Three Main Training Models

Question 1

What are the Three Main Training Models for Clinical Psychologists

Answer 1

• Scientist-Practitioner Model (Boulder Model)
• Practitioner-Scholar Model (Psy.D // Vial Model)
• Clinical-Scientist Model

Question 2

Describe the Scientist-Practioner Model

Answer 2

• The Predominant model
• Students get research competence by contributing to ongoing studies and conducting their own original research
• Aims to integrate the role of scientist with practioner

Question 3

Pros and Cons of The Scientist-Practioner Model

Answer 3

• Pros:
  
  • Attempts to balance understanding of theory and practice
  • Attempts to root clinical skills and practice in academia and research
• Cons:
  
  • Some argue that there should be more emphasis on clinical practice and professionalism

Question 4

Describe the Practitioner-Scholar Model (Psy.D)

Answer 4

• Emphasis on the development of clinical skills, and less emphasis on research
• Offered in both University and non-University affiliated schools

Question 5

Cons of the Practitioner-Scholar Model Compared to the Scientist-Practitioner Model

Answer 5

• Higher acceptance rates, class sizes, and tuition fees
• Lower % of students obtain financial assistance or internships
• Students perform worse on licensure exams
• There are more Psy.D. degrees awarded than Ph.D. degrees

Question 6

Describe the Clinical-Scientist Model

Answer 6

• Focus on evidence-based approaches to assessments, preventions, and clinical interventions

Question 7

The issue with the Clinical-Scientist Model

Answer 7

• Because it is so new, it still remains to be seen how the training and student outcomes are different.