Common Contracts

Department of Veterans Affairs Psychology Postdoctoral Resident or Advanced Fellow Verification Agreement

Verification Agreement • February 10th, 2022

• Contract Type
  Verification Agreement
• Filed
  February 10th, 2022

VA Psychology postdoctoral residents and advanced fellows must complete all academic requirements of their doctoral degree from a program that is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), or Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) prior to their matriculation into the postdoctoral residency or advanced fellowship program. VA program directors are responsible for verifying that requirements have been met prior to completing the onboarding process. Consistent with APPIC Postdoctoral Guidelines, this verification includes ensuring receipt of “a diploma or a letter from the Director of graduate studies verifying the completion of all degree requirements pending institution graduation ceremony.”