2010-2011 Internship Thread

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Work Ethic said:
I received a rejection from Woodhull, but the only way I found out was because I emailed the training director and asked.

They sent out interview offers last night.

My guess is that you may have not received a rejection email because of a potential typo in your email address...so not only did I get rejected but in the Dear Mr. ____ section of the email, my name was spelled incorrectly.
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Ouch..sorry to hear that 🙁
Hrm, the typo thing makes sense. I wonder if I should go ahead and start emailing TDs. Thoughts?
 
Heard from my advisor. She said it was ok to contact sites with Dec. 15 dates.
 
SyDee said:
Ouch..sorry to hear that 🙁
Hrm, the typo thing makes sense. I wonder if I should go ahead and start emailing TDs. Thoughts?
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Thanks...yeah i would say go ahead and put yourself out of misery and contact the sites. I am still waiting to hear back from one that I emailed whose date has passed.
 
SyDee said:
Ouch..sorry to hear that 🙁
Hrm, the typo thing makes sense. I wonder if I should go ahead and start emailing TDs. Thoughts?
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I e-mailed the TD of Howard University a little while ago. It's the only site I haven't heard from, and I wanted to be more patient, but I also didn't want to be waiting for something that maybe wouldn't ever come (if it was because of some human or computer error). Here's hoping for good news. :xf:
 
PhDee said:
I e-mailed the TD of Howard University a little while ago. It's the only site I haven't heard from, and I wanted to be more patient, but I also didn't want to be waiting for something that maybe wouldn't ever come (if it was because of some human or computer error). Here's hoping for good news. :xf:
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I just emailed Trinitas for the same reason -- has ANYONE heard from them?
 
FYI - On Woodhull's APPIC directory page, they have Dec 16 (today, not the 15th) listed as their last day to notify applicants.
 
I'm still waiting for:
-Marcus Autism Center
-Mailman
-Citrus Health

I emailed this morning.

Probably all rejections... but it would be nice to know for sure.
 
Hoping2Match said:
I just emailed Trinitas for the same reason -- has ANYONE heard from them?
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Me too!! I just emailed them. I have only heard from them back in November when they emailed me to say they got my application.
Woodhull's notification is the 16th, so I'm holding out on that.

At this point I'm really focusing on what I have and not holding out any hope for the others.

Wouldn't it be funny if we never hear from them and next year we'll be like, sooooo....still waiting to hear back?
 
Has anyone else gotten news from Hudson River - Poughkeepsie? Or has anyone contacted the site and heard back?
 
I was just about to email Carswell but thought I might ask if anyone or knows of anyone that has heard a Yes from them?😕
 
Got an invite to Gouverner for an open house to meet with staff and interns. At the open house then we'll schedule individual interview times. I have another interview during the two dates at another city, do you think it'd be detrimental to my chances if I don't go to the open house?
Any two cents is greatly appreciated.
 
Has anyone encountered interview conflicts (e.g., sites offering only one interview date that conflicts with one you have already scheduled)? If anyone has, how did you handle this?
 
I emailed a site today that I had not heard from. Their deadline was yesterday and I knew they had been giving both offers and rejections over the last couple weeks. They emailed me back a few hours later and offered me an interview (and, of course, apologized for their delay).

It's frustrating a site would do this, but there is still hope if you have not heard.
 
JJForPsych said:
Has anyone encountered interview conflicts (e.g., sites offering only one interview date that conflicts with one you have already scheduled)? If anyone has, how did you handle this?
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Yes. Unfortunately, I had to choose.
 
I heard back from Alexian and Hudson. No word from Dutchess. Almost done with this part of the process, now we need to focus on the rest....
 
HVD2011,
Just curious, would you be comfortable sharing what you feel you've learned from the process this year, and what insights you've gained about the whole thing? I am one of those with all rejections and not a single interview (still waiting to hear from one site that is now late)...so while trying to scrape myself off the floor I am also trying to grow from this experience and start thinking ahead both to clearinghouse and to doing it all again next year. So, any wisdom you have and are willing to share (and anyone else too) would be most appreciated.
Thanks.
 
