Advanced Practicum Training in Clinical Health Psychology

The Advanced Practicum Training in Clinical Health Psychology offers graduate students a rich opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple health psychology domains. This program is ideal for students looking to develop expertise in formal short-term, goal-oriented evidence-based treatments and build strong skills in clinical assessment, note writing and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Students can expect a diverse training experience with opportunities in adult populations, including pain management, psycho-oncology, GI/bariatric surgery and more. With structured supervision and exposure to group and individual therapy, this practicum supports the development of well-rounded, skilled clinicians.

About the program

This advanced practicum is designed for graduate students in clinical psychology who want to deepen their training in health psychology. Trainees engage in direct clinical work through a variety of outpatient settings, with options to specialize in:

  • Adult bariatric surgery and weight loss management
  • Adult pain management
  • Adult psycho-oncology
  • Psychogastroenterology and brain gut connection

Students also may have opportunities to:

  • Conduct pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery and DRG/SCS implantation
  • Lead skills-based therapy groups
  • Train in formal short-term evidence-based interventions
  • Gain extensive practice in clinical documentation and diagnostic assessment

Supervision is a key strength of this practicum. Trainees receive weekly structured individual supervision, frequent informal guidance and bimonthly group supervision sessions led by a diverse team of health psychologists.

Program structure & curriculum

  • 16–20 hours per week over 2–3 days
  • Combination of in-person and telehealth work
  • At least 2 hours of structured individual supervision weekly
  • Bimonthly group supervision
  • Ample informal supervision from faculty and postdoctoral fellows
  • Departmental Grand Rounds (mandatory)
  • Health Psychology Case Conference (mandatory)
  • Adult bariatric surgery and weight loss
  • Pain management
  • Psycho-oncology
  • Psychogastroenterology and brain gut connection
How to apply

Requirements:

  1. Current enrollment in APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology
  2. Completion of Master’s degree at the time of application
  3. Applicants must have completed at least one year-long practicum providing psychotherapy.  Prior health psychology training is strongly preferred, though not required.

Deadline:

  • Application period: January 18, 2027 - January 25, 2027, in coordination with other Chicagoland PhD Programs in Clinical Psychology.
  • Interviews: February 1, 2027 – February 26, 2027

Timeline (2027–2028 cycle):

  • Application period: January 25 – February 8, 2027
  • Interviews: February 15 – February 26, 2027 (virtual)

To apply, send the following materials to the Director of Clinical Training, Esha Nikore, PhD, and Associate Director of Clinical Training, Ashley Rolnik, PhD (esha.nikore [at] endeavorhealth.org (esha[dot]nikore[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org); Ashley.rolnik [at] endeavorhealth.org (Ashley[dot]rolnik[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)): 

  1. Cover letter outlining your interest in training in specific rotation(s) 
  2. Current CV
  3. Contact information for 2 professional references
Facilities

Training takes place at Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital and Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital. Locations are accessible by public transit and free parking is provided for those who drive.

Leadership and faculty for 2027-2028 training year

Program Director

Additional faculty

Program contact

To learn more or submit your application materials, contact:

Esha Nikore, PhD
Esha.nikore [at] endeavorhealth.org (Esha[dot]nikore[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)

Ashley Rolnik, PhD
Ashley.rolnik [at] endeavorhealth.org (Ashley[dot]rolnik[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)