VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System
Welcome to the training programs at VA Central Western Massachusetts. In addition to ensuring the highest possible standards of training in psychology, our program leadership and faculty are deeply committed to promoting the development of a culturally-responsive practice, consistent with the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We provide training across all levels, including externship, internship, and postdoctoral. Please download the brochures below for more detailed information.
Psychology Internship Program
The VA Central Western Massachusetts internship program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.
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Psychology Internship
Postdoctoral Residency in Clinical Neuropsychology
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Neuropsychology Postdoc
Practicum in Clinical Neuropsychology
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Neuropsychology Practicum
Review Our Policies and Procedures:
Psychology Internship Policies and Procedures
Neuropsychology Policies and Procedures
APA Accreditation
VA CWM is an APA-accredited, health service psychology internship program. Any questions regarding the accreditation status of the VA Central Western Massachusetts internship and postdoctoral residency programs can be addressed to the Commission on Accreditation (CoA):
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
Education Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
(202) 336-5979
VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System
421 North Main Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(800) 893-1522
Christina Hatgis, PhD
Director of Training
APPIC Internship
Match Numbers
Northampton/Leeds: 133511
Springfield: 133513
Worcester: 133512
Internship Applications Due
November 1st
Lee Ashendorf, PhD, ABPP-CN
Director of Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Training
Postdoc Applications Due
December 2nd
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