Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program Information Sessions
The Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program is hosting virtual information sessions in October and November. This is an opportunity to learn about the program and ask questions about the application process.
Program Information Sessions
- Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time
- Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time
The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program at Baylor College of Medicine is a collaboration between the School of Health Professions and the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Both have longstanding histories of integrating exceptional care and cutting-edge research with an interdisciplinary focus on academic collaboration and excellence. The program trains the next generation of scientist-practitioners who will advance evidence-based practice in clinical psychology to promote psychological well-being, supporting the broader mission of Baylor College of Medicine to enhance education, healthcare, and community service. The curriculum is designed to develop core scientific competencies in health service psychology. The program is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that empowers trainees to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel as clinical psychologists.
The Clinical Psychology Program utilizes a Research Apprenticeship Model in which students formally enter a research apprenticeship with a mentor in their second year of study. This structure provides students with the opportunity for exploration and exposure to multiple research experiences and various mentorship styles, allowing for greater skill diversification and collaboration.
The BCM Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program is designed to be completed in five years. In addition to developing core scientific competencies, students receive specialized training in one of three clinical areas:
- General Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Clinical Health Psychology
All students also have the option to gain additional training experiences in clinical child psychology through completion of child-focused courses, research projects, or external practicum training.
Why Baylor College of Medicine?
Located within the largest medical center in the world, Baylor College of Medicine is uniquely positioned to offer students cutting edge research and clinical training opportunities. Access to esteemed affiliates - including the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, the Menninger Clinic, and Harris Health System - enables students to receive exceptional training and supervision from experts across a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety and related disorders
- Obsessive compulsive and related disorders
- Trauma-related conditions
- Addiction and substance use
- And many more.
BCM ranks in the top 25 in the U.S. for Life Sciences and Medical research with more than $259 million in NIH funding. The School of Health Professions and the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences house numerous robust research and educational programs that draw strengths from a substantial core of clinical and translational faculty investigators, in addition to collaborations with other Texas Medical Center institutions and community partners. Faculty throughout BCM carry out interdisciplinary and collaborative research that advances the science and treatment of psychiatric disorders. This growth has been evidenced by an increased number of faculty obtaining grants and research contracts from federal, state and local government, foundation, and industry funders.
Our faculty have also been selected for national leadership positions such as editorships of major medical journals and reviewers or advisors for federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health. Faculty across the college are actively engaged in research which advances our understanding of anxiety and related disorders, behavioral health, neuropsychology, community-based participatory research, women’s mental health, and more. See the Faculty page for a non-exhaustive list of affiliated faculty members available to serve as research mentors to students in our program.
Clinical Psychology Program Mission
The mission of Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) is to educate and train the next generation of scientist-practitioners who will advance research and evidence-based practice in clinical psychology to promote mental health and human well-being. The program aligns with and supports the broader missions of Baylor College of Medicine to create and apply scientific knowledge that enhances education, healthcare and community service. Through the integration of cutting-edge research with evidence-based clinical practice, the program is dedicated to training psychologists who will provide mental healthcare and serve high-need communities. The program aims to positively impact lives through excellent clinical care, innovative research, and impactful community engagement.
Accreditation
This program is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The program plans to seek APA accreditation and will submit an application at the earliest eligible opportunity. Questions related to the program’s accreditation status should be directed to the APA Commission on Accreditation:
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123
Fax: 202-336-5978
Approval of this program by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is pending.
Admissions
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About Baylor College of Medicine
School of Health Professions
The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program is a collaboration between the Baylor College of Medicine School of Health Professions and the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Visit the school’s site to learn more about other programs offered, academic and support services available to students, view the School of Health Professions Student Handbook, school-related news and events and more.
