Graduate studies in Clinical Medical Psychology at Mercer University

Mercer University is offering a new PhD program in Clinical Medical Psychology. According to their literature, "the program is designed to train students in the application of clinical and research skills in an integrative, biopsychosocial approach to healthcare" and offers three areas of concentration: adult health psychology, pediatric psychology, or neuropsychology/geropsychology. This is an ideal area of study for students who are interested in working with clients with medical issues but who do not want to go to medical or nursing school.

The application deadline for this program is March 15. Detailed information regarding our program can be accessed at the Mercer University School of Medicine website.

For more information, you may also contact the program director, Dr. Steven Hobbs, at the address below.

Steven A. Hobbs, Ph.D.
Professor & Director, Clinical Medical Psychology Ph.D. Program
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science
Mercer University School of Medicine
655 First Street
Macon, GA 31201
478.301.5339
hobbs_sa@mercer.edu

Psychology/Sociology Club meeting

The Psychology/Sociology Club will have its last meeting of the semester on Monday, November 28. We will meet at the aerobics room in the Student Success Center at 6:45 p.m. and participate in the regularly scheduled 7:00 yoga class. All are welcome.

Summer research opportunity

Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce that they will be holding their summer research experience for undergraduates again in summer 2012. The goal of this program is to provide 12 undergraduate students with an in-depth, hands-on research experience focused on the biological basis of animal and human behavior. Students will be trained in the application of the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design and conduct research studies involving either animal or human subjects. Students will also be trained in the responsible conduct of research. Students will be mentored by full-time, Ph.D.-level faculty members who are tenured/tenure-track faculty with strong programs of research. Students selected for the program will be expected to devote at least 40 hours a week for research; thus, it is not possible to be enrolled in courses or other activities during the program.

Program dates: June 2, 2012-July 29, 2012
Application deadline: February 1, 2012

To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students must be returning seniors, not receiving their bachelor’s degree before December 2012. Each student will reside in a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student) and receive $500 per week to cover food and other living expenses. Students will receive a $500 travel stipend to pay for their travel to and from campus and a $500 additional stipend, if students present research at an academic conference.

Information about how to submit an application is available at http://psychology.okstate.edu/faculty/kennison/osunsfreu.htm.

They especially welcome applications from students from underrepresented groups, including first generation college students and students from rural areas.

Upcoming club activities

The Psychology/Sociology Club will meet on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 5 of the Psychology/Sociology building. Our own Dr. Elizabeth Uhl will be talking about GRE preparation. Dr. Uhl has taught GRE prep classes before and will share her suggestions or tips for success with the group. All are welcome to come.

The Alliance will meet on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Psychology/Sociology Building for a movie night. All are welcome to come.

Cap and gown ordering information

Graduation for people who finished up in either Summer or Fall 2011 will be Saturday, December 10. If you are graduating on that date and want to order a cap and gown, the deadline for doing so is Sunday, November 13. If you do not have a cap and gown, you will not be allowed to march at graduation.

To order a cap and gown, do this:

Go to the web page
http://gsw.edu/main/graduation.html

Click the link that says "Flyer from Herff Jones"

Follow the instructions on the flyer.

Psychological Science Webinar Series

Pearson Publishing and the Association for Psychological Science are presenting a series of free "webinars", web-based seminars that feature presentations from different experts in different areas of psychology. These webinars are free for anyone with an internet connection and can be accessed over an iPad, smartphone, or traditional computer.

To see a list of speakers and topics, visit the series website.

Meeting change

The Psychology/Sociology Club meeting initially scheduled for this evening has been re-scheduled for next Monday, October 3. The time and location remain the same.