UPEI Psy.d Interview

[psychstudent005]

Hi everyone! I just got invited for an interview at UPEI for their Clinical Psychology Psy.d program. It says "the interview is competency-based, which means that in addition to sharing why you feel you are good fit for the program, you will asked to demonstrate key competencies that are central to the discipline of clinical psychology, including responding to a short clinical vignette, and to scenarios about quantitative research, qualitative research, and diversity." Has anyone done this interview before? Can anyone provide any tips please?  

[iliketurtlestoo]

Hey there,

I did this interview about 3 years ago. Of the half dozen or so interviews I did for clinical psych doctorate, this was the most challenging. I wish I could remember specifics for you but they may have changed the questions anyhow. I remember there being a question about research methodology theory and one about plurality in psychology. My advice is take deep breaths, remember you know what you know, go slow, and have a pen and paper handy so you can make notes about the questions and then take your time to get your answer together in your head. 

You got this!