Not being a member of APA and internship apps

[psydstudent2020]

Does it look "bad" to not be a member of APA (technically APAGS for students) when applying to internship? I thought I heard this before, but wanted to check before paying the fee.

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[Therapist4Chnge]

No.

 

[Justanothergrad]

Nope x2

 

[AbnormalPsych]

Not at all. You will come across many internship supervisors and future colleagues who are also not members of APA. Yours truly included.

 

[psyche27]

Another vote for no. I couldn’t care less if you’re a. APA member or not. I just care about your experience and fit for my site.

 

[WisNeuro]

Yeah, nobody cares about APA membership for applying for internship. I do, however, like to see that someone is involved in INS/AACN/NAN if they are applying or neuropsych specific positions.