Psychology Internship Program
Augusta University-Medical College of Georgia Psychology Internship
The Augusta University-Medical College of Georgia Psychology Internship was created to provide high quality psychology internship training with a focus on interdisciplinary health care settings. We train health service psychologists to be leaders in serving those most in need in the community through clinical practice, research, advocacy, education, and administration. We model the independent practice of psychology guided by evidence-based principles, compassion, ethical problem-solving, and effective relationships. In September 2026, we were granted membership in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). We are not APA-accredited.*
With the broader institutional missions of MCG aimed at providing outstanding educational and clinical service programs involving health professionals, biomedical scientists, and educators at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, this psychology internship has a breadth of training opportunities in interdisciplinary contexts.
Our faculty share a deep commitment to educating our future health care professionals, striving for compassionate and excellent clinical service and advancing science. We are excited to support trainees as they progress to careers of accomplishment and meaning. Integral to our internship training are joint educational and clinical service activities with primary care physicians, psychiatrists and other physician specialists, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals.
Our Training Model
Our training model focuses on three primary facets of training in the development of professional psychologists:
(1) Training in the implementation of essential practice skills in key field settings;
(2) Training in an empirical approach to practice (fostering attitudes of empiricism and reflection);
(3) Training in the provision of care for those most in need.
A distinguishing characteristic of our training efforts has been our focus on producing professional psychologists who are well prepared for and seek out careers that are directed toward integrated approaches to health care issues and who aspire to cultural competence in their practice. Consequently, the internship has combined solid grounding in core clinical psychology skills with emphasis training in the areas of medical psychology and health behavior care.
Integral to all required rotations and track experiences are joint educational and clinical service activities with primary care physicians, psychiatrists and other physician specialists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other allied health professionals. Furthermore, core competencies that are taught include skills specifically relevant to the provision of mental health care in medical settings:
(1) the application of clinical assessment and treatment in medical settings;
(2) the ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team;
(3) the development of consultation strategies in medical contexts.
Consistent with overarching principles of professional psychology training the curriculum of the internship is intended to provide sequential and cumulative opportunities for the development of and demonstration of core competencies.
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Matching by Emphasis Tracks
Note that when applying via APPIC – for the academic year 2027-2028, Interns will see and select from four track choices noted above. Within the application to APPIC, applicants should apply to no more than 3 emphasis tracks during the application phase.
The program begins on July 1 and carries an annual stipend of $37,063. We currently fund four interns for the Class of 2027.
Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Starting date: July 1, 2027
(Last revised 10-2026)
* For any additional information regarding the accreditation status of the internship contact the American Psychological Association, Office of Program and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 (Phone 202-336-5979). https://accreditation.apa.org/