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We educate tomorrow’s leaders in Psychology in the scientist-practitioner tradition to advance psychological science and improve the health and quality of life of all people through excellence in research, education and health service delivery.
About the Department
The Department of Clinical and Health Psychology educates tomorrow’s leaders in psychology in the scientist-practitioner tradition, advances psychological science, and improves the health and quality of life of all people through excellence in research, education and health service delivery.
Our Graduate Programs
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology is designed to enable students to master broad areas of knowledge and skills in psychology and clinical psychology, and to educate and train individuals who will contribute to such knowledge through research.
Internship Program
The Internship Program combines intensive focused training together with general training in the practice of clinical psychology in a health care setting. Focused training occurs in one of three major areas of study: Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology, Medical/Health Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.
Postdoctoral Program
Postdoctoral training is offered to applicants who have completed a doctoral degree in clinical, school, or counseling psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), as well as an APA or CPA accredited internship in clinical psychology.
Psychology Specialties Practice
UF Health Psychology Specialties practice provides general mental health services for adjustment and life transition issues (e.g., divorce, family discord) as well as treatment in specialty areas such as anxiety, depression, childhood behavior problems to name just a few.
Recent News
Decades later, brain training lowers dementia risk
Older adults who received cognitive speed training were 25% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.
How do extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders?
Aliyah Snyder appears on NPR to discuss her research and clinical work on the effects of sledding sports on athletes’ brains.
PHHP employees receive 2026 Superior Accomplishment Awards
Olivia Ardizzone, Robert Baez, David Janicke and Anna Pryyma are this year’s recipients.
Seasonal depression in people living with dementia
Shellie-Anne Levy discusses how seasonal affective disorder may affect people with dementia and provides coping tips.
Calendar
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Feb 13
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Intern Meeting
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Feb 18
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CHP Area Meetings
Varies by area, please contact respective Area Head
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Feb 19
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CHP Curriculum Committee Meeting
Zoom Meeting
9:00am to 10:00am
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Feb 20
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Intern Meeting
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Feb 27
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Intern Meeting
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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