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We educate tomorrow’s leaders in Psychology in the scientist-practitioner tradition to advance psychological science and improve the health and quality of life of all people through excellence in research, education and health service delivery.

About the Department
The Department of Clinical and Health Psychology educates tomorrow’s leaders in psychology in the scientist-practitioner tradition, advances psychological science, and improves the health and quality of life of all people through excellence in research, education and health service delivery.
Our Graduate Programs
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology is designed to enable students to master broad areas of knowledge and skills in psychology and clinical psychology, and to educate and train individuals who will contribute to such knowledge through research.

Internship Program
The Internship Program combines intensive focused training together with general training in the practice of clinical psychology in a health care setting. Focused training occurs in one of three major areas of study: Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology, Medical/Health Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.

Postdoctoral Program
Postdoctoral training is offered to applicants who have completed a doctoral degree in clinical, school, or counseling psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), as well as an APA or CPA accredited internship in clinical psychology.

Psychology Specialties Practice
UF Health Psychology Specialties practice provides general mental health services for adjustment and life transition issues (e.g., divorce, family discord) as well as treatment in specialty areas such as anxiety, depression, childhood behavior problems to name just a few.
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Calendar
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Mar 28
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Friday Forum
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Intern Meeting
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Apr 02
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COG- Clinical Operations Group Meeting
Zoom Meeting
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Apr 03
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CHP Curriculum Committee Meeting
Zoom Meeting
9:00am to 10:00am
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Apr 04
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Friday Forum LIVE: WAIS-V In-Service
Forthcoming
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Intern Meeting
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Apr 09
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CHP Faculty Meeting
Zoom Meeting
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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