APAGS Programming at the 2004 APA Convention

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Tuesday, July 27 (Pre-convention Workshops)

Graduating and Practicing: Planning for Your Career as a Practitioner
Tuesday, July 27, 10:00-11:50 a.m. Tapa Ballroom III
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa

Presenters:
Miguel E. Gallardo, Psy.D. (Chair), University of California, Irvine
Jean Carter, Ph.D., Past-President, Division of Independent Practitioners
Josephine D. Johnson, Ph.D., Division of Independent Practitioners
Esther Lerman Freeman, Ph.D., Division of Independent Practitioners
Mitchell Hicks, Ph.D., (Discussant), Division of Independent Practitioners

Division 42 and APAGS would like to invite you to attend a pre-convention workshop discussing practice issues relevant to students/early career psychologists. You may be asking, “How can I emerge from graduate school, flourish as a new psychologist and create innovative ways to practice?” This program answers these questions and much more. Panelists will discuss ways in which students can continue to prepare themselves for graduation, transition from student to professional, and meet the needs of the changing demographics throughout the country. Panelists will also discuss personal and professional experiences as they relate to the creation of practice opportunities, meeting the needs of a diverse population, taking care of oneself throughout this process and the establishment of professional relationships. This program focuses on helping students and early career psychologists identify ways in which they can begin to build personal opportunities within their own areas of interests.

$10 registration fee payable at the door. To reserve a seat, please email Betsy Horrocks.

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APAGS Ambassador Training
Tuesday, July 27, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Tapa Ballroom III
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa

If you are interested in maximizing your networking opportunities while attending Convention, volunteer to be an APAGS ambassador. Ambassadors provide information on convention events, distribute APAGS promotional items and monitor APAGS programs by taking head counts and collecting evaluations. This training will provide you with valuable information about convention and is a great opportunity to meet and chat with fellow students attending convention.

To sign-up as an APAGS Ambassador, please email Betsy Horrocks.

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APAGS Pre-convention Internship Workshop
Tuesday, July 27, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Tapa Ballroom III
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa

Presenters:
Carol Williams-Nickelson, Psy.D., American Psychological Association, APAGS
Mitchell J. Prinstein, Ph.D., Yale University
W. Gregory Keilin, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, APPIC
Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., University of Kansas

This pre-convention workshop will offer students tips on finding a psychology internship and guidance on the application and Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Match process. Discussion will include various aspects of the application process such as calculating hours, completing the APPIC uniform application, composing and designing a CV, asking for and evaluating recommendation letters, communicating with supervisors and internship sites, identifying internship/training and career goals, and translating that information into a compelling personal statement. Participants will receive a free copy of “Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Match” (APA, 2004).

Registration is $25 for APAGS members and $30 for non-members. Registration after June 15 will only be available on-site, and is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Click here for registration forms for this special workshop.

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So Many Choices: Finding the Right Doctoral Program
Tuesday, July 27, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Honolulu Room I
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa

Presenters:
F. Jeri Carter, Ph.D., Washington School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University-Seattle
Anne Savage, PsyD, Argosy University, Seattle
André Vlok, MA, APAGS Convention Committee Chair

This program is designed for undergraduate APAGS members and all students who plan to pursue a doctorate in psychology, but do not know if they will seek a PhD, PsyD, EdD, or combination degree (PsyD/JD or PsyD/MBA, for example), and may lack clarity about the distinctions between areas of study, such as clinical, counseling, school, developmental, experimental, and blended programs. The goal of the program is to help students choose a doctoral program that offers the best fit with one’s career goals. It also will cover the broad scope of program options across both applied and research programs. There is no fee for this workshop. To reserve a seat, please email Betsy Horrocks.

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Wednesday, July 28

Presenter Orientation
Wednesday, July 28, 8:00-8:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Invitation only:
If you are a presenter for an APAGS regular or suite program, you are cordially invited to attend this special orientation and breakfast.

