The London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium subscribes to APPIC policies and CPA Accreditation Standards on preparation for the predoctoral residency year.
The start date for this predoctoral residency year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Eligibility
Minimum requirements
For all Tracks, we consider applicants from doctoral graduate psychology programs that are accredited by the CPA or APA (or their equivalent) or those that are not accredited but have been granted an initial accreditation site visit by the CPA/APA.
Applicants who do not attend doctoral programs accredited by CPA or APA should provide us with information necessary for the Consortium to establish that their program’s doctoral training is equivalent to a CPA-accredited program.
To be considered for any of our four Tracks, advanced graduate students are required to meet all following minimum criteria by the November 1, 2025 deadline:
- Completed at least 600 hours total of supervised practicum experience, including at least 300 hours in face-to-face patient/client contact (interviewing, assessing or intervening directly) AND at least 150 hours of supervision.
- Proposed their doctoral thesis*
- Successfully completed their program’s comprehensive/qualifying examinations (if applicable)
- Completed their core, required graduate level course work (Please note: Courses that are not required for graduation, such as electives, extra practica, etc., can still be underway.).**
*Although proposal of the doctoral thesis is required, preference will be given to applicants who have collected their data by the time of their application. It is also preferable that applicants have analyzed their data, completed a draft of their thesis, and, whenever possible, successfully defended their doctoral thesis prior to beginning the residency year.
**In rare cases, if a student has not completed certain core coursework by the time of application, their application may still be accepted provided the student’s Program Training Director confirms that the coursework will be completed by December 31, 2025. To remain eligible for ranking with the National Matching Service, official confirmation of coursework completion must be submitted no later than January 31, 2026.
Track-based requirements
Additionally, each of our four Tracks have individual minimum criteria that must be met. Interested applicants should review the Track descriptions below for more details.
COVID-19 impacts
If you had placements and/or requirements that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, please request that your Director of Clinical Training highlight the nature of this impact in their portion of the APPIC application. If you had placements that were cancelled or prematurely terminated, please describe the training and hours that were anticipated in your cover letter. We will take those situations into consideration on a case-by-case basis. However, the minimum requirements described above and for each Track will still be in place. As well, for direct patient/client contact activity, we will combine telepsychology (telephone contact or virtual video conference) with hours for face-to-face patient/client contact.
Applicant restrictions
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from individual who are Canadian Citizens OR Canadian Permanent Residents OR non-Canadians attending a Canadian graduate psychology program (as described above) AND who already have documentation/permits allowing them to work in Canada during the period of the residency (September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027).
Applicants should consult with their program’s Training Director to ensure they meet these criteria.
English is the primary language used for supervision, training and most psychological services across our Consortium. As such, residents are expected to conduct clinical work and participate in supervision in English. Applicants should be proficient enough in both spoken and written English to perform all necessary clinical and training experiences.
Occasionally, some sites or supervisors may work with clients whose primary language is not English. In these cases, residents may have the opportunity to provide clinical services in another language, provided certain conditions are met:
- The supervisor determines that using another language is appropriate for the client;
- The resident is deemed competent to provide clinical services in that language (e.g., is a native speaker or has been evaluated by a bilingual staff member or Consortium representative); and
- Suitable supervision arrangements are in place.
As such, proficiency in more than one language may be an asset.
Academic programs
While our Consortium has traditionally matched most frequently with students from Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs, we also welcome and have successfully matched with applicants from Counseling Psychology doctoral programs.
We recognize that training and clinical experience can vary widely across programs and that students from Counseling, Clinical Neuropsychology, School Psychology Ph.D. programs or Psy.D. programs may find that their background aligns well with our training model.
If you believe your goals and clinical experiences are a strong fit with our program, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse training backgrounds and are glad to consider applicants meeting our minimal requirements whose experiences may complement our Consortium’s offerings.
Professional liability insurance
Prior to starting the residency, all residents must provide evidence of Professional Liability Insurance to the Director of Clinical Training. Coverage must be in effect by the first day of program. If your university program does not provide insurance coverage while on residency, information about how to obtain this insurance is available from the Director of Clinical Training.
Record checks and health reviews
Final acceptance into the program is dependent on the successful completion of a police records check. Residents completing rotations at Child and Parent Resource Institute will also be required to ensure their police records check includes the “broad records check” option.
In addition, LHSC requires all new employees to complete a health review before the start of their training year.
We will provide information on these processes after the final APPIC matching process has been completed.
Mask fitting
The Consortium host agency, LHSC, has a mandatory mask-fit policy that requires all employees (including residents) to complete a mask fit test and to wear one when required. During this time, employees may need to be clean shaven so the respirator can seal tightly to the face or neck.
Track considerations
To facilitate our review of your application, we strongly encourage you to clarify how you have met the Track's requirements in the contents of your cover letter. We also welcome applicants who are interested in more than one Track. If you choose to apply to multiple Tracks, please clearly indicate in your cover letter your background, experiences and goals meet the requirements of each Track to which you are applying.
