In collaboration with the Division on International Students and Professionals (DoISAP) of the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA), along with their collaborators Dr. Li Shen (Jesslyn) Chong, Dr. Sam Chung Xiann Lim, and APA Division 17 International Mentoring and Orientation Committee (IMOC). Navigating the APPIC internship process is stressful and quite involved in general, andContinue reading “Resources for International Students”
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Using AI as a Tool
With increasing usage of AI in our daily lives, it’s important for us to consider how we use it within our professional work, including for the internship application process. I preface this article by saying that I am usually a late adopter of technology, and this is still the case with AI. I do notContinue reading “Using AI as a Tool”
Organizing Your Applications
Here’s a google spreadsheet you can use to organize your applications and interviews (use “make a copy” option to customize your own). Be sure to check out all the tabs at the bottom (and scroll right and left). Here’s another google spreadsheet for tracking your APPIC application timeline tasks. Both spreadsheets were created by andContinue reading “Organizing Your Applications”
CV
CV stands for curriculum vitae. Another version is just saying vita. (But please don’t say “curriculum vita” or “vitae”. The Latin nerd in me can’t handle it!) Your CV represents what you’ve done in your career. Therefore, you want to include relevant information with enough context so the reader has a good understanding of yourContinue reading “CV”
Phase II of APPIC Match
This is a stressful and disheartening time for students who did not match in Phase I. While Phase II starts at 9 am EST on Match Day, it is okay to take a day or two for yourself if you need to recuperate from the disappointing news. Programs participating in Phase II must accept applicationsContinue reading “Phase II of APPIC Match”
Interview Preparation Tips
Do your research (review again before interviews) – Review internship site brochure again – be knowledgeable about the training offered; re-read your cover letter for each site Review agency website – understand the setting and population, referral sources, clinical staff/supervisors Talk with interns and students you know who have interviewed at the site Logistics –Continue reading “Interview Preparation Tips”
Reference Letters
You may consider asking people to serve as your reference as early as August – ask if they are available and willing to provide a strong recommendation for you. It’s okay if you don’t have all the supporting documents (see below) ready yet; you can mention that you will send more details to them inContinue reading “Reference Letters”
Internship Goals and Site List
Developing an appropriate list of internship programs to apply to is key to a successful application process. Take Inventory of your Training Goals Take a moment to reflect on and list out your training and professional goals. Create your wish list for your internship experience and sort by the following categories – 1) must have,Continue reading “Internship Goals and Site List”
Essay 2: 2020 Comments
Essay 2 updated – Telehealth considerations With the COVD-19 pandemic, many clinicians have had to transition to telehealth, providing therapy via video or phone sessions. If you are one of those clinicians who has either learned or increased their use of telehealth, consider the following as you write about your theoretical orientation for Essay 2:Continue reading “Essay 2: 2020 Comments”
APPIC Rank Order List
Phase I of APPIC Match The Rank Order List Submission Deadline is February 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Results of the Match will be released on APPIC Phase I Match Day, February 21, 2025. As internship interviews are starting to wrap up, you should have a much better sense of how you want toContinue reading “APPIC Rank Order List”
