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Advancing clinical psychology with improved doctoral training in science
Scott Vrieze1, Maxwell Elliott1, William Iacono1
1Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota.
Training and Education in Professional Psychology
|July 8, 2026
Summary
Clinical psychology needs more research training to address mental health burdens. Enhancing scientific education accelerates discovery and improves patient care, while still supporting existing training programs.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Clinical psychology is an emerging science facing extensive psychological suffering.
- Clinical practice relies on research for understanding causes, improving care, and public health.
- Current training standards permit minimal research focus, hindering scientific advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for revised training standards in clinical psychology.
- To increase scientific and research training opportunities for students.
- To accelerate scientific progress and translation of findings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing clinical psychology training standards.
- Proposal for curriculum reform emphasizing scientific and research training.
- Discussion of benefits of increased curricular flexibility.
Main Results:
- Current standards inadequately support research training.
- Proposed changes can enhance scientific progress and knowledge translation.
- Students could gain broader experience in diverse settings.
Conclusions:
- Revising training standards is crucial for advancing clinical psychology.
- Increased research focus will accelerate discovery and improve mental health care.
- Proposed changes support both research-oriented and practitioner-oriented programs.
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