Trainee Resources

Advising and Mentorship

We encourage our trainees to develop a relationship with a more senior member of our community who can provide advice, support, and practical assistance.

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Candidate Leadership

At the Center, the faculty view their trainees as colleagues – colleagues whose education is the leading mission of the Center.

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Graduation Criteria

Review the graduation criteria of the training programs available through the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.

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Learning and Feedback

We support our trainees by identifying the skills and knowledge we hope they will acquire and provide frequent, detailed feedback about their progress towards achieving those learning objectives.

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Part-time Study and Leaves of Absence

In cases where a trainee’s schedule cannot accommodate a full course load, they may choose to complete their course work on a part-time basis or take a leave of absence.

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Starting a New Case

Our Clinical Case Manual introduces trainees to the logistics (policies & procedures) of evaluating a patient for analysis and transitioning a patient from your practice to analysis.

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Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and financial aid information for the training programs at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research.

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Written Work

The Psychoanalytic Case Writing & Formulation curriculum helps candidates build the skills they need to capture their psychoanalytic work in writing.

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Remote and In-Person Training

Remote Training Policies and Resources.

Student Health Insurance

Trainees and their families can participate in Columbia's Student Health Insurance for a fee (per semester) and may remain enrolled if they take a Leave of Absence.