Being situated within a major medical school setting affords many opportunities for psychologists to make important contributions to healthcare, education, and research. The Division of Psychology is primarily comprised of clinical psychologists with expertise in various specialty areas. Most faculty are involved in clinical, educational, and research efforts, often in multidisciplinary settings. The faculty are highly committed to our APA-approved doctoral and internship programs in clinical psychology, and provide clinical and/or research supervision to our 40 trainees. All division members have academic appointments within the Department of Psychiatry, as well as with various other departments at the medical school. Five faculty members have achieved ABPP diplomate status, five are Fellows of the American Psychological Association, and a number have leadership positions in local and national professional organzations. The division also includes several postdoctoral fellows each year in a variety of settings (i.e., pediatric, health and neuropsychology). Psychologists at UT Southwestern form an integral part of the clinical practice, educational, and research efforts at the medical school and its affiliated hospitals and institutions.
 

Mission:

1. Support the educational, research, and clinical mission of the Department of Psychiatry and UT Southwestern Medical Center
2. Provide an academic home for psychologists within the medical school
3. Support the doctoral and internship programs in clinical psychology
4. Foster interactions and collaborations among faculty
5. Provide consultation to medical investigators regarding psychological and behavioral health issues, assessment instruments, etc.
6. Provide state of the art diagnostic and treatment services to in- and outpatients with acute and chronic illnesses across the medical school campus
7. Contribute to health, healthcare, and illness outcomes
8. Provide information and guidance regarding faculty appointments and promotions to psychologists within the medical school
9. Provide teaching and supervision opportunities in clinical and research settings and facilitate access to clinical psychology graduate students and interns
10. Enhance the visibility of psychology and behavioral science on campus

An important part of the division of psychology is our training program in Clinical Psychology. This includes a PhD program and a clinical internship, both of which are approved by the American Psychological Association. The program is based upon a clinician-researcher model that is designed to train students broadly in clinical psychology and to help prepare them for postdoctoral work, professional licensure, and careers in a variety of settings.

Useful Links

PhD Program in Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Association
Texas Psychological Association
Dallas Psychological Association
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists