Job talks and work samples are a common though often mysterious component of the interview and hiring process for pediatric/adult health psychologists across academic, hospital, research, and industry settings (and their intersections).
Articles & Resources
Graduate Student Research Awards Q&A with Past Winners
Each year the Society for Health Psychology Health Research Council sponsors several graduate student research awards covering up to $2,000 in direct research costs.
Demystifying the Process of Becoming a National Leader
How to become a leader in the American Psychological Association and Society for Health Psychology.
Novel Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain
Dr. Lumley examines the limitations of these approaches and presents new concepts and treatments that hold promise for larger effects, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy.
Behavioral Health & Diabetes Courses
Information about free continuing education (CE) courses for behavioral health professionals from the American Diabetes Association.
AYA Training Opportunities
Curated list of psychology training opportunities specifically focused on adolescents and young adults (AYAs).
Considerations in Working with Young Adults (Ages 30-39)
Information from the Society for Health Psychology’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) special interest group about working with young adults.
Considerations in Working with Emerging Adults (Ages 23-29)
Information from the Society for Health Psychology’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) special interest group about working with emerging adults.
Considerations in Working with Adolescents and Emerging Adults (Ages 15-22)
Information from the Society for Health Psychology’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) special interest group about working with adolescents and emerging adults.
Finding a Professional Home
Paul Korte, PhD, discusses the benefits of finding a professional home for health psychologists who work in interdisciplinary settings.
Cultivating Mentoring Relationships
Josh Wiley, PhD, discusses how to find a mentor and cultivate a positive mentoring relationship.
Advocating for Psychology in Interdisciplinary Settings
Sabrina Esbitt, PhD, discusses how health psychologists can advocate for the role of psychology in interdisciplinary settings.