Application Procedures

MMPIC is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). MMPIC participates in the APPIC Internship Matching Program administered by National Matching Services Inc. (NMS). The guidelines in effect for this application year are available from APPIC. This internship site agrees to abide 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 must complete the APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI) online. Each site within the consortium has a separate Match number, which applicants must use to apply for and rank sites individually:

  • Michigan Medicine: Division of Pediatric Psychology (offering 8 positions): 244714
  • Sunfield Center (offering 3 positions): 244713
  • Thriving Minds Behavioral Health (offering 3 positions): 244715

Cover Letter

Applicants may apply to and rank all three sites, though it is strongly recommended students carefully consider which site or sites best align with their training, experience, and career goals. Applicants must write separate cover letters for each site to which they are applying. Please keep each cover letter to two single-spaced pages or less. Within the first line of the cover letter, applicants should specify to which consortium site the letter is directed (e.g., “I am applying to the Sunfield Center” or “I am interested in a placement at Michigan Medicine”).

Please address your cover letter to Dr. Jana Aupperlee:

Jana Aupperlee, PhD, NCSP, HSP
437 Erickson Hall
620 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824

Application Deadline

All application materials must be submitted through the AAPI Online Service by November 15. No materials will be accepted by e-mail or US mail. Our VIRTUAL interview day is January 24, 2025.

Commitment to Diversity

Intern Recruitment

Due to the consortium’s sensitivity to diversity and our commitment to attracting interns with diverse backgrounds, the recruitment of interns focuses on obtaining an applicant pool that is highly reflective of diversity.

Given that the consortium is housed at Michigan State University, the MMPIC program adheres to the university’s equal opportunity statement:

Michigan State University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action. University programs, activities and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, political persuasion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or familial status. The University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Beyond providing equal opportunity, we seek candidates with diverse experiences. We are committed to ensuring a range of diversity among our interns, and we select candidates representing different geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences. All things being equal, consideration is given to applicants who identify themselves as members of historically underrepresented groups on the basis of racial or ethnic status, as representing diversity on the basis of sexual orientation, or as representing diversity on the basis of disability status.

Readiness for Internship

Interns are selected based on the following criteria:

Academic Record

The consortium accepts applicants from accredited school and clinical psychology doctoral programs.

Clinical Experience

Interns must have practicum experience working with a school-age population. Interns must have at least 150 hours of assessment experience and 150 hours of intervention/consultation experience.

Scholarship

Consistent with the scientist-scholar-practitioner model, interns must complete their doctoral dissertation proposal prior to the internship ranking deadline.

Writing Skills

Interns must demonstrate strong writing skills in application materials.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

MMPIC seeks interns who are flexible, team players, mature, and open to feedback and supervision. Applicants who are interested in culturally competent practice or speak a second language will be prioritized.

Personal Eligibility and Requirements

Requirements

  • All interns must obtain their Doctoral Temporary Limited License in Psychology (TLLP) before internship. The cost for this certificate is roughly $100. Criteria and procedures for application are found on the Michigan Board of Psychology website. Interns must send the Training Co-Director a copy of the TLLP before July 15.
  • All interns must purchase Professional Liability (Malpractice) Insurance for Students before internship. The cost for this insurance is roughly $35. Most interns select policies from American Professional Agency, Inc. or Trust Insurance. Interns must send the Training Co-Director a copy of their liability insurance policy before July 15.

Substance Use

The Mid-Michigan Psychology Internship Consortium provides a drug-free workplace and environment. Our sites prohibit the use of all drugs illegal per the federal government. Our internship programs prohibit the use of marijuana/cannabis, THC, and/or CBD in ALL circumstances, and will refuse to hire/will terminate an intern who tests positive regardless of medical need, the presence of a prescription, the fact that it was obtained over-the-counter, or its legal status. Any suspicion of use may result in termination of internship. Unscheduled drug testing may occur at any time during the internship.

Background Checks

All interns are background tested/checked prior to or as a part of internship. A conviction for violence, abuse, or neglect may terminate the internship offer or employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Interns must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning internship. Interns are required to follow all site-specific safety protocols, which may masking, to ensure patient safety.