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Making the Most of APA Convention: Strategies for Graduate Students
Wednesday, July 28, 9:00-9:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Ira Saiger, MA (Chair), APAGS Member at Large-Communication Focus
André Vlok, MA, APAGS Convention Committee Chair
Angela Green, MS, APAGS Member at Large-General Focus
Espen Correll, MA, APAGS Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns Chair
Patrick Bennett, MA, APAGS Member at Large-Research/Academic Focus

The APA Convention can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. There is a wide array of symposia, poster sessions, and workshops available to attend. Additionally, there are networking events, social hours, and informational gatherings that compete for conference attendees' attention. This symposium will provide an orientation to APA convention programming. In particular, participants will provide the audience with an orientation to the general format of convention, offer information and suggestions about division and suite programming relevant to graduate students, and outline programming that address students of diverse backgrounds. The symposium will also address how and where to network so that graduate students can make the most of their time during convention. Flyers with suite programming information and other useful tools will be provided to attendees of this symposium.

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How to Prepare APA/APAGS Program Proposals: And Why Students Should
Wednesday, July 28, 10:00-10:50 a.m.
Convention Center, 313 C

Presenters:
Stuart C. Tentoni, Ph.D. (Chair), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Cynthia De Vaney Olvey, MA, APAGS Convention Committee Member
Melinda K. Stoops, Ph.D., Framingham State College
Julanne Erickson, Psy.D., Independent Practice

Interested in building your curriculum vita, honing your public speaking skills, becoming more integrated into the profession and the American Psychological Association? Consider submitting a proposal for next year's APA Convention. Presenting in this venue is a great opportunity for students to present their work in a national forum. Students who gain experience preparing program proposals will not only broaden their professional growth, but open doors for opportunities and networking that might otherwise be unavailable. This workshop will offer helpful hints regarding topic choice, proposal preparation, audience appeal, choosing and contacting program participants.

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Preparing for Comps: A State of Mind, Body and Soul
Wednesday, July 28, 11:00-11:50 a.m.
Convention Center, 310

Presenters:
Max H. Hines, Ph.D. (Chair), Northwestern Health Sciences University
Mary L. Nelson, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
André Vlok, MA, Argosy University, Seattle, WA
Rufus R. Gonzales, MEd, Loyola University, Chicago

Some have argued that the comprehensive examination is an antiquated, meaningless ritual that should be eliminated. At present, however, most programs require that psychology doctoral students pass a written comprehensive examination. Specific aspects of the comprehensive exam vary across programs, and this symposium focuses primarily upon comps in clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs. However, all psychology doctoral students who will be taking a comprehensive exam may benefit from understanding more about comps in general as well as how to prepare. This symposium will first focus on academic components of comps including the purpose and function, what is being evaluated, how it is evaluated, and what faculty readers look for and expect. The focus will then shift to overall strategies and specific suggestions for preparing academically, psychologically, and physically. Time will be reserved for questions and dialogue with the presenters.

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Navigating the Internship Application Process: Survival Strategies from APAGS and APPIC
Wednesday, July 28, 12:00-1:50 p.m.
Convention Center, 310

Presenters:
Nadine J. Kaslow, Ph.D. (Chair), Emory University School of Medicine
Joyce Illfelder-Kaye, Ph.D., Penn State University
Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D., Yale University
Michael Madson, MSE, APAGS Member at Large-Education Focus
Pamela J. Epps, Ph.D., Emory University Student Counseling Center
Greg Keilin, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Finding an internship can be one of the most challenging and anxiety-provoking activities faced by doctoral students over the course of their graduate career. This symposium will provide the audience with information and suggestions on how to successfully navigate various aspects of the pre-doctoral internship selection process. The participants in this symposium were selected from those individuals who have leadership roles in APAGS and APPIC, including students who have recently gone through the internship selection process as well as current and former internship training directors.

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Applying for a Postdoctoral Position: Making the Most of your Postdoc Experience
Wednesday, July 28,12:00-12:50 p.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Deborah A. Weber, MEd, (Chair), University of Miami School of Medicine
Andre Vlok, MA (Co-Chair), Argosy University, Seattle
Robert A. Stern, Ph.D., Brown Medical School
Douglas Carpenter, Psy.D., Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Christina A. Pietz, Ph.D., United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
David J. Martin, Ph.D., Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Finding a postdoctoral position can be an overwhelming experience faced by many students. This program is designed to provide the answers to many of the questions commonly asked to training/program directors regarding the postdoctoral process. Students will have the opportunity to discuss various aspects of the postdoctoral experience with training/program directors and students who have recently gone through the application process. Participants will provide the audience with information and suggestions focusing on various aspects of the application process including: identifying sites, research goals, APA accredited vs. non-accredited sites, interviewing techniques, recommendation letters, specializations, APPCN match, licensure process, and research vs. clinical positions. The goal of this program is to help students find a postdoctoral fellowship that offers the best fit with one's career goals.

