Overview
Clinical Psychology is a specialty area of psychology that seeks to understand and ameliorate psychological and behavioral disorders. Medical Psychology is a specialty area that addresses the relationship between behavior and health
Combining these fields, the mission of the PhD program with a concentration in Medical and Clinical Psychology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is to prepare students to become scientists, clinicians, and leaders in the areas of disease prevention, risk reduction, symptom amelioration, and health promotion.
Objectives
To achieve this mission we specifically aim to train students who are:
- thoroughly grounded in the science of psychology and its application to health and disease;
- prepared to engage in high-quality practice of psychology at the entry level in collaborative and interdisciplinary professional health care contexts;
- prepared to conduct meaningful and high-quality research that contributes to understanding of significant psychological or medical disorders, their assessment, amelioration, or management; and
- competent to work professionally with patients, research participants, students, and collaborators from diverse backgrounds.
Programme Structure
The program offers a variety of areas of emphasis, including:- neuropsychology/rehabilitation
- neurobiology of mental illness, stress, and trauma
- health psychology/behavioral medicine/pain
- clinical child psychology
- neurodevelopmental disorders
- pediatric psychology
- injury prevention
- eating disorders and obesity
- health-related stigma
- health disparities
- substance abuse and addiction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Clinical Psychology View 73 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An indication of 1-3 potential faculty research mentors who are recruiting for the upcoming year. Enter these names on the application form.
- A personal statement that describes your research and clinical interests, highlights your background and prior experience that relates to those interests, and explains your interest in working with the faculty whom you listed on your application.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic, research, and/or clinically relevant background and interests.
- A curriculum vitae that includes your educational background, relevant research and clinical experience, and any research publications or presentations.
- A transcript from each academic institution where you received undergraduate or graduate college credit.
- GRE General Test scores are optional
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Birmingham
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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