TRAINING DIRECTOR FAQs
Why join CRPPTP?
Health-care professional training relies on external review and support to develop and maintain state-of-the-art programs that incorporate national standards, utilize best-practice methods, and implement empirical quality assurance practices. This is a difficult task for any individual training program to undertake. CRPPTP functions to promote state-of-the-art education and training in Rehabilitation Psychology and provide resources/assistance in these undertakings.
What are the benefits of CRPPTP membership?
Membership benefits include:
How do I apply to become a CRPPTP member program?
Visit our How to Join page to download the membership application and review requirements.
Who can apply to become a CRPPTP member program?
Training directors of programs that offer postdoctoral training in Rehabilitation Psychology, which adhere to the Baltimore Conference guidelines for postdoctoral training, can apply.
Does the Training Director have to be board-certified?
No. For full membership, the training program must have at least one faculty member who is board-certified in rehabilitation psychology, although this need not be the training director. Alternatively, the program must have a formal consultant relationship with a board-certified rehabilitation psychologist. Training programs without ABRP certified faculty or formal consultants may apply as affiliate members.
How much does it cost to apply to join CRPPTP?
There is no fee to apply for CRPPTP membership.
What are annual membership fees?
The initial membership fee is $250, and annual renewals will be $200 (for both Members and Affiliate Members). Funds will be used exclusively to promote rehabilitation psychology training including the development and dissemination of training materials.
Is there a waiting period or minimum number of trainees required for CRPPTP membership?
CRPPTP does not require that training programs have a certain number of years or trainees before the program can apply for CRPPTP membership. One of CRPPTP’s primary goals is to nurture the development of new programs.
How are CRPPTP member applications reviewed?
Two CRPPTP Officers (excluding the Student Member) review all applications for membership, and determine whether the program meets all of the Baltimore Conference guidelines and is eligible for full membership, or meets some of the guidelines and is eligible for affiliate membership. The two reviewers come to a consensus by discussion, and then present their unanimous recommendation to the CRPPTP Board for approval. If there are questions that need to be clarified, these are discussed by the reviewing Officers and the program Training Director in order to satisfy the Board. The ultimate goal is to promote high quality, consistency, and excellence in the education and training of Rehabilitation Psychologist practitioners. When the Council Board approves a training program for full or affiliate membership, the Chair will then issue a formal letter of acceptance to that program.
Do CRPPTP member programs require a standard application form or requirements for prospective trainees?
No. Each program sets its own requirements. However, it is common for programs to require a letter of interest/personal statement, CV, graduate transcripts, and 2-4 references.
Does CRPPTP participate in a "Match Program" (similar to APPIC for internship or APPCN for neuropsychology fellowships)?
No. There is no match program for CRPPTP member programs. Some departments/institutions may offer multiple training programs, including those that participate in the APPIC and/or APPCN match. However, there is not a match program specifically for postdoctoral training programs in rehabilitation psychology.
Are CRPPTP member programs required to adhere to APPIC's Postdoctoral Selection Standards and Common Hold Date?
No. However, consistent with APPIC's Statement on Postdoctoral Selection, CRPPTP member programs are strongly encouraged to adhere to the selection and Common Hold Date standards. Please refer to the APPIC website for additional information about selection standards and the Common Hold Date.
Does CRPPTP require member programs to be APA-accredited?
No. However, CRPPTP does provide helpful resources for programs pursuing accreditation.
Are CRPPTP member programs required to interview prospective applicants at the annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference in February?
No. There are no standard interview dates for CRPPTP member programs. Interviews typically take place late December through late February. Some programs may elect to hold their interviews at the annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference. However, this requires coordination with the Conference Program Committee ensure adequate space is available.
Do CRPPTP member programs meet regularly?
Yes. CRPPTP meets every other month to maintain progress on ongoing projects, elect officers, and provide a sense of community among member programs.
What are the advantages of completing postdoctoral training in a CRPPTP member program?
CRPPTP membership ensures programs adhere to the Guidelines for Postdoctoral Training in Rehabilitation Psychology, established during the 2011 Baltimore Conference (Stiers et al., 2012). Completing a fellowship with a CRPPTP member program communicates to the professional community and to the public that you have obtained advanced competencies in the specialty of rehabilitation psychology. Fellowships from CRPPTP member programs also provide a straight-forward path toward board certification from the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology. Additionally, employers increasingly ask about eligibility for board certification. Completion of training with a CRPPTP member program confers added confidence in your eligibility and likelihood for obtaining the credential.
What other resources might be useful to CRPPTP member programs?
CRPPTP is a member of the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC). The councils that make up this organization have their own governing bodies and procedures, but may offer insights into similar types of training organizations. Members may find the CCTC Social Responsiveness Toolkit especially helpful.
Health-care professional training relies on external review and support to develop and maintain state-of-the-art programs that incorporate national standards, utilize best-practice methods, and implement empirical quality assurance practices. This is a difficult task for any individual training program to undertake. CRPPTP functions to promote state-of-the-art education and training in Rehabilitation Psychology and provide resources/assistance in these undertakings.
