Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology
(Adult Program)

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford is committed to providing an environment which is diversity, equitable and inclusive for all who train and work in the program. We actively engage in DEI centered work through didactics, clinical experience and additional training opportunities as well as in our recruitment and retention of fellows and faculty.

Fellows have the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD) program during the training year. The 10 month program is designed to develop leadership and scholarship skills in addressing issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion, to produce leaders in academic medicine dedicated to DEI, and to improve the culture of medicine. Additionally, fellows have the opportunity to be involved in additional committees at the department and division level.

Stanford University is committed to sustaining an environment that is diverse, equitable and inclusive for all who work and train at the institution. The School of Medicine defines diversity as a core value which is reflected throughout the school. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Stanford is committed to recruiting and supporting students from diverse backgrounds and offers numerous resources for fellows during their training.

Fellows at Stanford are encouraged to explore and connect with the many affinity groups and organizations throughout the School of Medicine dedicated to creating a sense of community for all members of the Stanford community including:

• Stanford University Postdoctoral Association
• AllyList 
• OutList 
• Stanford LGBTQ+ Postdocs 
• Stanford Black Postdoc Association 
• Stanford Latinx Postdoc Association 
• Stanford First Generation Mentorship Program 
• Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity Program

The fellowship is structured to provide fellows with a balance of direct clinical training, supervision, educational programming, and professional development opportunities; fellows spend 50% of their time, or 20 hours, in the provision of direct clinical service, with the remaining time comprised of supervision, didactics and non-direct clinical service.  Each fellow’s training year is individually tailored to provide supervised training in general adult psychology as well as in the chosen subspecialty. Fellows receive intensive supervision, including a minimum of two hours of individual supervision, with many fellows receiving additional supervision from our clinical faculty.  Fellows spend a minimum of two to four hours a week in didactics.  The balance of training activities allows residents to gain supervised training in evidence-based practice and prepare them for autonomous practice.

The Clinical Psychology Fellowship (Adult Program) is designed to provide both breadth and depth of training, with opportunities for postdoctoral fellows to gain supervised training in the assessment and treatment of adults presenting with a wide variety of psychological disorders, while also allowing for focused training in specific areas of interest.

Stanford offers fellowships in Clinical Psychology in one of the following three subspecialty tracks (please follow the links for more information):

1. General Adult Psychology (subspecialty psychotherapy; 8 - 10 positions)
   
   
2. Behavioral Sleep Medicine (2 - 4 positions)
   
   
3. Pain Medicine (1-3 positions)

Fellows receive a minimum of four hours of supervision each week. Two hours of weekly individual supervision are provided by our faculty and fellows also receive two hours of group supervision through participation in the weekly didactics.

Stanford University is a rich learning environment and, as such, fellows participate in many didactic opportunities throughout the year. Below is a list of didactics offered through the fellowship.

All fellows receive written feedback from their primary supervisors twice yearly: once at the mid-point of the academic year and again at the end of the year. Evaluation is seen as a mutual process, whereby fellows also provide their supervisors with written feedback at the same two time intervals.

In order to successfully complete the postdoctoral fellowship, fellows will attain competency at the beginning licensure level across all seven competencies. In addition, fellows are expected to attend all mandatory didactics, to engage in ethical, professional behavior throughout their time in the fellowship, and to complete the full year of the fellowship.

In the event of a grievance, fellows have access to the due process procedures outlined in our Grievance Resolution Procedure for Postdoctoral Scholars document.

The Clinical Psychology Fellowship is a one-year position. It starts at the beginning of September and ends on August 31st the following year.

When available based on research funding, two-year clinical research fellowship positions are offered in both Adult and Child Psychology. At least 50% of time in the fellowship is dedicated to clinical service provision and training, with the remaining time (<50%) supported by research funding. These positions are associated with specific clinical research initiatives and identified on our website when they are available. They are part of the APA approved clinical psychology fellowship program, and typically also start on September 1st.

Stipend minimum is $73,800 + generous benefits. Benefits include vacation days, sick leave, statutory holidays, as well as a generous health plan. Complete Funding Rates and Guidelines: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The postdoctoral fellowship year is anticipated to be 9/4/25 – 8/31/26.

Positions are contingent upon funding.

Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to fostering a diverse community in which all individuals are welcomed, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential. Our program emphasizes recruitment and acceptance of a diverse class of fellows. We invite applicants to share any information that would be helpful in their application to our program.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
 

Offers will be made in accordance with APPIC recommendations.  For more information, please see the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Guidelines.

The fellowship is accredited by the APA Commission on Accreditation, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979. Email: apaacred@apa.org