Ph.D student yearly schedule

[2ndTimeHopeful]

What is the general schedule for a Ph.D student in clinical psych? Is there generally vacation time during the year?  

[Clinapp2017]

Varies from program to program. Usually year 1 is easiest because no clinical work is formally involved at most places. Once clinical work begins and you have responsibilities to patients, you can’t just take vacation as easily (but still definitely can... you just need to arrange coverage and whatnot). 

 

Summers tend to be lighter without any coursework at most places. Still busy with the clinical work once that is incorporated. 

 

It really varies, but you’ll be busy. It’s not your typical 8-5 type of job.