The Pre/Post Doctoral Internship Committee is off to a good start. We have developed a "consortium" of 25 Psychologists and students from the University, State and Private Practice Communities. This Consortium will explore ways of creating additional APA approved pre doctoral and post doctoral internships in Nevada. The only such internship currently available is at the Reno VA. Interestingly, many State and private mental health agencies throughout Nevada have created "internship" positions during the last several years. In addition, at least one State agency, Lakes Crossing Center, has been actively pursuing an APA approved pre-doctoral internship for some time. A significant issue for the Consortium therefore is whether to try and create a coordinated statewide inter- agency internship or focus on assisting particular agencies, such as Lakes Crossing. Of course, these may not be mutually exclusive. We have made preliminary contact with the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and they are eager to guide us. This project will move forward with increased momentum once school is back in session. Anyone interested in joining the Consortium should contact Martingutride@aol.com.

Posted 8/14/07