Didactic Training
The primary focus of didactic training is to enhance interns’ readiness to practice in an integrative primary care setting and in rural and/or underserved areas. Psychology interns participate in a once-a-month, consortium-wide didactic training presented in a seminar/workshop format. The structure of this training fosters the opportunity for a more in-depth and comprehensive exploration of topics relevant to clinical practice and intern socialization. Individual sites will provide additional monthly didactic training to interns. When applicable, a reference list of literature pertinent to the monthly didactic training is provided to interns in advance of the training. Interns are expected to become familiar with the current literature and to be able to enrich the training activity through participation and clarifying questions. Attendance at monthly didactic trainings also provides interns ongoing informal contact with each other so they can share experiences and provide support to each other.
Didactic Training Schedule
Didactic trainings are typically held the second Friday of each month from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. The trainings will be hosted in-person at one of the two partner agencies throughout the year. At least three trainings will be held virtually. Interns spend a minimum of eight hours each month in seminars and workshops with required learning objectives and a reading list covering relevant journal articles, etc.
Didactic topics will vary each time and include a special focus on integrative primary care and competency areas such as diversity, intervention, assessment, and supervision. The seminars are conducted by individuals with extensive experience or expertise and appropriate credentials for the presented area of training. Travel is required for didactic training and may require up to several hours of driving. Psychology interns are given a schedule of didactic training dates and locations at the beginning of each training year and will be notified in advance via email if the schedule or location has changed. Details regarding expenses related to travel and lodging for attendance at the didactic training are provided in the Intern Travel Policy.