Child/Adolescent Track
To be considered for the Child/Adolescent Track, applicants must meet the general minimum criteria for all Tracks, and must also have the following credentials by the application deadline:
- Coursework at the graduate and/or undergraduate level in (a) child or lifespan development (or both), and (b) child psychopathology, assessment and intervention
- Coursework and practica at the graduate level reflecting that children and/or adolescents are a population of interest
- A minimum of 75 face-to-face hours of therapeutic experience of child and/or adolescent experience. This includes individual therapy with adolescent, school-aged, and pre-school aged children, group counseling for adolescents and/or children, career counseling for adolescents, family therapy, and time spent in school counseling interventions
- A minimum of ten (10) child and/or adolescent integrated psychological reports.
Adult Mental Health Track
To be considered for the Adult Mental Health Track, applicants must meet the general minimum criteria for all Tracks by the application deadline. In addition, it is recommended that competitive applicants also have the following credentials by the application deadline:
- A minimum of 600 hours of direct mental health assessment, intervention, consultation, and supervision practicum experience, as assessed by summing face-to-face intervention and assessment hours (doctoral and master’s level) and supervision hours stated in the AAPI
- At least 100 hours of assessment experience (as indicated by the number of assessment hours in the "Summary of Practicum Experience" section of the AAPI), as well as at least five integrated adult psychological assessment reports
- Experience with a range of psychotherapeutic modalities
Health/Rehabilitation Track
To be considered for the Health/Rehabilitation Track, applicants must meet the general minimum criteria for all Tracks by the application deadline. In addition, it is recommended that competitive applicants also have the following credentials by the application deadline:
- A minimum of 200 hours of assessment, intervention, consultation and/or supervision experience involving health, physical illness and disability
- Applicants must explicitly identify the sources/sites, associated hours, and total of these hours in the application cover letter;
- In general, it is expected that these hours were primarily clinical in nature (as opposed to, for example, dissertation research).
Neuropsychology Track
Because of the specialized nature of the Neuropsychology Track position, academic preparation and practicum experience within the area of neuropsychology are necessary. We strongly prefer that resident applicants meet the guidelines put forth at the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology.
To be considered for the Neuropsychology Track, applicants must meet the general minimum criteria for all Tracks. In addition, it is recommended that applicants have the following credentials at the time of application:
- 600 hours of formal neuropsychological practicum experience (with a minimum of 200 hours (300 hours preferred) spent in face-to-face neuropsychological activities with adults)
- At least 8 comprehensive adult neuropsychological assessment reports completed in neuropsychology practica
- Demonstrated proficiency in English, as evidenced by writing reports or research publications, or relevant coursework
- Completion of a graduate-level course (or equivalent formal didactic training) in neuropsychological theory or neuropsychological assessment
Submitting your application
Applications are to be submitted using the AAPI online. Each of the following must be included:
- Cover letter that states which Track(s) you are applying to and why you believe you are a good fit for training provided by that Track or Tracks
- APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI)
- APPIC Academic Program’s Verification of Internship Eligibility and Readiness
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Graduate transcripts
- Three letters of reference using the current CCTC Standardized Reference Form as required by APPIC* (Please note the Consortium may contact referees directly for further information)
*This form includes a review the applicant’s current professional and personal skills and strengths with regard to areas of competency. It also allows for comments on areas for potential growth and development. This Standardized Reference Form required by APPIC can be accessed at the APPIC website.
Please note: No supplemental material is required with your application.
Only one application and one cover letter are necessary if applying to multiple Tracks. We ask applicants to indicate clearly in their cover letter all Tracks to which they are applying, and why they believe they are a good fit for the training provided by those Tracks.
The application deadline for all material to be submitted using the AAPI online is November 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST.
We will email applicants if their application is incomplete. Applicants do not need to contact us before then to check on the status of their applications. If their application is complete and we have no questions, we will not contact applicants until we notify them of their interview status.
Interview selection and notification process
A subset of applicants will be chosen for interviews, which will take place in January 2026. Each Track has its own team of interviewers.
The National Matching Service (NMS) Interview Scheduler platform will be used for the 2026 APPIC Match. All applicants to our program will be notified via email of their interview status on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST. Those invited for an interview will use the online NMS Interview Scheduler to book their own interview date(s) and time slot(s). This can be done as soon as their offer is received.
Applicants who are offered interviews for more than one Track will receive separate invitations for each Track and must book two separate interview dates (i.e., one for each Track).
Available interview dates and time slots will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Several interviews will be conducted on each interview date. For each interview offer, applicants select one block of time on their desired date – either one morning slot or one afternoon slot. Multiple people can reserve the same block of time.
Each interviewee will be contacted via email with their individual schedule for the day, likely during the week of December 8, 2025.
Please note that all interviews will take place virtually through videoconference and/or telephone. There will be no in-person interviews for any applicants in 2026.
