Steps in Applying

Steps in Applying

1. Review the ABPP Generic Requirements. 
2. Also review the Specialty Specific Requirements (and Senior Option, if applicable) for the specialty board which you are applying.

Before you Begin:

1. States/jurisdictions in which you are licensed as a psychologist. (If you are applying through the Senior Option you will also need the issue date (MM/YYYY) of your original license as a psychologist.

2. Contact information (address, phone, email) that you would like ABPP to use in corresponding with you. An accurate email address is required, as most communication with ABPP will be through email.

3. A completed Specialty Specific Application for the board to which you are applying.

4. Upload, fax or mail documentation of completion of internship.  You may scan a copy of your internship completion certificate or other appropriate documentation (e.g., letter from director of internship site verifying completion of internship) and you will be given the opportunity to upload it during the application process OR you can fax or mail it to ABPP.

5. Application Fee (Mastercard, Visa or Amex).

Once you are done:

1. Transcripts directly from the institution that granted your doctoral degree. 

2. Documentation of completion of internship, as described above.

3. All  specialty specific materials. (The specialty board may have requirements that include having letters of recommendation and/or endorsement forms to ABPP, providing information about specific coursework/training/experience, etc.