{"id":166154,"date":"2026-06-08T09:56:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=166154"},"modified":"2026-06-08T09:56:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:56:54","slug":"every-wright-state-psychology-doctoral-student-lands-competitive-clinical-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2026\/06\/08\/every-wright-state-psychology-doctoral-student-lands-competitive-clinical-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State University\u2019s School of Professional Psychology<\/a> matched to a clinical internship this year \u2014 a milestone that few doctoral programs in the country can claim.<\/p>\n

Wright State\u2019s 100% match rate surpasses this year\u2019s national average of 84.7% for doctoral clinical psychology programs.<\/p>\n

For Wright State students, the result capped years of rigorous training and marks a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists.<\/p>\n

Placements spanned the country, from major academic medical centers to VA hospitals close to home. Students matched with sites including Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta\/Emory University, Kennedy Krieger\/Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University, Mercy Health \u2013 St. Rita\u2019s Medical Center and VA Medical Centers in Cincinnati, Chillicothe and Cleveland.<\/p>\n

\u201cAchieving a 100% match rate in such a competitive process speaks to the quality of our students and the strength of our training,\u201d said Jeremiah Schumm, Ph.D., clinical professor and director of clinical training at the School of Professional Psychology. \u201cWe were one of the first programs in the country to offer the Psy.D. degree, and we\u2019ve built a strong national reputation. Internship programs know our students \u2014 and they are eager to work with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wright State\u2019s perfect match rate demonstrates the dedication of faculty, staff and students in the School of Professional Psychology, said Cassandra Linares, a fourth-year clinical psychology doctoral student who matched with Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta\/Emory University School of Medicine.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt highlights students\u2019 commitment, faculty support and the valuable guidance from supervisors and mentors,\u201d she said. \u201cThis achievement reflects the strong community at the School of Professional Psychology and shows how well the program prepares students for long-term success in psychology.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cassandra Linares, a fourth-year clinical psychology doctoral student who matched with Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta\/Emory University School of Medicine.<\/p><\/div>\n

Linares was drawn to the Atlanta facility for its integrated primary care model, which aligns with her interest in serving underserved families, including the opportunity to train in Spanish.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrimary care often serves as the first point of contact for underserved families,\u201d she said, \u201cmaking it essential that care in these settings is both culturally responsive and equitable.\u201d<\/p>\n

During her internship, Linares will pursue certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and parent-child interaction therapy to strengthen her comprehensive assessment skills and gain experience working with children and families with medically complex needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbove all, I am committed to meeting families where they are and ensuring they receive the most appropriate and culturally responsive care,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The nationally competitive match process is administered by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers. Wright State students compete against doctoral candidates from programs across the United States and Canada. Students must participate in a clinical internship to obtain a doctorate in clinical psychology.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore our students ever set foot in an internship, they\u2019ve already logged more than 2,000 hours of clinical training through field placements throughout Ohio,\u201d Schumm said. \u201cThey graduate with well-rounded generalist skills, three specialty areas, and training in individual and cultural diversity, allowing students to effectively work with a wide range of individuals. That combination makes them competitive anywhere in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Linares said Wright State\u2019s investment in students\u2019 growth, both professionally and personally, played a significant role in her success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe program\u2019s emphasis on diversity, strong clinical training and early completion of dissertation requirements helped me become a competitive applicant,\u201d she said. \u201cEqually important was the support from faculty and supervisors, who provided mentorship, research opportunities and encouragement throughout the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job openings for psychologists to grow by approximately 6% over the next decade. Many internship sites recruit their own interns for full-time psychologist positions, and completing a clinical internship also positions graduates to apply for post-doctoral training.<\/p>\n

About the School of Professional Psychology<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wright State\u2019s School of Professional Psychology offers a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree with a focus on generalist clinical training, while preparing students across nine core competency areas, including assessment, intervention, research and individual and cultural diversity. Students may pursue added depth in three specialized areas: child psychology, forensic psychology and health, rehabilitation and neuropsychology. Among the first programs in the country to develop a practitioner model curriculum, the school has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1982.<\/p>\n

Learn more at wright.edu\/sopp<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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