Admissions
-The Vermont Psychoanalytic Study Group (VPSG) believes that a diverse group of candidates enriches our training and our Study Group, and thus invites applications from Vermont licensed members of all mental health professions: psychoanalysts, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychiatric nurses. All applicants must have at least a master’s degree.
We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to psychoanalysis, a strong clinical capability, a curious mind, and an ability to learn through self-reflection.
Applicants will be considered without regard for race, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
The admissions process is an entry into our professional community and as such reflects the philosophy of our Study Group. It is the intention of the Admissions Committee to make the admissions process clear, fair, and informative.
VPSG adheres to the International Psychoanalytic Associations (IPA) tri-partite training model which consists of three distinct components: didactic seminars to teach theory, clinical supervision on individual cases to learn technique, and a personal analysis with an approved IPA analyst to develop the capacity to work with the unconscious and learn from personal experience the challenges and growth available in an immersive personal analysis.
A class will begin in January 2025. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the class is full and/or no later than October 31, 2024.
Tuition & Training Costs*
Annual tuition: $3,500 which includes:
Personal Analysis: Fee negotiated between analyst and candidate.
Additional information
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit the following materials to: VPSG Administrator Denise Russell at [email protected]
Applicants can anticipate an initial interview with both co-chairs of the Admissions Committee and a subsequent interview with a member of VPSG. We will work to provide an interviewer without known professional or personal role conflicts with the applicant. During the interviews, an applicant will be asked to discuss his or her professional development and to present examples of clinical work.
VPSG’s admission process does not include “personal interviews” which delve into the private rather than professional lives of applicants. We are interested to hear why doing analytic training at this point seems important to you and your professional life. All admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee in consultation with our IPA Sponsoring Committee, not by any individual or interviewer alone. Applicants are informed of the Committee’s decisions as quickly as possible.
The applicant is expected to be in analysis with a VPSG approved analyst by January 1st, 2025 to begin the training program. Detailed discussion of that requirement would be part of the admissions process.
Informational Meeting
We will hold a meeting on Sunday May 5th from 3-5 PM at the Courtyard Marriott in the Independence Room for interested colleagues to learn more about VPSG training and the admissions process. Please let Denise Russell know if you will be attending.
Class of January 2025: Important Dates:
January 2025: New VPSG psychoanalytic training class begins.
April 1, 2024: Accepting applications for Class of January 2025.
May 5, 2024: Information Session at the Courtyard Marriott 3-5 pm
October 31, 2024: Admissions are rolling from April 1, 2024-October 31, 2024, until class is full or applications close.
Admissions Questions?
The co-chairs of the Admissions Committee are available to speak with all applicants to review the admissions and program requirements, to clarify VPSG’s requirements for a personal analysis concurrent with training, and to answer any questions the applicant may have.
Please contact the co-chairs of the co-chairs of the admissions committee:
Sharon Williams Dennett [email protected] or Judith Lewis [email protected]
We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to psychoanalysis, a strong clinical capability, a curious mind, and an ability to learn through self-reflection.
Applicants will be considered without regard for race, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
The admissions process is an entry into our professional community and as such reflects the philosophy of our Study Group. It is the intention of the Admissions Committee to make the admissions process clear, fair, and informative.
VPSG adheres to the International Psychoanalytic Associations (IPA) tri-partite training model which consists of three distinct components: didactic seminars to teach theory, clinical supervision on individual cases to learn technique, and a personal analysis with an approved IPA analyst to develop the capacity to work with the unconscious and learn from personal experience the challenges and growth available in an immersive personal analysis.
A class will begin in January 2025. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the class is full and/or no later than October 31, 2024.
Tuition & Training Costs*
Annual tuition: $3,500 which includes:
- Didactic and clinical case seminars
- Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing (PEP Web) access
- VPSG membership with InReach Scientific Meetings and Outreach Conferences
- Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies (CIPS) membership which confers membership in the IPA's Candidate Membership Program (IPSO)
Personal Analysis: Fee negotiated between analyst and candidate.
Additional information
- For those who qualify, the IPA offers interest-free loans to assist with the cost of training. Information regarding loans can be found at: www.ipa.world.
- Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) has approved VPSG to offered Advancement Grants to our candidates. Eligibility is based on financial need and stated purpose for pursuing training. Information and application available at MyVSAC.org and here.
- VPSG offers payment plans.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit the following materials to: VPSG Administrator Denise Russell at [email protected]
- Completed application > > click to access
- Current Vermont professional license
- Current professional liability coverage
- Letters of reference from three clinicians
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Interest
- Payment for $150 application fee > > payment link
Applicants can anticipate an initial interview with both co-chairs of the Admissions Committee and a subsequent interview with a member of VPSG. We will work to provide an interviewer without known professional or personal role conflicts with the applicant. During the interviews, an applicant will be asked to discuss his or her professional development and to present examples of clinical work.
VPSG’s admission process does not include “personal interviews” which delve into the private rather than professional lives of applicants. We are interested to hear why doing analytic training at this point seems important to you and your professional life. All admission decisions are made by the Admissions Committee in consultation with our IPA Sponsoring Committee, not by any individual or interviewer alone. Applicants are informed of the Committee’s decisions as quickly as possible.
The applicant is expected to be in analysis with a VPSG approved analyst by January 1st, 2025 to begin the training program. Detailed discussion of that requirement would be part of the admissions process.
Informational Meeting
We will hold a meeting on Sunday May 5th from 3-5 PM at the Courtyard Marriott in the Independence Room for interested colleagues to learn more about VPSG training and the admissions process. Please let Denise Russell know if you will be attending.
Class of January 2025: Important Dates:
January 2025: New VPSG psychoanalytic training class begins.
April 1, 2024: Accepting applications for Class of January 2025.
May 5, 2024: Information Session at the Courtyard Marriott 3-5 pm
October 31, 2024: Admissions are rolling from April 1, 2024-October 31, 2024, until class is full or applications close.
Admissions Questions?
The co-chairs of the Admissions Committee are available to speak with all applicants to review the admissions and program requirements, to clarify VPSG’s requirements for a personal analysis concurrent with training, and to answer any questions the applicant may have.
Please contact the co-chairs of the co-chairs of the admissions committee:
Sharon Williams Dennett [email protected] or Judith Lewis [email protected]
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