Double boarded in psychology and psychiatry

[zinciest]

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[Sneezing]

Go to wikipedia.com and then search 'psychologist' and 'psychiatrist'. Read about both of those. Afterwards, come back with more questions.

 

[erg923]

Similar fields with very differnt roles and different philosophies and paradigms.

Psychiatrists can become competent in psychotherpay if they so chose. In my experience, few psychiastrist have interest in, or the patience for, psychological testing and formal psychometric assesment. It is also posible for psychatrists to chose research track residencies and become versed in stats, methodology and design. There is no "boarding" neccesary for the proferssional practice of clinical psychology, only state licensure after completing a doctorate. The ph.d is not something one could complete during a residency. The ph.d takes 5-6 years of full tme study that includes coursework in the science of psychology, practicum training, and an empriical dissertation.

 

[zinciest]

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[erg923]

This is not necessary for a psychiatrist to practice psychotherapy. Psych residencey entails training in psychotherapy. Most psychaitrists are not as well versed in pscyhotherapy as many psychologists, but they can recieve substantial training nonetheless. It varies by program.

 

[hkusp]

There is no "boarding" neccesary for the proferssional practice of clinical psychology, only state licensure after completing a doctorate.

Board certification is actually quite important in psychology. You can be board certified in a variety of disciplines within the scope of psychology. Most board certifications will include a lengthy written examination and an oral examination. For clinical psychology you also have to submit work examples, "graded" by your peers, as examples of your proficiency in clinical work. I think for neuropsych you have to additionally submit written examples of your clinical reports and the merit is based on the complexity of differential diagnosis (but I could be wrong on that part).

Historically, board certification has not been as important as it has been in medicine. However, partially due to the influence of our medical friends, we are placing more of a focus on this particular aspect. www.abpp.org

 

[erg923]

Board certification is actually quite important in psychology. You can be board certified in a variety of disciplines within the scope of psychology. Most board certifications will include a lengthy written examination and an oral examination. For clinical psychology you also have to submit work examples, "graded" by your peers, as examples of your proficiency in clinical work. I think for neuropsych you have to additionally submit written examples of your clinical reports and the merit is based on the complexity of differential diagnosis (but I could be wrong on that part).

Historically, board certification has not been as important as it has been in medicine. However, partially due to the influence of our medical friends, we are placing more of a focus on this particular aspect. www.abpp.org

I am well aware of all the boards in psychology, vanity and non....I said "necessary".....

 

[whopper]

I'm wondering the the original poster changed his/her posts. From the answers given, seemed like fair questions.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

Board certification is actually quite important in psychology. You can be board certified in a variety of disciplines within the scope of psychology. Most board certifications will include a lengthy written examination and an oral examination. For clinical psychology you also have to submit work examples, "graded" by your peers, as examples of your proficiency in clinical work. I think for neuropsych you have to additionally submit written examples of your clinical reports and the merit is based on the complexity of differential diagnosis (but I could be wrong on that part).

Historically, board certification has not been as important as it has been in medicine. However, partially due to the influence of our medical friends, we are placing more of a focus on this particular aspect. www.abpp.org

You are correct. There is a written exam, oral exam, and work samples required.

While i agree boarding has not been as important in the past, there has been a shift in the field, and going forward I think boarding will become more important for clinicians who want to be considered as competent professionals in their field.