PhDee said:
Do you mean besides me? I heard from them (e-mail) earlier today.
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Yes, sorry! I meant had anyone besides you heard back from Hudson. And I also meant to say congratulations! I guess in my anxiety I've become less communicative... 🙁
 
PSYdMHC said:
I heard back from Alexian and Hudson. No word from Dutchess. Almost done with this part of the process, now we need to focus on the rest....
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Do you mind sharing if the reply from Hudson was the Rockland or Poughkeepsie site, and if they contact you by phone or email? Are they still sending rejections or only contacting people they're interviewing? Thanks so much!
 
keko said:
HVD2011,
Just curious, would you be comfortable sharing what you feel you've learned from the process this year, and what insights you've gained about the whole thing? I am one of those with all rejections and not a single interview (still waiting to hear from one site that is now late)...so while trying to scrape myself off the floor I am also trying to grow from this experience and start thinking ahead both to clearinghouse and to doing it all again next year. So, any wisdom you have and are willing to share (and anyone else too) would be most appreciated.
Thanks.
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Unfortunately some good applicants go unmatched every year. It happened to me when I went through the process the first time, and it was more than a bit frustrated to get interviews at some top placements, and yet not match. I don't have time at the moment to write, but I'll post more when I get home tonight.
 
keko said:
I am one of those with all rejections and not a single interview (still waiting to hear from one site that is now late)...so while trying to scrape myself off the floor I am also trying to grow from this experience and start thinking ahead both to clearinghouse and to doing it all again next year. Thanks.
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keko, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope this doesn't come as unwelcome, but I know a handful of other people that are in the same boat, all of whom are great therapists and also great students. It seems like it's kind of slim pickings. Wishing you good luck on that last site...
 
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson just sent out an email stating that they are moving their notification date to 12/30
 
childpsych11 said:
How did you hear? Email/phone?

I no longer have any ability to hide my anxiety! I didn't get a rejection yet. Maybe there is some hope.
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I heard via phone. I definitely think there is still hope! Their APPIC page said that they have until the 18th to make notifications. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!!
 
needsavacation said:
I heard via phone. I definitely think there is still hope! Their APPIC page said that they have until the 18th to make notifications. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!!
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THANKS! It is much needed. I only have 2 interviews so far- and Marcus is one of my top choices. (Totally didn't realize it was the 18th. You'd think at this point in my career I'd have that whole reading thing down.)
 
keko said:
HVD2011,
Just curious, would you be comfortable sharing what you feel you've learned from the process this year, and what insights you've gained about the whole thing? I am one of those with all rejections and not a single interview (still waiting to hear from one site that is now late)...so while trying to scrape myself off the floor I am also trying to grow from this experience and start thinking ahead both to clearinghouse and to doing it all again next year. So, any wisdom you have and are willing to share (and anyone else too) would be most appreciated.
Thanks.
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Hi Keko, I'm sorry that you are feeling so. I can relate. This process has helped me to understand my limitations as far as what I brought to the table as an interview candidate. I have low face-face hours, which I now know automatically eliminated me from even being a viable candidate to more than half the sites I applied. I also did not tailor my essays to the sites. I feel now that this would have made a difference, even though everything I have read previously says don't tailor the essays. I also did not understand how important it is to network. I did not publish or teach, both of which I have wanted to do since the beginning of my doctoral degree. I thought my 15 year employment history in psych would have made up for the deficits in these areas. It did not.

The candidates that we are competing against are stellar, they are the best of the best and I just did not realize how great they are until participating in this forum. They have raised the bar for me and I feel honored to know that these incredibly intelligent people are my peers. I have spent too much energy working (job) and not enough energy focused on my academic work in preparation to compete with my peers. As an example I have been working with the government for the last 5 years, I have dedicated so much of my time to my work that it shows, as I have been promoted 4 times in such a short space of time and doubled my salary in that time too.

It is very clear on this forum that people have prepared adequately and are disappointed with the outcome of their interview applications. However, that is a different issue and does not change the fact that I did not bring to the table what I should have. For me, this is an opportunity to self reflect and shift gears. I still think this process requires many changes, however, that does not change the fact that I need to do things differently also.

