United States Army Clinical Psychology Internship Programs

1. United States Army Clinical Psychology Internship Programs Army Psychologist Major Robert Case, PhD

2. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, MD Madigan Army Medical Center Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, HI Eisenhower Army Medical Center Ft. Gordon, GA San Antonio Military Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston, Texas United States Army Clinical Psychology Internship Programs

3. 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

6. 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 Army Benefits

7. First Year Pay & Allowances • 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 * pay is non-taxable

8. Fellowship Opportunities BAMC • Clinical Neuropsychology, Trauma, Risk, Resiliency WRNMMC • Clinical Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology MAMC • Pediatric Psychology TAMC • Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology

9. Madigan Healthcare System Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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

13. Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii

14. Tripler Army Medical Center • 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

15. TAMC • Three four-month rotations • Adult rotation mandatory • Two optional rotations • Neuropsychology • Child Psychology • Health Psychology • Community Psychology

16. 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

17. Brooke Army Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston, Texas

18. 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)

19. 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

20. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Augusta, Ga.

21. 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

22. 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

23. DDEAMC CPRP Four 90-day Rotations • Combat and Operational Resilience • Primary Care/Family Medicine • TBI and Rehab Rotation • Post-Deployment Assessment and Treatment Additional Training Opportunities • Attend 9M and M16 ranges for familiarization and qualification for weapons • COSC Course

24. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Md.

25. 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

26. WRNMMC • Core Rotation: clinical skills in assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention • Specialty training through rotations: • Outpatient Rotation • Assessment Rotation • Psychological Health • Traumatic Brain Injury Rotation

27. 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

28. After Internship Level II Aid Station, Iraq 1st location one would find a Psychologist

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30. 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 2012 SAMMC – 15 November 2012 Tripler AMC – 8 November 2012 Eisenhower AMC – 1 December 2012 • Recruiter will submit complete package to the Army Selection Board

31. 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

32. Questions? Comments Concerns Jokes Angry Rebuttals Major Jeff Case Rjeffrey.Case@us.army.mil