Eligibility

Doctoral Degree
Clinicians whose degrees are at the doctoral level are automatically eligible to apply. These degrees include M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., DSW, and Doctorate in Nursing.

Masters Degree
Clinicians who have a masters degree in social work, psychiatric nursing, or marriage and family counseling, have 3,000 post-graduate clinical hours, and the didactic seminars and supervision outlined below, are eligible to apply.

• Have completed a 2 year post-masters psychoanalytic psychotherapy program, such as the MPSI Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
• Or have completed 60 post-masters hours of psychodynamic seminars and 60 hours of supervision.

Other Clinical Masters Degrees
For clinicians with other accredited clinical masters degrees, such as a masters in psychology or pastoral counseling,  with the above outlined clinical, didactic and supervisory hours, MPI may obtain permission ( a waiver) from the American Psychoanalytic Association, to admit a clinician for full psychoanalytic training. This process is initiated when application for training is made.

Non-Mental Health Degrees
Those with non mental health clinical degrees (such as M.D.s who are not psychiatrists, DO's, RN's, educators).

Academics

Professionals and scholars may apply for psychoanalytic training on the Academic track. Academic Candidates attend all classes, but do not conduct psychoanalysis or receive supervision.  They must obtain a personal psychoanalysis and  submit a final paper or project, tying their area of interest to psychoanalysis.

Acceptance to the Program

To be admitted for clinical psychoanalytic training,  an applicant must be licensed and in good standing in their field, and must carry malpractice insurance.

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their education, interest and experience, psychological aptitude, and character traits. The Institute looks for applicants with integrity, maturity, and an aptitude for learning and applying psychoanalytic ideas.

A personal analysis with a Training Analyst is recommended to begin at least six months prior to matriculation. Further information about who is eligible as your personal analyst may be discussed with the Co-Chairs of Admissions.

How to Apply

MPSI is not currently offering courses. 

Transfer Candidates

Candidates who received training at other psychoanalytic institutes may apply for transfer of their candidacy.