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Questions and Answers: A Conversation with the APPIC Chair
Wednesday, July 28,1:00-1:50 p.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenter:
Emil R. Rodolfa, Ph.D., University of California-Davis, APPIC Chair

Do you have questions about your internship applications or your internship experience. Would you like to better understand the process of licensure? This hour with Dr. Emil Rodolfa, Chair of the APPIC Board of Directors will provide you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns about the internship experience and licensure process. After a brief introductory presentation, there will be ample time to explore participants' issues and concerns.

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Thursday, July 29

Food for Thought Breakfast
Thursday, July 29, 8:00-8:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Invited Speakers:
Charles Brewer Ph.D., Furman University
Barry Anton Ph.D., University of Puget Sound/Member, APA Board of Directors
Laura S. Brown, Ph.D., ABPP, Washington School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Seattle

APAGS Food for Thought breakfasts offer students the opportunity to have casual interactions with high-profile professionals in the field. Limited seats are available to this complimentary breakfast and chat with distinguished psychologists. Please sign-up at the APAGS booth in the main Convention Center.

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Dissertation Management: How to Avoid Becoming an ‘A.B.D.’
Thursday, July 29, 9:00-9:50 a.m.
Convention Center, 311

Presenters:
Stuart C. Tentoni, Ph.D. (Chair), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Doris Johnson S. Browne, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
JoAnne Graham, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Cynthia De Vaney Olvey, MA, Argosy University, Phoenix
Melinda K. Stoops, Ph.D., Framingham State College

One of the most difficult and anxiety-laden tasks for a doctoral student is completing the dissertation project and its oral defense (Arnkoff, Glass, & Robinson, 1992). This task may be a major contributing factor to the 'A.B.D.' (All But the Dissertation) rates averaging 24% two years after students' expected graduation (Sanchez-Hucles & Cash, 1992). More recent data suggests that the national doctoral student attrition rate across all disciplines is 50% (Nelson & Lovitts, 2001), which is unconscionable. This program will deal with a number of dissertation issues, such as how to search for funding and other financial support sources; overcoming procrastination; dissertation support groups; how to best work with the dissertation committee to handle writing revisions; and discussion from those who have recently finished.

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The Internship Process: Up Close and Personal
Thursday, July 29,10:00-10:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Catherine L. Grus, Ph.D., University of Miami
Jessica Henderson-Daniel, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School/The Children’s Hospital
Sharon L. Berry, Ph.D., Children’s Hospital and Clinics
Robert K. Klepac, Ph.D., Wilford Hall Medical Center
Thomas J. Power, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Applying for internship can be an exciting, but overwhelming experience. This program is being offered as a supplement to the APAGS pre-convention in-depth workshop to provide answers to many of the questions students commonly have during the internship application process. This program allows for small group interaction between students and training directors. The focus will be on training opportunities in medical/consortiums/military settings. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the internship process as training directors share their professional expertise and advice.

All convention participants are welcome, but space is limited in the breakout groups, which are follow-ups to the Pre-convention Internship Workshop.

Please sign-up at the APAGS Booth in the Convention Center.

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Investing in Creativity: A Personal, Educational and Professional Choice
Thursday, July 29,11:00-11:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Dana M. LaMair, MA (Chair), Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Douglas Carpenter, Psy.D., Forest Institute of Professional Psychology

In the midst of sweeping economic and social transformations, creativity is beginning to replace outdated modes of operating and thinking. In this new and uncharted era, the behavioral health field is also scrambling to find keys to growth and success in which creativity will play a key role. This symposium will explore the components of the creative process in an imaginative, innovative and hopefully entertaining way. Various current theories will be addressed exploring how incorporating the creative process in the graduate school experience can enhance students' ability to become more competent, courageous, and effective psychologists.

