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 Michael.ledbetter@usarec.army.mil

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

Questions?CommentsConcerns

Jokes

Angry RebuttalsMajor Jeff Case

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