The Division of Psychotherapy is now accepting applications from those who would like to nominate themselves or recommend a deserving colleague for Fellow status with the Division of Psychotherapy. Fellow status in APA is awarded to psychologists in recognition of outstanding contributions to psychology. Division 29 is eager to honor those members of our division who have distinguished themselves by exceptional contributions to psychotherapy in a variety of ways such as researcher, clinician, teacher, etc.
The minimum standards for Fellowship under APA Bylaws are:
1. The receipt of a doctoral degree based in part upon a psychological
dissertation, or from a program primarily psychological in nature;
2. Prior membership as an APA Member for at least one year and a Member
of the division through which the nomination is made;
3. Active engagement at the time of nomination in the advancement of
psychology in any of its aspects;
4. Five years of acceptable professional experience subsequent to the
granting of the doctoral degree;
5. Evidence of unusual and outstanding contribution or performance in the
field of psychology; and
6. Nomination by one of the divisions which member status is held.
There are two paths to fellowship. For those who are not currently Fellow of
APA, you must apply for Initial Fellowship through the Division, which then sends
applications for approval to the APA Membership Committee and the APA
Council of Representatives.
The following are the requirements for initial fellow
applicants:
1. Completion of the Uniform Fellow Blank;
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (please submit 3 copies);
3. A self- nominating letter (self-nominating letter should also be sent to
endorsers);
4. Three (or more) letters of endorsement of your work by APA Fellows, at
least two of whom must be Division 29 Fellows who can attest to the fact
that your “recognition” has been beyond the local level of psychology.
5. A cover letter, together with you c.v. and self-nominating letter, to each
endorser.
Those members who have already attained Fellow status through another
division may pursue a direct application for Division 29 Fellow by sending a
curriculum vita and a letter to the Division 29 Fellows Committee, indicating in
your letter how you meet the Division 29 criteria.
Initial Fellow Applications can be obtained online at:
Uniform Fellow Application
Fellow Status Evaluation
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
The deadline for submission to be
considered for 2009 is December 15, 2008. The initial nominee must
complete a Uniform Fellow Application, self-nominating letter, three or more
letters of endorsement, updated CV, along with a cover letter, and three copies of
all the original materials. Incomplete submission packets after the deadline will
not be considered for this year. Those who are current Fellows of APA who want
to become a Fellow of Division 29 need to send a letter attesting to your
qualifications and a current CV. The nomination process is ongoing but don’t
delay to be considered for 2009.
Completed Applications should be forwarded to:
Jeffrey J. Magnavita, Division 29 Chair, Fellows Committee
Glastonbury Medical Arts Center
300 Hebron Ave. Suite 215
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Email: MagnaPsych@aol.com
Phone: 860-659-1202
Please feel free to contact me or other Fellows of Division 29 if you think you might qualify and you are interested in discussing your qualifications or the
Fellow process. Also, Fellows of our Division who want to recommend a deserving colleague should contact me with their name.
