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Clinical Adult Psychology Training Program

The U-M Medical School Department of Psychiatry Clinical Adult Psychology Training Program offers advanced specialty training in clinical adult psychology, focusing on the acquisition and application of evidence-based practice. Fellows develop the skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals facing a broad range of psychiatric challenges across the lifespan. Clinical experiences are interprofessional, and each fellow benefits from specialized research mentorship.

Applicants may select a preferred primary site—U-M Health or the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System—when applying, but clinical and research opportunities are available across both institutions.

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How to Apply

Learn more about our application process and requirements, and submit an application for our APPIC Psychology Postdoctoral.

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Program Goals & Career Preparation

Our training prepares fellows to:

  • Lead and direct clinical programs
  • Educate and supervise the next generation of psychologists
  • Design and conduct programmatic research
     

Key Clinical Research Areas

  • Mood disorders
  • Women’s mental health
  • Sleep and circadian science
  • Health psychology
  • Anxiety disorders (including PTSD)
  • Substance use disorders
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Primary care mental health integration
  • Mental health recovery

Our Postdoctoral fellows share their experience as part of the Psychology Postdoctoral Training program.

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Clinical Rotations & Teaching Opportunities

Anxiety Disorders Clinic: Specializing in evidence-based treatment of anxiety, OCD, and related conditions, fellows gain experience offering cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, and group therapy.

Depression Clinic: Multidisciplinary care for depressive and comorbid conditions, with training in CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and comprehensive diagnostic assessment.

Bipolar Disorder Clinic: Evidence-based assessment and treatment—CBT, Interpersonal and Social Rhythms Therapy, DBT skills, and LifeGoals psychoeducation—through an interdisciplinary clinic closely affiliated with leading research initiatives.

Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic: Evidence-based evaluation and treatment for sleep disorders, including CBT for insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and exposure to multidisciplinary care for complex cases.

Early Psychosis (PREP) Clinic: Coordinated Specialty Care for youth and young adults at increased risk for psychosis. Fellows gain skills in CBT for psychosis, family psychoeducation, group interventions, and outreach for early detection.

University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services (UMATS): Comprehensive outpatient substance use treatment, including individual and group therapy, intensive outpatient programming, and dual diagnosis management.

Women and Infants Mental Health Clinic (WIMHC): Specialized care for women during pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal changes, with exposure to perinatal mental health, dyadic therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy mentorship.

Health Psychology/Integrated Care: Fellows work in medical and primary care settings, conducting health psychology assessments, integrated CBT for chronic illness, pain management, tobacco cessation, and behavioral health programs.

Mental Health Clinic (MHC): Thorough outpatient diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy, including group and individual therapy with diverse populations, using empirically-supported methods like CBT and DBT.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT): Specialty training in PTSD evaluation and treatment, with opportunities to provide Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) within a multidisciplinary clinic.

Substance Use Disorders Section (SUDC & SUD IOP): Fellows receive training in empirically supported interventions—CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Mindfulness, and Harm Reduction—for individuals with substance use and comorbid psychiatric disorders.

Women Veterans’ Mental Health: Experience in trauma-focused therapy, DBT, and wellness groups for women veterans, with options for clinical care in both mental health and women’s health clinics and unique research opportunities.

Couples & Family Intervention: Training in Behavioral Couples Therapy and family psychoeducation, parenting skills, and partner abuse interventions, with opportunities to supervise interns and participate in ongoing research projects.

Health Psychology (Integrated Care): Fellows deliver brief, evidence-based interventions for Veterans in diverse ambulatory settings. Training includes:

  • Integrated primary care mental health
  • Chronic pain management (CBT, collaboration with Pain Clinic)
  • MOVE! weight management, diabetes and cardiac rehab, tobacco cessation (using MI and ACT)
  • Exposure to Oncology, Sleep, and Women’s Health Clinics
  • Mental health evaluations for transplants/bariatric surgery
  • Consultation and health coaching skills in both outpatient and inpatient medical teams

Mental Health Clinic (MHC):

  • Diagnostic assessment across diverse outpatient clients
  • Individual and group therapy for mood, anxiety, and related conditions
  • Evidence-based treatments (CBT, DBT, MI)
  • Risk assessment, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Caseloads and group development tailored to fellow interests

PTSD Clinical Team (PCT):

  • Comprehensive PTSD assessment and treatment on a multidisciplinary team
  • Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Regular staff meetings, clinical case presentations, and didactics

Substance Use Disorders (SUD):

  • Assessment and intervention for substance use disorders
  • Evidence-based approaches (CBT, MI, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Mindfulness, Harm Reduction)
  • Inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care with a diverse population

Women Veterans’ Mental Health:

  • Specialized training in individual and group therapy for women Veterans
  • Trauma-focused treatments, DBT, wellness and support groups
  • Consultation in Women’s Health Clinic
  • Administrative, research, and committee involvement

Couples & Family Intervention:

  • Couples and family therapies (BCT, IBCT, family psychoeducation)
  • Partner abuse intervention, parenting skills
  • Supervision of interns, and involvement in research and administration
  • Clinical supervision of psychology practicum students and interns
  • Undergraduate student mentorship on research projects
  • Leading seminars alongside faculty
  • A dedicated supervision skills workshop

Current Fellows

Meet our current trainees in Psychiatry. Postdoctoral Fellows experience a rich training environment, featuring seminars, invited lectures, and opportunities to engage with faculty across disciplines.

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Our Facilities

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University of Michigan Health

A nationally ranked, 128-acre academic medical center featuring modern outpatient, inpatient, and specialty clinics—including the Rachel Upjohn Building, University Hospital, Rogel Cancer Center, and more. Fellows enjoy access to state-of-the-art support facilities, private workspaces, and the University’s digital resources.
 

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VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

A 105-bed teaching hospital adjacent to U-M Health. The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, substance use, and mental health services, including a Community Living Center for rehabilitation. Updated facilities support full access to U-M Health and VAAAHS systems, libraries, and clinical resources.
 

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Our Community

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