Psychoanalytic Training Program (PTP)
Fast Facts
Program Details:
August - June: Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30
Program Length:
4 Years
Program Cost:
$3,500/year
Application:
$200 Application Fee. Accepted on a rolling basis for the next cohort
Designed for professionals who want to become a practicing psychoanalyst and develop a richer understanding of historical and current psychoanalytic perspectives, which they can apply to their work and personal lives.
Program Overview
In four years of weekly seminars (60 per program year), a personal training psychoanalysis, in on-going case conferences, and in clinical supervision of three psychoanalysts, our community of students and faculty come together to explore aspects and applications of the psychoanalytic field. Training initially is part-time, and over time becomes fully integrated into one’s career.
The CPC welcomes inquiries about psychoanalytic training from prospective students with diverse educational and professional backgrounds. We will start a new class when there is an appropriate number of candidates accepted in a cohort but any questions regarding qualifications, transfer of existing training credits, or the PTP training can be directed to Vera Camden at vcamden@kent.edu
Tuition includes a PEPWeb subscription and free or reduced fee admission to continuing education events. Membership to the Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center is also included with tuition.
Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program Admissions Criteria:
Applicants must have one of the following:
An MD or DO and either be in the process of completing or have completed a psychiatry residency
A PhD, PsyD, or equivalent degree in psychology
A master’s or terminal degree in a clinical mental health field, including social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical counseling, psychiatric nursing, or related fields
Applicants must:
Hold a current mental health license
Be in good standing with their licensing board
Carry professional liability insurance
Applicants with a PhD in an academic field or a higher professional degree (e.g., law, non-mental health medical specialties) may apply for a waiver of mental health licensure and will be considered on an individual basis.
Academic Certificate in Psychoanalysis:
Applicants with at least a master’s degree in diverse disciplines are welcome to apply for the Academic Certificate in psychoanalytic thought and practice. This includes the psychoanalytic curriculum and seminars, but excludes clinical training.
Adult PTP Admissions Process
Application Fee: $200 for the Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program
Application form on the website will require:
Curriculum Vitae including academic/professional background and any prior analytic experience
Brief essay regarding clinical experience, interest in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis
Personal autobiographical essay
In-depth clinical case description (as applicable)
Three letters of recommendation from a current employer, supervisor, or analyst/therapist familiar with the applicant and their work
No required format; may be uploaded with application or emailed separately to admin@psychoanalysiscleveland.org
Documentation of advanced professional degree (official/unofficial transcript)
Documentation of state license
Documentation of professional liability insurance
Applications are welcome from candidates who seek remote training outside of the Cleveland metropolitan area, through tele-training or other long-distance communication which we will consider on an individual case basis
Applications are welcome from individuals from diverse racial, gender, and cultural backgrounds.
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Vera Camden vcamden@kent.edu Chair of Admissions.
Program Accreditation
This program is approved for Continuing Education Units.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Psychoanalytic Association and the Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Important Disclosure Information for All Learners:
None of the planners and presenters of this Continuing Medical Education (CME) program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association-MCE Program to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center as approved provider 18PO-341019020, maintains responsibility for the program. Ohio CSWMFTB accepts this approval for licensees. This event provides one credit per hour of continuing professional education to psychologists.
Questions?
If you would like more information about the Psychoanalysts Training Program (PTP), please contact Chair of Admissions, Vera Camden, Ph.D. by phone (216) 407-7931 or by email at Vcamden@kent.edu. Questions may also be submitted via the form on the Contact Us page.