Even though I have 1 interview, I am already working my Plan B, which is to let go and embrace what needs to happen next, that is increasing my face-face hours, publishing, teaching, networking and changing jobs so I no longer compromise everything I have worked for with this degree. In addition I will not apply next year. I will take my time and make sure what I do, I do well. I am also extreemly burnt out from burning the candles at both ends with work and school. I be will a psychologist for the rest my life, this is just a stepping stone on that journey.
 
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keko said:
HVD2011,
Just curious, would you be comfortable sharing what you feel you've learned from the process this year, and what insights you've gained about the whole thing? I am one of those with all rejections and not a single interview (still waiting to hear from one site that is now late)...so while trying to scrape myself off the floor I am also trying to grow from this experience and start thinking ahead both to clearinghouse and to doing it all again next year. So, any wisdom you have and are willing to share (and anyone else too) would be most appreciated.
Thanks.
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Don't feel bad, this is my fourth year, 1st and 2nd years I got 3-4 interviews and the 3rd year I only got one and everyone said "it only takes one" I didn't match and here I am again for the 4th year. One of the things I learned is to look at where each matched intern came from the last years (at the bottom of the APPIC description) If they were all from counseling psych and you are clinical psych, that might not be a site you want to waste an application on even if you think you would be a good match. Look at each of those categories because they tell you a little about what they are looking for because they tell you what they have matched with in the past. Have someone look over your CV and essays, revamping my CV this year seems to have done wonders- I have 3 interviews so far, compared to my 1 last year. Be willing to branch outside of your geographic locale, if you put all your eggs in the same geographic location, it can be detrimental, I am not sure what the thinking is behind it but I rarely see a site pick from their locale - maybe something about new blood - I am not sure, so broaden your horizons, you're doing the best thing you can do, learning from this year to use next year, but hopefully that last site will come through for you- remember- it only takes one!🙂 Good luck
 
HVD2011 said:
Hi Keko, I'm sorry that you are feeling so. I can relate. This process has helped me to understand my limitations as far as what I brought to the table as an interview candidate. I have low face-face hours, which I now know automatically eliminated me from even being a viable candidate to more than half the sites I applied. I also did not tailor my essays to the sites. I feel now that this would have made a difference, even though everything I have read previously says don't tailor the essays. I also did not understand how important it is to network. I did not publish or teach, both of which I have wanted to do since the beginning of my doctoral degree. I thought my 15 year employment history in psych would have made up for the deficits in these areas. It did not.

The candidates that we are competing against are steller, they are the best of the best and I just did not realize how great they are until participating in this forum. They have raised the bar for me and I feel honored to know that these incredibly intelligent people are my peers. I have spent too much energy working (job) and not enough energy focused on my academic work in preparation to compete with my peers. As an example I have been working with the government for the last 5 years, I have dedicated so much of my time to my work that it shows, as I have been promoted 4 times in such a short space of time and doubled my salary in that time too.

It is very clear on this forum that people have prepared adequately and are disappointed with the outcome of their interview applications. However, that is a different issue and does not change the fact that I did not bring to the table what I should have. For me, this is an opportunity to self reflect and shift gears. I still think this process requires many changes, however, that does not change the fact that I need to do things differently also.

Even though I have 1 interview, I am already working my Plan B, which is to let go and embrace what needs to happen next, that is increasing my face-face hours, publishing, teaching, networking and changing jobs so I no longer compromise everything I have worked for with this degree. In addition I will not apply next year. I will take my time and make sure what I do, I do well. I am also extreemly burnt out from burning the candles at both ends with work and school. I be will a psychologist for the rest my life, this is just a stepping stone on that journey.
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Very well said! That is one of the things I left out- to self reflect and see where your deficits are- which I did last year, I had not finished my dissertation proposal and I was not working in the psychology field so I changed jobs and finished my proposal, both of which made me more marketable. It's a process and for most of us it doesn't happen the first go round and the important thing is to change something- anything- for the next go round🙂 Best of luck
 
Hoping2BeDR1day said:
Don't feel bad, this is my fourth year, 1st and 2nd years I got 3-4 interviews and the 3rd year I only got one and everyone said "it only takes one" I didn't match and here I am again for the 4th year. One of the things I learned is to look at where each matched intern came from the last years (at the bottom of the APPIC description) If they were all from counseling psych and you are clinical psych, that might not be a site you want to waste an application on even if you think you would be a good match. Look at each of those categories because they tell you a little about what they are looking for because they tell you what they have matched with in the past.
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DITTO!!! I did not pay attention when I actually applied, I completed my app in a mad rush and forgot to pay attention to this.
 
