UAB Acceptance Rates

[TiptoeConqueror]

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Does anyone know why UAB acceptance rates are 16%? How is the program perceived? Is it a good program? I would expect that they would receive double the number of apps they currently get based on my impression of the program's reputation, but am I wrong?

 

[AcronymAllergy]

In terms of internship or grad school (I'm guessing the former)?

It's typically regarded as a strong program, particularly for health and neuro. My guess as to the reasoning for the lower number of applicants would be location (i.e., Alabama).

 

[NeuroTrope]

Solid program. Tom Novack is fantastic if you want to go neuro/rehab. The program in general is well regarded.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

It is very well regarded for neuro/AMC type work. A colleague of mine came through there and she is top-notch.

 

[TiptoeConqueror]

I was thinking primarily for grad school. Would people really not even apply to a topnotch program simply because of location?

 

[AcronymAllergy]

I was thinking primarily for grad school. Would people really not even apply to a topnotch program simply because of location?

Yep. Although the secret might be getting out, as the number of applicants looks to have doubled this year relative to last year.

 

[hopefulneuropsy]

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[TiptoeConqueror]

I'm confused about those neuropsych programs that people look down on because they focus too much on neuropsych and not enough on the clinical side. Is UAB one such program that isn't balanced? Also, how is the medical psychology degree different from a regular clinical psych degree at a school with a medical center?

 

[AcronymAllergy]

No, UAB isn't typically looked down on as a program.

As for the medical psych degree, to the best of my knowledge, it's essentially equivalent to a "regular" clinical psych degree, as the program (again, to the best of my knowledge) is accredited as a clinical psych program. It just has a very heavy health/medical psych component.

 

[studentjp]

In terms of internship or grad school (I'm guessing the former)?

It's typically regarded as a strong program, particularly for health and neuro. My guess as to the reasoning for the lower number of applicants would be location (i.e., Alabama).

Uhh.. You didn't think that one through I'd you? Some of the best psychology doctorate programs are in the south east. If you look at other clinical psychology PhD programs in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana, you will find them to par and/or better than average.

As mentioned previously, there have been funding issues. Also, the program encourages a strong biological background. Further, it is rather niche. The program is unique in their focus on clinical medical psychology (as opposed to health psychology) and also has a very strong research focus. As for the program, they have a good reputation in the area and I imagine would make a competitive scientist/practitioner.

 

[AcronymAllergy]

Uhh.. You didn't think that one through I'd you? Some of the best psychology doctorate programs are in the south east. If you look at other clinical psychology PhD programs in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana, you will find them to par and/or better than average.

As mentioned previously, there have been funding issues. Also, the program encourages a strong biological background. Further, it is rather niche. The program is unique in their focus on clinical medical psychology (as opposed to health psychology) and also has a very strong research focus. As for the program, they have a good reputation in the area and I imagine would make a competitive scientist/practitioner.

My comment had nothing to do with the quality of training provided by sites anywhere in the southeast (I'm from and trained there myself), which is why I mentioned in the post that you quoted that UAB is typically regarded as a strong program. Rather, it related to the overall desirability of the area when it comes to people (particularly those from outside the region) wanting to move there. It's one of the reasons why sites here tend to receive fewer applications than places in California, New York, Boston, and etc.

That being said, I'm quite alright with people potentially bypassing the region in favor of some of the more popular areas; just leaves more job opportunities for me.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

That being said, I'm quite alright with people potentially bypassing the region in favor of some of the more popular areas; just leaves more job opportunities for me.

....my thoughts exactly. 😀 Same pay, cheaper cost of living = WIN.