How applicants are chosen
All applications are carefully reviewed and rated by supervisory staff within the applicant’s Track. Applicant rankings are based on many factors, including (in no particular order) progress toward completion of dissertation; quality, breadth and depth of assessment and intervention experience (particularly in areas related to the training offered in our Consortium); relevant didactic training (e.g., coursework, workshops attended); academic accomplishments; letters of reference; faculty’s impressions from the applicant interviews; research experience; quality of writing samples (e.g., responses to essays on the AAPI); goals of training and other information from the application materials.
Applicants should know that applications are not ranked based solely on the raw number of practicum hours reported in the AAPI, as long as the minimum required hours for the Consortium in general and for their specific Track(s) of interest have been completed. The types and variety of practicum experiences are considered. Students should strive to have practical experience with cases varying in complexity, in different service delivery settings, and with a variety of populations, presenting questions, assessment and therapeutic models and methods, case conferences, and supervisors to acquire the competencies for readiness for a successful predoctoral residency year. These factors are more important than the raw number of hours recorded and are also used in considering applications.
Interview format
Interviews typically follow a three-part format. The core will be a videoconference or telephone call with the interview team, which includes representative supervisors from the Track. This approximately one-hour interview is the primary evaluative portion of the interview process. While it is evaluative, we also give applicants the opportunity to ask questions about our predoctoral residency during that time.
Two additional interviews are offered so that applicants can learn more about our residency program. Applicants speak with the Director of Clinical Training, often in a group with other applicants, where they are provided with an overview of the Consortium and can have their general questions about the program answered. Applicants also speak with a current resident or residents about their experiences as a resident in our program.
Neither the Director of Clinical Training nor the current residents are part of the formal evaluative process, although in rare circumstances, the Director of Clinical Training may comment on an applicant to their Track’s interview team. As well, any contact an applicant has with other Consortium staff, with the exception of the arranged discussions with current residents, can become part of their application file.
To the best of our abilities, we will try to arrange these three activities on the same date.
Applicants who have been offered an interview are also welcome to speak with potential supervisors outside the scheduled interview to discuss details of training opportunities in their rotations. When an offer is made for an interview with our Consortium, applicants can request to arrange separate additional videoconferences or telephone calls with specific potential supervisors. We ask interview applicants interested in such contact to please request this when arranging their interview date. These may be able to be arranged on the same date as the formal interview, but due to the schedules of some potential supervisors, they may need to be arranged for another date.
Diversity and non-discrimination policy
The London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium is firmly against and condemns racism and oppression impacting individuals and systemically. Consistent with the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, respect for the dignity of persons and peoples is held in highest regard. In addition, the member sites of the London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium are committed to employment equity, welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.
The London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium endeavours to provide an accessible workplace for residents with disabilities. All sites can provide work space, parking and equipment to meet the needs of residents with disabilities.
Applicants who have specific questions about access and accommodations available at our setting are encouraged to contact the Director of Clinical Training early in the application process in order that their concerns or needs may be fully addressed, including during the application process.
APPIC policies
All selection procedures follow the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) guidelines. This Consortium agrees to abide by the APPIC policy that no person at these training facilities will solicit, accept or use any ranking-related information from any applicant.
The seven positions will be offered to applicants in order of their ranking within the Tracks through the National Matching Service. All ranking and offers will be in accordance with APPIC Match policies.
APPIC regulations make it clear that acceptance of a position is binding. We therefore ask that applicants and their Directors of Training or Department Heads carefully review their program’s requirements for releasing the student to go on residency, to ensure that students who are applying for positions in our Consortium will indeed be allowed to begin their training experiences on September 2, 2026.
For both residents and programs, the deadline for submissions of their Rank Order Lists to the National Matching Service for Phase I has been set by APPIC for February 6, 2026, and Phase I Match Day has been set by APPIC for February 20, 2026. If any of our residency positions remain unfilled after Phase I of the match, we will follow APPIC guidelines for participation in Match Phase II. As with our Phase I process, all interviews will take place remotely through videoconference and/or telephone contact.
Your personal information
In accordance with federal privacy legislation (Personal Information Protection and Electronics Documents Act), you should be aware that we are committed to collecting only the information in your application that is required to process your application. This information is secured within Psychological Services at London Health Sciences Centre and is shared only with those individuals involved in the evaluation of your application. If you are not matched with our Consortium, your personal information is destroyed one year after Phase II Match Day.
If you are matched with our Consortium, your application and CV will be available only to those directly involved in your supervision and training including your rotation supervisors, your Track Coordinator, the Director of Clinical Training, and relevant administrative support staff. We will place an electronic copy of this material on a secured section of the relevant Consortium Site networks that will only be made available to those individuals directly involved in your supervision and training.
For more information
If you have questions or want further information on the London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium, please contact Dr. Brent Hayman-Abello, C. Psych., Director of Clinical Training, Psychological Services at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC).
Telephone: (519) 663-3466
