Clinical Psychology

Mission:

To establish and support the professional identity, work-related activities, and professional development of clinical psychologists engaged in clinical activities at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP), and New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI). Our goal is to make a significant contribution to clinical education and the development of clinical services within the Department of Psychiatry and the Medical Center. The OCP serves several important functions for Columbia Psychiatry, one of which is oversight of educational opportunities for clinical psychology trainees.

Education and Training:

1. To support training and oversee the development, organization, credentialing, and review of externships and postdoctoral fellowships

2. Maintain the APA accreditation of the Psychology Internship Program under the leadership of Yolanda Thomas, Ph.D.