Research Service– Health Psychology
Additional Training• Didactic Series
– Assessment
– Intervention
– Psychopharmacology
– Data-driven decision making• Using research to inform clinical practice
– Special Topics• e.g. ethics, military culture, diversity issues
• Military Culture Outings– Simulated firing ranges
– Simulated convoy operations
– “Field trips” to see operational components of local Army, Air Force, and Navy assets
Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii
• Located on the Moanalua ridge overlooking Honolulu
• “Service to our Nation through high quality healthcare"
• Serves the entire pacific region• Center of Excellence for
Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
Tripler Army Medical Center
TAMC
• Three four-month rotations• Adult rotation mandatory• Two optional rotations
– Neuropsychology– Child Psychology– Health Psychology– Community Psychology
TAMC
• Community Rotation – Unique, rural, primary care
setting– Comprehensive health center and
provide adult outpatient, substance abuse, ER, and psychological consultation
– Fast paced environment under the supervision of four psychologists and two psychiatrists.
– Cross cultural issues
Brooke Army Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
BAMC/SAMMC
• Located in San Antonio, Texas• “We are Dedicated to Warrior
Service”• August 2006 received 7 years APA
accreditation• Level 1 Trauma Center• Army’s Institute of Surgical
Research – Burn Center– Combat Casualty Care Center
• Center for the Intrepid (2007)
BAMC/SAMMC• Three mandatory 3-month
rotations:– Campus Behavioral Health
Service– Neuropsychology– Adult Outpatient
• Fourth Rotation, choose from:– Child & Adolescent– Clinical Health
• Evidence Based Treatment rotation– focus on EBT for PTSD, Insomnia,
Nightmares, Panic Disorders
Eisenhower Army Medical Center Augusta, Ga.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
• DDEAMC• Located in Augusta, Georgia• “Provide excellent healthcare,
ensure readiness, and enhance training”
• APA approved• Southern Regional Medical
Command• Fort Gordon is home of the
Signal Corps
DDEAMC CPIP• Six required rotations
– Adult Assessment– Health Psychology– Military Psychology– Neuropsychology– Warrior Transition Battalion Liaison– Inpatient Psychiatry
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services– Spans the entire year– Crisis intervention, intakes, short to
intermediate length psychotherapy modalities
DDEAMC CPRP
Four 90-day Rotations• Combat and Operational Resilience• Primary Care/Family Medicine• TBI and Rehab Rotation• Post-Deployment Assessment and
TreatmentAdditional Training Opportunities• Attend 9M and M16 ranges for
familiarization and qualification for weapons
• COSC Course
Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterBethesda, Md.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
• Located just outside Washington, DC in Bethesda, Maryland
• “We Provide Warrior Care”• Long standing APA accredited
program– Accredited since 1958
• Large Military Medical Center setting
• Remarkably diverse patient population
• Direct patient care of Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan
WRNMMC
• Core Rotation: clinical skills in assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention
• Specialty training through rotations:– Outpatient Rotation– Assessment Rotation– Psychological Health – Traumatic Brain Injury Rotation
After Internship
• Optional One-Year Postdoctoral Residency Program – located at each internship site
• Assignments vary depending on licensure
• > 75% of our graduates since 2001 have been deployed in support of OIF/OEF
• Assignments within operational units, medical clinics, training units, special operations, assessment and selection, to name a few
Level II Aid Station, Iraq1st location one would find a Psychologist
After Internship
4U2Poo
How to Apply• Contact an Army Healthcare
Recruiter who will assist you with the application process [email protected]
Complete APPIC application by site deadlines WRNMMC – 2 December 2012
Madigan AMC – 15 November 2012SAMMC – 15 November 2012Tripler AMC – 8 November 2012Eisenhower AMC – 1 December 2012
• Recruiter will submit complete package to the Army Selection Board
Applicant Requirements• Completed all resident coursework
in an APA approved program• U.S. citizen (or permanent
immigrant visa• Be less than 43 years of age• Meet the qualifications for
commission as an AD Officer prior to selection
• Can apply for HPSP (3, 2-yr scholarships), for Internship, or for Residency
• 3-year Active Duty Service Obligation