Finally received the "no go" from Mailman.... did anyone have any luck with emailing/calling Geisinger today? I am thinking about doing that soon-- just wondering!
 
Anyone hear from Trinitas or Geisinger yet? Or heard replies on emails you sent?
 
SyDee said:
Got an invite to Gouverner for an open house to meet with staff and interns. At the open house then we'll schedule individual interview times. I have another interview during the two dates at another city, do you think it'd be detrimental to my chances if I don't go to the open house?
Any two cents is greatly appreciated.
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I think it's important to go to learn about the program and to get a sense of the staff there, which will then help us to make that decision for ranking... shows seriousness about wanting to match here. I think I'm going to go. Christmas present, a trip to NY.🙂
 
Man, having one left to hear from feels more stressful than it's been so far. I am feeling more anxious today than any other day...maybe it's knowing that after this one it will the end of the email checking...
 
Hi all!

I have been reading along with you guys for about a week now and I decided to actually join. I called Hudson earlier today and I STILL haven't heard back from them. Also, now Woodhull is a no-show on getting back to me. This is so frustrating especially since Hudson is one of my favorites. Any advice? Thanks for all the support!
 
bruin225 said:
Man, having one left to hear from feels more stressful than it's been so far. I am feeling more anxious today than any other day...maybe it's knowing that after this one it will the end of the email checking...
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Yeah, tell me about it. I have 5 left to hear from, three were "supposed" to notify by day's end yesterday: Hudson River/Rockland, Baltimore VA (VA Comprehensive and UMB Adult Community Tracks), and MCG/Norwood. Thankfully, the other two have later notification dates (Biloxi VA & WVU/Charleston), but sent emails to Baltimore and MCG.

FYI all, MCG responded a minute ago and said they already sent their interview invitations and if you are on the waitlist, an email will be sent in the next few days.

Okay, so now only 4 more to hear from... 😱
 
IntStudent said:
Personally, I don't think it is funny because I could see someone send an email like that in the midst of being really anxious and stressed out. Sure, we've all received plenty of well formulated rejection emails the last few weeks and it might feel good to compose an email back rejecting a site that is late with notification. But that's only funny as long as no one does something that will have negative consequences on their chance of getting the interviews they want. My post was just a suggestion of caution and to remember to be assertive professionals during this period.
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It is too bad that you found the words I wrote disturbing. That is actually more amusing than someone thinking it is funny. Just so you know, I am not in the "midst of being anxious". I was just trying to lighten up the mood and even if it was not a joke I could write that to a site. We have this thing called freedom of speech and I don't think APPIC has a police force that arrests applicants for rejecting sites. If I don’t want to go to a site, that is my prerogative. Also, from my understanding an assertive person says what they feel and doesn’t hurt the other person in the process.
 
Just got this from Trinitas -- apparently missed the boat on this one -- doh!

Thank you for your internship application to Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
In response to your email, as it was stated in our Internship Brochure;
"Applicants will be notified by email on or before December 20th, 2009 as
to whether they have been selected to come in for an interview".
Please contact us after December 21st if you have not heard from us through the email concerning your internship application status.
Thank you for your interest in our program.

Here's to hoping they don't discard my application for this oversight --
 
Psycycle said:
Yes. Unfortunately, I had to choose.
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i've had advisors say that it is completely acceptable to tell a site that unfortunately you have another interview that day, and ask if there is an alternative, and go from there. Reportedly, sites are usually understanding regarding this (not so understanding if say you are asking for scheduling changes so you can get a mani/pedi- hahah). Just wanted to share what i heard from faculty but do what makes you comfortable. CONGRATS!!
 
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