Each year, the Princeton House internship program receives about 25 percent more applications than the national average, according to Jonathan Krejci, PhD, Senior Director of Clinical Development and Performance Improvement, who oversees the program along with a training committee. But following a stringent review of nearly 100 applicants, the matching process made Noll’s interest a reality.
“It’s exactly what I was looking for,” says Noll. “I would have traveled anywhere to find this combination of strengths.”
With previous residences around the globe, Noll is no stranger to travel. But in this case, the quality of the program was so important to her that she is spending the year apart from her husband, a professor in Arizona.
Accreditation Attests to Quality
The one-year internship program was created in 2005 as part of Princeton House’s ongoing commitment to training and professional development. It is accredited by the American Psychological Association based on a rigorous review process. Of the 100 applicants, four interns were selected for the 2017-2018 program year.
“The internship year is the capstone experience on the journey to a doctorate,” says Dr. Krejci. “Our interns are highly qualified—having their master’s degrees and additional experience—but this is often the first opportunity to immerse themselves in this type of full-time, hands-on role.”
Noll completed the first six months of her internship at the outpatient Men’s Program at Princeton, where her roles included facilitating psychoeducation groups and providing individual therapy. The program also has a didactic component, which includes Grand Rounds, a seminar series, case conferences, individual and group supervision, and psychological assessment.
“I’ve grown as a clinician and as a human being through this experience,” adds Noll, who will serve as an academic faculty member and conduct translational neuroscience research at Northern Arizona University following her internship. “I’ve learned from both the treatment team and the patients, who are so courageous. To play a role in positive outcomes as part of my training has been incredible.”
Four interns were selected for 2017-2018 clinical rotations, which include a six-month rotation at the Princeton adult outpatient site, and a six-month rotation at the sites listed below.
- Caitlin Cassidy, La Salle University
Women’s Program - Sarah Hittinger, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Princeton Center for Eating Disorders - Laura Noll, University of Oregon
Women’s Program - Deepa Patel, Marywood University
Princeton Center for Eating Disorders
Article as seen in the Spring 2018 issue of Princeton House Behavioral Health.
