Application Procedure

The application deadline for interns is November 15, 2007, to begin training on August 29, 2008. Our department participates in the computerized matching program for internship applicants. Information is available through APPIC (www.appic.org). Applications can be downloaded from the APPIC web site.

Please include the following in your application:

1.	Completed APPIC application (which can be obtained from www.appic.org)
2.	A cover letter which includes why you are interested in the CHOC internship program (which can be the same as Essay 5 on the APPIC application or can be unique);
3.	Curriculum vitae;
4.	Copy of graduate transcripts (those invited for interview will be asked to supply an official copy);
5.	Three letters of recommendations from graduate faculty and/or clinical supervisors (at least one letter should be from a supervisor who has direct knowledge of your clinical work and at least one letter should be from a core member of your graduate faculty);
6.	Letter of readiness for internship from Training Director (Section 2 of the APPIC application can satisfy this requirement); and,
7.	Completed psychological test report on a child or adolescent (with identifying information removed).
8.	If you would like notification of a complete application, please include a self-addressed, stamped post card. If you would like notification of an incomplete application, please include one additional self-addressed, stamped post card.

Please send all application materials to:

Heather Huszti, Ph.D., Director of Training
Department of Pediatric Psychology
Children's Hospital of Orange County
455 South Main Street
Orange, CA 92868-3874

Phone: (714) 532-8481
Fax: (714) 532-8756
Email: hhuszti@choc.org

On site interviews will be held in early January 2008 (1/3, 1/4, 1/7, 1/10, 1/14, 1/17) and are by invitation only. Applicants will be informed whether they will be invited for an interview by December 15th (every effort will be made to inform applicants earlier). If an on site interview is not feasible or affordable for an invited candidate, a telephone interview will be arranged. The interview process includes a semi-structured interview. This format allows all applicants the same opportunity to show all of the skills and knowledge they have gained over the course of their graduate training. It also ensures that we ask you about all important areas. Time is also scheduled for more open-ended discussions where you can ask questions about our internship site. We also schedule time for you to talk to with current trainees. With applicants’ permission, we would like to take a picture at the interview in order to assist the memory of the selection committee. This is a totally voluntary process, and all applicants are welcome to opt out of the photograph. In the past we have had applicants bring a camera and take pictures of us as well. We invite you to do the same as we know how helpful that can be as a memory aide. We do ask that you respect the privacy of our patients and not take pictures that would include them.

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Application Requirements

Admission requirements for interns include advanced candidacy, good standing in their graduate program and current enrollment in an APA accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program; two years of part-time clinical placements, one year of which must include services to children; a background in basic psychological testing measures (e.g. IQ, achievement, objective and projective personality measures); and finally, exposure to and interest in pediatric psychology which can be demonstrated through coursework, clinical placement, or research. Discussion of your interest in pediatric psychology training can be included in your cover letter or response to essay 5 on the APPIC application.

The CHOC Department of Pediatric Psychology internship program abides by the APPIC policy that no person at this training facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any intern applicant.
Applicants matched to the internship should understand that prior to beginning the internship they will be required to successfully pass a required brief medical examination, which includes a drug test. Applicants will also undergo a required background test which CHOC requires of all employees in order to ensure the safety of our pediatric patients.

Questions

Programmatic Questions: Please email or call with any questions about the program. Please direct any questions about programmatic issues to Dr. Heather Huszti at hhuszti@choc.org or call (714) 532-8481.

Questions about application status: If you have questions the status of your application (e.g. is it complete or what is missing), please email Graciela at ghidalgo@choc.org or call (714) 532-8481 and ask for Graciela.