Emory University School of Medicine
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Department of Pediatrics

Psychology Internship FAQ

  1. When is the application deadline?
    The deadline for receipt of all application materials is November 1st at midnight EST.
  2. How many positions are available?
    Please look at the APPIC website for the most up-to-date information. Typically, we have 10-13 positions in tracks such as Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Early Intervention, Behavioral Mental Health, Severe Behaviors, Feeding Track, Language and Learning Track, School Consultation, and Treatment Track. In creating the rank-order list for the APPIC national match process, applicants may separately rank multiple tracks.
  3. What is the annual salary?
    The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta provides funding to support the interns’ salary and benefits; the salary for the coming class of interns will be $35,000.
  4. Are there benefits?
    Employee benefits are offered at regular employee rates through Emory University School of Medicine including access to health, dental and life insurance, 15 days of PTO, holidays, bereavement time, 5 days of professional leave, and use of library and research resources. Interns typically receive funds to partially cover travel to professional conferences ($1100) and tuition reimbursement at home institutions (up to $5000; both of these funds are pending continued budgetary approval). Emory Human Resources provides additional information.
  5. What are the start and end dates?
    The Internship requires a full-time commitment over the course of a 12-month period that begins the first week of July and then runs a full year. All health screenings must be completed prior to the start of internship.
  6. What is it like to live in Atlanta, Georgia?
    Atlanta is one of the most dynamic and intriguing cities in the United States, and yet she successfully retains her historic charm and hospitality. This continually evolving metropolis is currently home to well over four million people of great ethnic and cultural diversity. As a developing city, Atlanta has an expanding job market, encompassing the most current avenues of business, technology, and health care. Academic opportunities, associated with Atlanta’s prestigious colleges and universities, are abundant. Air travel is made easy by major airline hubs at Atlanta’s Jackson-Hartsfield International Airport.

    In terms of entertainment, Atlanta accommodates a wide range of interests. Historic sites include the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., the Margaret Mitchell House, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, and area Civil War battlefields. Cultural institutions are as varied as a the Fox Theater, Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and the Verizon, Lakewood and Chastain Amphitheaters. Atlanta’s sports and recreational activities easily rival that of any city. Professional sports teams include the Falcons (football), the Braves (baseball), the Dream (women’s basketball), Atlanta United (men’s soccer), and the Hawks (basketball). Hiking, biking, walking, rollerblading, golfing and boating can be found in Stone Mountain Park, Piedmont Park as well as many of the other area parks and gardens. Atlanta Motor Speedway and Road Atlanta are hosts to yearly stock car races. Six Flags over Georgia, the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, The Center for Civil and Human Right, Georgia History Center, Atlanta Botanical Garden, High Museum of Art, and Zoo Atlanta, and high profile shopping centers of the South are also popular attractions. Atlanta also offers a fantastic assortment of nightlife activities including bars, dance clubs, jazz clubs, and restaurants of every theme imaginable. Finally, Atlanta is located 4 hours from Savannah, among other historic southern cities, allowing for weekend trips to revisit the charm of the Old South or the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The overwhelming number of opportunities, whether business or pleasure, combine to make Atlanta a city of energy and excitement.