Welcome to the APA-accredited Psychology Doctoral Internship page! Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center and the Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry department sponsor this program.

Comprehensive Clinical Training

The Clinical Psychology Internship is APA-accredited and is sponsored by CAMC. West Virginia University Health Sciences Charleston Campus is an affiliate educational partner. The program offers in-depth training in clinical and health psychology services. With an emphasis on support and flexibility, our objective is to refine interns' clinical and scholarly skills so they are prepared for work across a variety of settings.

 

Dear Intern Applicant

Welcome to the CAMC Psychology Doctoral Internship. This internship is a CAMC Graduate Medical Education residency program that offers an in-depth training experience in clinical and health psychology services at a large university-affiliated community medical center. With an emphasis on support and flexibility, our objective is to refine interns' clinical and scholarly skills so they are prepared for work across a variety of settings. We utilize a comprehensive approach to training that includes clinical training, scholarly work/research and didactic experiences. 

We offer three tracks: 

  • Health Service Psychology Track (3 positions; APPIC Code #163711)
  • Child Clinical Psychology Track (2 positions; APPIC Code #163712)
  • Adult Neuropsychology Track (1 position; APPIC Code #163713)

Our program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: 

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association 
750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-336-5979 / Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: apa.org/ed/accreditation 

 

The incoming psychology interns participate in the required CAMC resident orientation with all incoming medical residents during the last week of June; specific dates and details are provided following the match as part of the formal CAMC onboarding process. The internship training program itself runs from July 1 - June 30. Because there are additional required orientation and training meetings that happen during July, interns are asked not to take leave during July.

Our program participates in the AAPI online application process. 

 

Brochure

CAMC Psychology Internship Brochure

 

Environment of Belonging

We strive to maintain an environment in which to learn, to work and to heal. The organization does not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination, based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability or veteran status. 

The internship program is committed to expanding psychology training opportunities consistent with the APA's equity, belonging and accessibility goals and plans. To that end, our program has thoughtfully revised our internship applicant recruitment process. 

 

Community and Culture

Recreational activities are plentiful, with whitewater rafting, snow skiing, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and camping for outdoor enthusiasts, not to mention several golf courses, tennis facilities, professional baseball and an ice skating facility. Cultural opportunities in Charleston include the WV State Symphony, Mountain Stage, local theatre and national touring performances. Many of these are housed in The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, across the street from Vandalia Health CAMC General Hospital.

CAMC's program and the city of Charleston offer a perfect balance of academic excellence and recreational activities. Visit with us and explore the exciting possibilities waiting for you in wild and wonderful West Virginia. 
 

Salary and Benefits 

CAMC offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package for residents and fellows. 

View Salary and Benefits Details
 

 

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Caroline Stiles, MS, and Hannah Chapman, MA, worked hard to prepare posters for the Special Topics in Women's Health Conference with special mentoring and coaching from Jennifer Hughes, PhD. Hannah Chapman, MA, presented her poster titled "Contraception use among women experiencing unintended pregnancy." The poster won first place in the poster contest.
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Intern Hannah Chapman, MA, and Psychology Program Director Chantel Weisenmuller, PhD, presenting at a workshop at the WVPA Conference!
Interns smile for group selfie at Charleston Dirty Birds baseball game
Our interns and faculty gathered outside the hospital for a Charleston Dirty Birds baseball game!
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The Ambulatory Behavioral Medicine team (including interns, faculty and staff) participated in a team spirit day – wearing their favorite sports team gear and bright smiles!
Clinical Psychology Internship Class of 2025 group photo
The Clinical Psychology Internship celebrated another successful year with an end-of-year dinner at Sergio’s Cucina Italiana & Pizza.
CAMC Psychology interns sit on sleigh for group photo at Light the Night holiday event
Interns and faculty attended the annual Light the Night event at GoMart Ballpark.
CAMC Psychology interns pose with hot chocolate for group photo at Light the Night holiday event
Our interns embraced the holiday spirit with hot chocolate at Light the Night at GoMart Ballpark.
Graduation celebration photo
Interns pictured at the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine's Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry department's celebration for 2026 graduates.