--- title: "How to Apply to CPMC Health Psychology Fellowshipat Sutter Health" description: "Applicants must complete a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program as well as a pre-doctoral internship." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/apply" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Psychology Fellowship Programs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs) / 4. [Health Psychology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology) / 5. How to Apply # How to Apply **Section menu** - [Health Psychology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology "Health Psychology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/about "About the Program") - [Message From our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/message-from-program-director "Message From our Program Director") - [Training Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/curriculum "Training Curriculum") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/faculty "Faculty") - [Fellows](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/fellows "Fellows") - [Structure of Training](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/structure-of-training "Structure of Training") - [Supervision Philosophy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/supervision-philosophy "Supervision Philosophy") - [Tracks and Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/tracks-and-rotations "Tracks and Rotations") - [Training Goals and Objectives](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/training-goals-and-objectives "Training Goals and Objectives") - [Admissions and Support and Outcome Data](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/admissions-and-support-and-outcome-data "Admissions and Support and Outcome Data") - [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/salary-and-benefits "Salary and Benefits") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/apply "How to Apply") - [Health Psychology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology "Health Psychology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/about "About the Program") - [Message From our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/message-from-program-director "Message From our Program Director") - [Training Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/curriculum "Training Curriculum") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/faculty "Faculty") - [Fellows](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/fellows "Fellows") - [Structure of Training](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/structure-of-training "Structure of Training") - [Supervision Philosophy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/supervision-philosophy "Supervision Philosophy") - [Tracks and Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/tracks-and-rotations "Tracks and Rotations") - [Training Goals and Objectives](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/training-goals-and-objectives "Training Goals and Objectives") - [Admissions and Support and Outcome Data](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/admissions-and-support-and-outcome-data "Admissions and Support and Outcome Data") - [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/salary-and-benefits "Salary and Benefits") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/apply "How to Apply") ## Prerequisites Applicants must complete a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program as well as a pre-doctoral internship from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.  We will consider international applicants with a valid F-1 student visa.  All prerequisites must be met prior to the start of the fellowship year. ## Application Procedure To apply prior to the deadline, you must submit your materials through the [APPIC post-doc portal](https://www.appic.org/ "APPIC post-doc portal") (APPA CAS).  Your application will not be considered complete until all supporting documents have been received. **The deadline for submitting a completed application is January 2nd and the APPA CAS portal will be closed at midnight EST**.  A completed application contains the following supporting documents: - Current curriculum vitae - Official transcripts from your doctoral program - Sample evaluation or assessment report (de-identified) - Three letters of reference (at least two from clinical supervisors and including one from your internship training director or primary supervisor) - Cover letter that speaks to the following: - Your experience working in health psychology settings - Why you’re applying to our training program - Preference for Specialization Track in Psycho-Oncology or Women’s Mental Health and interest in our [Clinical Rotations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/tracks-and-rotations). - Your goals for the post-doctoral training year - Your short- and long-term career ambitions If you have not defended your dissertation, please include a letter from your dissertation chair or faculty advisor that confirms anticipated completion prior to the start of fellowship.  If your dissertation has been defended, please include the date of defense in your CV or cover letter. ## Selection Process We adhere to APPIC [guidelines](https://www.appic.org/About-APPIC/APPIC-Policies/Communication-Guidelines-with-Graduate-Programs) regarding the application, interview and selection process.  Once completed applications have been reviewed, invitations to attend one of our Interview Days will be sent via email by **January 15th**. Interview Days involve a series of interviews with faculty and our current fellows and are held during the months of January and February. Once the APPA CAS portal has closed, please email any questions about applications directly to Dr. Bornstein. After the APPIC Common Hold Date has passed, any remaining positions will be filled on a rolling basis. ## EOE Policy It is the policy of Sutter Health to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE); to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. This applies to every aspect of our employment policies and practices, including the application, interview, and selection process. At CPMC, we serve a diverse patient population from the San Francisco Bay Area and we strive to offer high-quality, culturally-sensitive training and supervision that incorporates a focus on sexual, social, and cultural differences.  In supervision, we encourage fellows to explore the impact of their socio-cultural identities on their clinical work and, each year, we aim to recruit a group of fellows with diverse backgrounds to support our mission of preparing health psychologists to deliver high-quality psychological services in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner. ### Living in San Francisco San Francisco is a progressive, diverse center of culture, innovation and nature. From the famous California coastline and redwood forests to a vibrant arts scene and world-renowned restaurants, San Francisco is a remarkable place to call home. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/san-francisco/) ### Contact Us **Assistant Program Director** Marie Atallah, Ph.D. **Program Director** Jeremy E. 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