Orientation provides interns with the skills and tools they need to adjust to working at Cincinnati Children’s and begin their training year. Intern orientation covers such topics as ethics, building rapport with children and families, providing care via telemedicine, and training in professional development skills. The interns have the opportunity to meet with supervisors prior to starting rotations in order to better understand rotation expectations, populations and types of referral concerns. The orientation process continues for the first several weeks of the internship through required courses for interns.
Each intern is matched with a psychologist professional development mentor based on interests and experience. Introductions occur during orientation week, and the advisor meets regularly with the intern across the residency year to provide support and be available to discuss professional development issues, questions, and concerns.
Interns are invited to a number of social events throughout the year. The Cincinnati Children’s Pediatric Residency program offers many social events for all hospital residents including clubs, sports teams and community projects. These social outings provide psychology interns with an opportunity to form friendships, relax and have fun with their medical colleagues.
The Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology also sponsors several social events for psychology trainees including an O'Grady happy hour, resident bonding experience, and holiday party.