How to Apply

 Accepting 2026-2027 postdoctoral residency applications on a rolling basis! 

Eligibility

• Degree from an APA-accredited program
• Completed doctoral degree documentation from an academic institution

International Applicants Only

• A valid and active immigration status for the United States for September 2026-August 2027
• Training equivalency report from the World Education Service (WES) or a similar accrediting body to verify academic equivalency to American Psychological Association standards.

Application Requirements

• Application on APPA CAS
• Cover Letter
• CV
• 2 professional/clinical reference letters
• Authorization form to contact references and release form

Deadline and Interview

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis:
  • Candidates with applications received on or before December 15, 2025, may interview before the end of the calendar year. This will occur on an ad-hoc basis; interviews may not occur on the same day.
  • Candidates with applications received on or before January 2, 2026 will interview either the week starting Jan 19 or Jan 26. All interviews will occur on the same day.
  • Candidates with applications received after January 3, 2026 will be interviewed on an ad- hoc basis; interviews may not occur on the same day.
• The program will continue to accept and review applications until the class is filled but no later than July 1st. 
• Interviews are conducted virtually via Zoom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual – professional proficiency in Spanish, Polish, Arabic, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing care to medically underserved populations across the lifespan.
• Desire to practice in an integrated community health setting upon completion of the residency.

Offers

• Offers are typically extended within two weeks of the candidate’s interview.
• The program follows APPIC’s Common Hold Date which falls on February 23, 2026

A postdoctoral resident is hired as a full-time contracted employee of Community Health Center, Inc. for the training year. Residents will be provided multiple benefits, including paid time off, continuing education funds and time off, and medical and dental insurance.

Program Manuals

Postdoctoral manual
General trainee manual