What are the benefits of CRPPTP membership?
Membership benefits include:
- Help in developing and maintaining a Rehabilitation Psychology residency training program
- Assistance in implementing specialty-specific competency-based curricula
- Support in the professional development of Rehabilitation Psychology faculty
- Information regarding best-practices in Rehabilitation Psychology training
- Opportunities to meet and develop networks with others involved in specialty-specific postgraduate training
- Assistance in developing empirical, quality-assurance evaluation methods
- Access to helpful resources/documents, including APA Accreditation materials, sample program manuals, and sample didactics
- Access to the Members Only area of the CRPPTP website, which includes additional documents and resource
How do I apply to become a CRPPTP member program?
Visit our How to Join page to download the membership application and review requirements.
Who can apply to become a CRPPTP member program?
Training directors of programs that offer postdoctoral training in Rehabilitation Psychology, which adhere to the Baltimore Conference guidelines for postdoctoral training, can apply.
Does the Training Director have to be board-certified?
No. For full membership, the training program must have at least one faculty member who is board-certified in rehabilitation psychology, although this need not be the training director. Alternatively, the program must have a formal consultant relationship with a board-certified rehabilitation psychologist. Training programs without ABRP certified faculty or formal consultants may apply as affiliate members.
How much does it cost to apply to join CRPPTP?
There is no fee to apply for CRPPTP membership.
What are annual membership fees?
The initial membership fee is $250, and annual renewals will be $200 (for both Members and Affiliate Members). Funds will be used exclusively to promote rehabilitation psychology training including the development and dissemination of training materials.
Is there a waiting period or minimum number of trainees required for CRPPTP membership?
CRPPTP does not require that training programs have a certain number of years or trainees before the program can apply for CRPPTP membership. One of CRPPTP’s primary goals is to nurture the development of new programs.
How are CRPPTP member applications reviewed?
Two CRPPTP Officers (excluding the Student Member) review all applications for membership, and determine whether the program meets all of the Baltimore Conference guidelines and is eligible for full membership, or meets some of the guidelines and is eligible for affiliate membership. The two reviewers come to a consensus by discussion, and then present their unanimous recommendation to the CRPPTP Board for approval. If there are questions that need to be clarified, these are discussed by the reviewing Officers and the program Training Director in order to satisfy the Board. The ultimate goal is to promote high quality, consistency, and excellence in the education and training of Rehabilitation Psychologist practitioners. When the Council Board approves a training program for full or affiliate membership, the Chair will then issue a formal letter of acceptance to that program.
Do CRPPTP member programs require a standard application form or requirements for prospective trainees?
No. Each program sets its own requirements. However, it is common for programs to require a letter of interest/personal statement, CV, graduate transcripts, and 2-4 references.
Does CRPPTP participate in a "Match Program" (similar to APPIC for internship or APPCN for neuropsychology fellowships)?
No. There is no match program for CRPPTP member programs. Some departments/institutions may offer multiple training programs, including those that participate in the APPIC and/or APPCN match. However, there is not a match program specifically for postdoctoral training programs in rehabilitation psychology.
Are CRPPTP member programs required to adhere to APPIC's Postdoctoral Selection Standards and Common Hold Date?
No. However, consistent with APPIC's Statement on Postdoctoral Selection, CRPPTP member programs are strongly encouraged to adhere to the selection and Common Hold Date standards. Please refer to the APPIC website for additional information about selection standards and the Common Hold Date.
Does CRPPTP require member programs to be APA-accredited?
No. However, CRPPTP does provide helpful resources for programs pursuing accreditation.
Are CRPPTP member programs required to interview prospective applicants at the annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference in February?
No. There are no standard interview dates for CRPPTP member programs. Interviews typically take place late December through late February. Some programs may elect to hold their interviews at the annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference. However, this requires coordination with the Conference Program Committee ensure adequate space is available.
Do CRPPTP member programs meet regularly?
Yes. CRPPTP meets every other month to maintain progress on ongoing projects, elect officers, and provide a sense of community among member programs.
What are the advantages of completing postdoctoral training in a CRPPTP member program?
CRPPTP membership ensures programs adhere to the Guidelines for Postdoctoral Training in Rehabilitation Psychology, established during the 2011 Baltimore Conference (Stiers et al., 2012). Completing a fellowship with a CRPPTP member program communicates to the professional community and to the public that you have obtained advanced competencies in the specialty of rehabilitation psychology. Fellowships from CRPPTP member programs also provide a straight-forward path toward board certification from the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology. Additionally, employers increasingly ask about eligibility for board certification. Completion of training with a CRPPTP member program confers added confidence in your eligibility and likelihood for obtaining the credential.
What other resources might be useful to CRPPTP member programs?
CRPPTP is a member of the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC). The councils that make up this organization have their own governing bodies and procedures, but may offer insights into similar types of training organizations. Members may find the CCTC Social Responsiveness Toolkit especially helpful.