Application Deadline:

December 29, 2023

Interview Notification Deadline:

January 2, 2024

Interview Dates:

January 16 & 23, 2024

Program Start Date:

September 1, 2024

Contacting GUAM-PIC:

Questions regarding the
application or interview process may be directed to either GUAM-PIC's Program Director, Dr. Mary Fegurgur, (drmaryf@wiche.edu) or to the program's WICHE consultant, Ericia Leeper (eleeper@wiche.edu).
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Economic Impact Payment

Due to the impact of inflation, especially upon the airline industry, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) will provide each intern who matches to Guam-PIC in the 2024-2025 cohort with a $2000 payment to offset increased relocation costs.

The payment shall be made within 45 days of internship orientation.

 

Selection Criteria and Application Process

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The Guam Psychology Internship Consortium has two (2) full-time positions. Guam-PIC is currently accepting applications from doctoral level students from APA-accredited and non-APA accredited programs. All applicants must be certified by their academic program as being ready for internship.

Guam-PIC firmly believes that all forms of diversity serve to enhance the training environment and professional growth of interns and faculty alike, as well as allow the diverse range of patients served to see themselves in their providers. Applicants are individually evaluated in terms of quality of previous training, practicum experiences, fit with the internship, and diversity contributions they may bring to the program. Guam-PIC also takes into consideration the potential commitment or interest of any prospective intern to remain in Guam with GBHWC following internship. Building a strong behavioral health workforce is an important consideration for Guam and Guam-PIC.

The selection process is based on the entire application package, and applicants with the following qualifications are preferred.

  1. A minimum of 400 intervention hours
  2. A minimum of 50 assessment hours
  3. Dissertation proposal defended
  4. Experience or special interest in working with diverse populations with varying behavioral health concerns in rural or underserved areas
  5. Interest in or commitment to remain in Guam with GBHWC following internship

Application Process

Applicants interested in applying to Guam-PIC should submit their application via the applicant portal at https://portal.appicas.org/.

A complete application consists of the following materials:

  1. Cover letter describing your interest Guam-PIC
  2. A completed online AAPI (APPIC’s standard application)
    • Current Curriculum Vitae
    • Three letters of recommendation
      • At least two letters should be from direct supervisors.
      • Please do not submit more than three letters
      • Official transcripts of all graduate coursework
  3. Supplementary Materials:
    • An appropriately redacted psychological testing report
    • A one-page clinical case conceptualization

Questions regarding the application or interview process may be directed to either of Guam-PIC’s Training Director, Dr. Mary Fegurgur (drmaryf@wiche.edu), or to the program’s WICHE consultant, Ericia Leeper (eleeper@wiche.edu).