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APAGS Poster Session
Thursday, July 29,12:00-12:50 p.m.
Convention Center, Kamehameha Exhibit Hall
Click here for a list of all poster presentations.

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CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS): An Innovative Public Health Training Opportunity for Psychologists
Thursday, July 29, 1:00-1:50 p.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Rodney Hammond, Ph.D. (Chair), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Victor Balaban, Ph.D., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Drue Barrett, Ph.D., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kathleen McDuffie, Ph.D, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Public health is a rapidly changing field, and psychologists are in the forefront of the understanding that the route to solving many of the most serious health problems facing the United States, problems such as HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and obesity, lies in changing behaviors and understanding the factors that promote the adoption of healthier behaviors. Psychologists' research and clinical skills are particularly well suited to the public health goals of understanding health problems on the level of general population, while public health training can broaden the scope of any psychologist.

Public health is an exciting career path for psychologists. An important program that allows psychologists to enter the field is the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), a unique, 2-year postgraduate program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals interested in the practice of epidemiology. A panel of psychologists who have all gone through the EIS Program will discuss the wide variety of career opportunities for psychologists in public health. The EIS Program is operated through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting public health and safety. Ph.D., DrPH, or doctoral-degree holders in epidemiology, biostatistics, nutrition and social or behavioral sciences are eligible to apply. For over 50 years, EIS officers have played pivotal roles in responding to major disasters and epidemics. Recent EIS Investigations have ranged from polio eradication in Africa and Asia to school-associated violent deaths in the United States, from bioterrorism preparedness to West Nile virus outbreaks to the World Trade Center attacks.

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Friday, July 30

Food for Thought Breakfast
Friday, July 30, 8:00-8:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Invited Speakers:
Patricia Arredondo, Ed.D., Arizona State University/President of the National Latina/o Psychological Association
Allen Ivey, Ed.D., Professor, Emeritus-University of Massachusetts, Amherst/President, Microtraining Associates, Inc.
Mary Bradford Ivey, Ed.D., Vice President, Microtraining and Associates, Inc.

APAGS Food for Thought breakfasts offer students the opportunity to have casual interactions with high-profile professionals in the field. Limited seats are available to this complimentary breakfast and chat with distinguished psychologists. Please sign-up at the APAGS booth in the main Convention Center.

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Everything Students Need to Know About Licensure and Certification
Friday, July 30, 8:00-9:50 a.m.
Convention Center, 320

Presenters:
Thomas J. Vaughn, Ph.D. (Chair), Oklahoma Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Emil R. Rodolfa, Ph.D., University of California-Davis
Ralph E. Packard, Ph.D., University of Utah
Barbara Van Horn, Ph.D., President, ASPPB

This symposium will provide information for students on all areas of preparation for licensure and certification as a psychologist. The presentations will cover licensure and certification requirements of the doctoral program, internship and postdoctoral supervision year, as well as preparation for specialty certification, credentials banking, and licensure mobility. The considerable on-line and hard-copy resources available to students from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), and the American Psychological Association (APA), will be presented and discussed in detail. Attending students will gain from the experience of our student discussant, and will be encouraged to take part in an 'open forum' question and answer session following the completion of the formal presentation.

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The Internship Process: Up Close and Personal
Friday, July 30, 10:00-10:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Richard B. Weinberg, Ph.D., University of South Florida/Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health
Irene Bell, Ph.D., The Help Group
Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D., Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Vito DonGiovanni, Ph.D., Torrance State Hospital

Applying for internship can be an exciting, but overwhelming experience. This program is being offered as a supplement to the APAGS pre-convention in-depth workshop to provide answers to many of the questions students commonly have during the internship application process. This program allows for small group interaction between students and training directors. The focus will be on training opportunities in university counseling centers, community mental health centers, and psychiatric/inpatient settings. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the internship process as training directors share their professional expertise and advice.

All convention participants are welcome, but space is limited in the breakout groups, which are follow-ups to the Pre-convention Internship Workshop. Please sign-up at the APAGS Booth in the main Convention Center.

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Life Happens: Managing Graduate School, Life and Caring for Yourself
Friday, July 30, 11:00-11:50
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Robert J. Metzger III, BS (Chair), Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Carol Williams-Nickelson, Psy.D., American Psychological Association, APAGS
Patrick Bennett, MA, University of Nevada, Reno
Martha L. Thompson, BA, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology

This symposium will address a variety of needs specific to graduate students. These issues are not frequently recognized, and are rarely addressed. However, they are important as developing a healthy and balanced lifestyle in school often carries over into one's professional life after school. Topics will include balancing work and school, self-care and mentoring practices of women, dealing with stress outside the academic arena, and maintaining your academic and personal identity. Also, a female student working through graduate school will address her experience with addressing interpersonal needs while juggling academic and career demands.

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Assistant Professor Applicant?: Tips on the Job Market Application Process
Friday, July 30, 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Convention Center, 301

Presenters:
Patrick R. Bennett, MA (Chair), University of Nevada, Reno
Mitchell J. Prinstein, Ph.D. (Co-Chair), Yale University
Matthew K. Nock, Ph.D., Harvard University
Douglas S. Mennin, Ph.D., Yale University
Jill M. Hooley, Ph.D., Harvard University

After years of work to obtain your degree, you are ready to enter the job market! This is a very exciting (and somewhat intimidating) time in the life of many graduate students. This process can be very time consuming and involved. It has been said that trying to land an academic job is a job in itself. The goal of this symposium is to offer concrete suggestions regarding the academic job search process. The presenters in this session will discuss several aspects of the application process and offer practical tools to achieve maximal success. More specifically, our expert panel will provide information on locating academic positions, preparing and delivering a job talk, navigating the interview process, and understanding what committees are looking for.

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Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) Open Business Meeting and Social Hour
Friday, July 30, 12:00-12:50 p.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

CEMA is a sub-committee of APAGS that works to represent and advocate for ethnic minority graduate students in psychology. This meeting is open to all students who wish to learn more about or become more involved in APAGS-CEMA’s activities.

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Psychology Careers
Friday, July 30, 1:00-1:50 p.m.
Convention Center, 310

Presenters:
Christy Balisle, BA (Chair), California State University, San Marcos
Angela Gorzeman, BA (Co-Chair), California State University, San Marcos
Le’Roy E. Reese, Ph.D., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sonia Y. Ruiz, Ph.D., California State University, San Marcos
Christine R. Guzzardo, Ph.D.
Anne Marie White, Ed.D., National Institutes of Health

Given the current political and work climate, it is often quite challenging for individuals to face the prospect of finding a job. Moreover, it is even more challenging for individuals to find a career they enjoy, and to maintain it. The purpose for this panel of discussion is to provide graduate students, and undergraduates alike, with knowledge about possible work and career options throughout the field of psychology. Though psychology is a field in itself, it is filled with a variety of directions individuals may choose from.

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Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns (CLGBTC) Open Business Meeting and Social Hour
Friday, July 30, 1:00-1:50 p.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

CLGBTC addresses issues and concerns important to LGBT students and makes recommendations regarding the integration of these issues into APAGS activities. This meeting is open to all students who wish to learn more about or become more involved in APAGS-CLGBTC’s activities.

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Saturday, July 31

Food for Thought Breakfast- Leaders of the RxP movement
Saturday, July 31, 8:00-8:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Invited Speakers:
Jack Wiggins, Ph.D., Missouri Institute of Mental Health
Beth Rom-Rymer, Ph.D., Rom-Rymer and Associates/President, Division 55
Morgan Sammons, Ph.D., Ft Meyer Clinic/National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda
Matt Nessetti, Ph.D., M.P., Nebraska Comprehensive Health Care/The Psychopharmacology Institute/President, Academy of Medical Psychology/President-elect, Division 55

APAGS Food for Thought breakfasts offer students the opportunity to have casual interactions with high-profile professionals in the field. Limited seats are available to this complimentary breakfast and chat with distinguished psychologists. Please sign-up at the APAGS booth in the main Convention Center.

