Evaluating training needs in clinical psychology doctoral programs

Author:

Yarrington Julia S.1ORCID,Montgomery Catherine2ORCID,Joyner Keanan J.3ORCID,O'Connor Mary‐Frances4ORCID,Wolitzky‐Taylor Kate5ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Psychology University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles California USA

2. Department of Psychology Syracuse University Syracuse New York USA

3. Department of Psychology University of California, Berkeley Berkeley California USA

4. Department of Psychology University of Arizona Tucson Arizona USA

5. Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles California USA

Abstract

AbstractObjectiveAdvances in clinical psychology must be accompanied by advances in training. This study assessed training content, quality, and needs during clinical psychology doctoral programs among current or past doctoral students.MethodsCurrent or past clinical psychology doctoral students (N = 343) completed an anonymous survey assessing training experiences and needs. A descriptive‐focused exploratory factor analysis (EFA) also examined whether common subgroups of academic interests emerged.ResultsMost participants reported that they sought training beyond required coursework, primarily in clinical training, cultural competency, and professional development, and reported having taken one or more unhelpful course, including discipline‐specific knowledge requirements. Descriptive results from the EFA demonstrated common training areas of interest: diversity topics, biological sciences, clinical practice, and research methods.DiscussionThis study demonstrates that trainees and early career psychologists are aware of their nuanced and in some cases, unmet training needs.ConclusionThis work foregrounds the need to adapt extant training opportunities to support the next generation of clinical psychologists

Funder

National Institute of Mental Health

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous),Clinical Psychology

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