APAGS Programming at the 2004 APA Convention

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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