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Developing Professional Identity: What They Don’t Teach You in Graduate School
Saturday, July 31, 9:00-9:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Mia M. Bartoletti, MA (Chair), Marywood University
Patricia J. Fox, MA, Marywood University
Brooke J. Cannon, Ph.D., Marywood University
David J. Palmiter, Jr., Ph.D., Marywood University
David Renjilian, Ph.D., Marywood University

Graduate students in psychology often move from their undergraduate training directly into their graduate program, with little or no experience working in a professional setting. Graduate students may be unfamiliar with the requisite skills to present and conduct themselves successfully in advanced academic and professional settings. Presenters will discuss a range of topics such as: finding effective mentors, using the cohort model effectively, surviving conflicts with faculty, confronting ethical issues, maximizing professional training, understanding the role of program administrators, avoiding common mistakes, navigating the culture and politics of diverse training settings, and effectively balancing the dual roles of student and emerging professional in the training setting.

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APAGS Awards Ceremony and Reception
Saturday, July 31, 10:00-11:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

All APAGS Members are invited to attend this annual presentation of APAGS awards.

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Making a Mentorship Work: For Students and Professionals
Saturday, July 31, 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Convention Center, 314

Presenters:
Peggy J. Farrelly, MEd, Seton Hall University
Laura Palmer, Ph.D., Seton Hall University
Lewis Schlosser, Ph.D., Seton Hall University

Information throughout this presentation will emphasize the benefits of a mentorship for both the graduate student and the professional. The first part of the presentation will cover theory and research on mentoring to include: definitional clarity, a brief comparative analysis of research results, mentoring developmental stages, and multicultural and diversity considerations. Tips will be offered to help students seek out and keep mentors, as well as tips for mentors on how to improve their mentoring skills. The second part of the presentation will be a case studies presentation in the form of a process dialogue between a mentor and her mentees. Each unique case will explore facilitative factors and experiences as well as tensions and challenges within the mentoring relationship from the student and professional perspectives.

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The Power of Words: Writing Better Clinical and Research Reports
Saturday, July 31, 12:00-12:50
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Sean Ransom, MA (Chair), University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center
Lora M. Azzarello, Ph.D. (Co-Chair), University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center

Psychologists must communicate effectively through writing. This holds true whether the psychologist works in clinical practice, research, or other areas of the field. Unfortunately, few graduate programs provide formal writing instruction even though the transition from less-formal writing to the highly technical writing of scientific and clinical reports can be daunting. This interactive workshop will provide hands-on instruction in how to write better research papers and clinical reports. Learn how to improve the clarity, approachability, and persuasive power of clinical reports, thesis/dissertation proposals, grant applications, journal submissions, and other forms of writing in psychology. This workshop will teach advanced applications of the writing process, starting with the conceptualization of a document's internal structure through the final editing. Workshop participants will learn techniques of accomplished writers-including eminent psychologists-that will streamline and enliven their writing while maintaining the scientific and clinical rigor expected of professional psychologists.

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Women Supporting Women: Mentoring Between APAGS and Eminent Psychologists
Saturday, July 31, 1:00-1:50 p.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Carol Williams-Nickelson, Psy.D. (Chair), American Psychological Association, APAGS
Susan D’Esposito, BA (Co-Chair), APAGS Member at Large-Diversity Focus
Gwendolyn Keita, Ph.D., American Psychological Association, Public Interest

Female psychology students face difficult challenges and obstacles in trying to merge our identities as psychologists and as women. The process of trying to strike a balance between the roles students currently hold and those they aspire to hold, students often become overburdened. Students yearn for women mentors who can share their wisdom and experience in managing multiple demands that compete for a woman's time and attention, while preparing for and moving up the career ladder. Psychology has only recently acknowledged mentoring to be a key factor in the evolution of a psychologists' identity. However, there has been little mention of, and few programs for mentoring women in ways to help appropriately integrate personal and professional issues. This program begins with presentation about the current and possible mentoring practices of women in psychology and ends with a women's mentoring hour designed to connect graduate students with psychologists who are willing to network and offer mentoring to interested students.

Please join us for a women's mentoring social hour immediately following the program.

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Sunday, August 1

Division Student Representative Network (DSRN) Open Business Meeting and Social Hour
Sunday, August 1, 8:00-8:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

The DSRN is designed help provide support to student division leaders through APAGS and to encourage divisions to support APAGS initiatives and activities. This meeting is open to all Division Student Representatives and to those interested in learning more about student leadership in Divisions.

