Doctoral Internship Evaluation & Review

Providing interns with on-going formative feedback and evaluation is key to facilitating an intern’s personal and professional growth. Interns receive on-going informal evaluation and feedback throughout the year as well as formal written evaluations based on the profession-wide competencies at the mid-year and year-end points of the training year (i.e., January and June).  

Initial Evaluation

In August, intern’s skill levels and experience to date are informally assessed by the Doctoral Psychology Internship Program Director and senior staff. This initial assessment is to provide a view of the intern’s strengths as well as areas for further development. Interns after familiarization with program aims, goals, and competencies of focus for their training year, will be asked to engage in self-assessment. This is done through discussion and completing a written evaluation based on their estimation of their current knowledge and skill. This discussion will support identifying initial training goals.  

Evaluation & Minimum Levels of Achievement (MLAs)

Interns are evaluated formally at mid-year and end-of-year. Each intern receives written feedback from their primary supervisor using a structured evaluation form based on the  Profession-Wide Competencies (PWCs). 

Evaluation draws from multiple data sources, including: 

• Clinical documentation 
• Supervision discussions 
• Direct observation (e.g., video review or co-facilitation) 
• Feedback from other staff (as appropriate) 

Evaluations are reviewed with each intern in a face-to-face meeting. A copy is shared with the intern's academic Director of Clinical Training (DCT). 

To successfully complete the internship and demonstrate readiness for independent practice, interns must meet the following Minimum Level Achievements (MLAs): 

• Score of 3 or higher (on a 5-point scale) on each learning element within the nine APA Profession-Wide Competencies (PWCs) by the mid- year evaluation. 
• Score of 4 or higher (on a 5-point scale) on each learning element within the nine APA Profession-Wide Competencies (PWCs) by the end of the internship year. 
• No unresolved problematic behaviors that interfere with clinical work, professional conduct, or supervision. 

Progress toward MLAs is monitored throughout the year. Failure to meet these benchmarks may result in formal remediation or non-completion of the internship. 

Intern Feedback

Interns are expected to provide written evaluations of their: 

• Primary and secondary supervisors (at mid-year and end-of-year) 
• Didactic seminars 
• Overall training program 

Maintenance of Training Records

As part of the University of North Dakota’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and professional development, the University Counseling Center (UCC) maintains complete and accurate records of all training activities, evaluations, and intern documentation. These training records include, but are not limited to: 

• Supervision hours 
• Evaluations and feedback forms 
• