Psychoanalytic Training InstituteAdult Psychoanalytic Training Program
The Adult Psychoanalysis Program welcomes licensed or soon-to-be licensed applicants, 25 years and older, with a Master’s or higher degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, or Psychiatric Nursing, as well as those with Master’s Degrees in other clinical disciplines, such as Creative Arts Therapy and Counseling. Professionals with graduate degrees in fields that enrich psychoanalysis, such as education, philosophy, sociology, and the humanities can also apply and qualify for New York State licensure in psychoanalysis through our training program. Applicants with previous psychoanalytic training at other IPA Institutes may inquire about obtaining advanced status. The Admissions Committee will evaluate each case based on prior experience, comparability of previous training, and the Institute’s standards.
Graduates are eligible for membership in the Contemporary Freudian Society and the International Psychoanalytical Association. Upon graduation, our members become part of a group of psychoanalysts working and learning not only locally but around the world.
Applicants must complete application form, obtain references, transcripts, proof of malpractice insurance, and submit the application fee.
Upon receipt of application materials, two to three interviews will be scheduled with members of the Admissions Committee. Decisions regarding suitability of the applicant will be made in a timely manner.
In DC our academic year begins in September. We accept applications until May 30th. We invite you to learn more about our program by attending an open house.
The Academic Associate Program in psychoanalytic studies offers interested professionals the opportunity to study psychoanalysis alongside candidates in the Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program, but without the clinical work with patients. As such, this option might be of particular interest to professionals in non-mental health disciplines, or mental health professionals who would like to study psychoanalysis without the extra demands involved in working with control cases. For more information about the Academic Associates Program, go here.
For any questions or concerns regarding the admissions process, please contact the DC Admissions Co-Chair, Su Li Lee ().