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What You’re Worth: Managing Salary Negotiations and Knowing the Data in Psychology
Sunday, August 1, 9:00-9:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Carol Williams-Nickelson, Psy.D. (Chair), APA, APAGS
Jessica Kohout, Ph.D., APA, Research Office
David Ballard, Psy.D., MBA, APA, Practice Directorate
Christopher Loftis, MS, Past-Chair, APAGS

How much money should you be paid as an entry-level psychologist? What type of benefits should you expect? How do you know if you’re being offered a fair deal? How do you negotiate a salary fresh out of graduate school? When should you make a counteroffer? What are you worth? These are the types of questions that will be answered and explored in this program. Data regarding entry-level salaries for a variety of psychology jobs will be provided, along with tips for job searching, making yourself a competitive candidate, managing interviews and follow-up, and negotiating job offers. Newly graduated, psychologists may be accustomed to low pay from academic stipends, internships or post-doctoral positions. Knowing the job market, economic trends, types of benefits and financial packages that are reasonable, and how to project confidence and deference, will prepare entry-level psychologists to be informed and savvy employment negotiators.

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Creative Strategies for Building a Practice Beyond the Therapy Room
Sunday, August 1, 10:00-11:50 a.m.
Convention Center, 313

Presenters:
Carol Williams-Nickelson, Psy.D., APA, APAGS
Russ Newman, Ph.D., JD, APA Practice Directorate
David W. Nickelson, Psy.D., JD, APA Practice Directorate
David W. Ballard, Psy.D., MBA, APA Practice Directorate

Expanding and applying psychologists' core clinical skills to new and innovative practice areas is the main theme of this symposium. The presenters will introduce a new model for successful practice as behavioral problem solvers, how to apply this new model and the entrepreneurial results. Common myths and assumptions about practice will be reviewed and addressed. Tangible and realistic strategies for creating a thriving career as a practitioner in uncommon environments is the goal of this symposium. Special attention will be given to the impact of emerging technologies on practice, how to work within a variety of healthcare, social, business, and organizational systems, how to market yourself as a practitioner, how to negotiate a reasonable income, and how to identify and cultivate your creativity in ways that will enhance and grow your career.

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APAGS Advocacy Coordinating Team (ACT) Open Business Meeting and Social Hour
Sunday, August 1, 10:00-10:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

ACT works to address legislative issues that impact psychology graduate students, our profession, and the clients we serve. This meeting is open to all APAGS Campus Representatives, State Advocacy Coordinators, Regional Advocacy Coordinators and students who wish to learn more about legislative advocacy activities and the ACT Network.

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Ethical Issues Faced by Graduate Students: Social Relationships, Supervision, Authorship
Sunday, August 1, 11:00-11:50 a.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Presenters:
Stephen Behnke, Ph.D., JD (Chair), APA, Ethics Office
Christopher Loftis, MS, Past-Chair, APAGS

Representatives from the APA Ethics Committee along with APAGS' Student Representatives will present various vignettes on ethical issues that may arise for graduate psychology students. Several ethical dilemmas are directly relevant to students. For instance, it may be difficult to manage social relationships with faculty members, and to handle a crossed boundary. Supervisees may be delegated work that they do not yet have the competency level to do, or may be asked to implement a treatment that they do not agree with. Supervisors may not offer timely feedback to supervisees, and instead first make their concerns known through end of term evaluations, therefore, not offering supervisees the opportunity to learn and improve their performance. Supervisors may not accurately report to insurance companies about who actually provided services to the patient in cases when a supervisee would not be reimbursed. Students involved in research with faculty members may encounter ethical issues with regard to research practices, or the negotiation of publication credit. What should students do about ethical dilemmas that directly affect them, as well as those they may witness of other professionals and students?

This presentation will address the answer to this question while keeping in the forefront the power differential between students and professionals, which makes dealing with these ethical conflicts exceptionally challenging. Part of the presentation will also leave time for students in the audience to pose questions about ethical situations they may have been exposed to in order to obtain consultation on these issues.

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A New Ethical praxis: Psychologists' Emerging Responsibilities in Issues of Social Justice
Sunday, August 1, 12:00-12:50 p.m.
APAGS Suite - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, Tapa 3530-Leilani Suite

Dhruvi Kakkad, Fordham University
All APAGS members are invited to attend this presentation on psychology and ethics from the winner of the 2004 Graduate Student Ethics Prize.

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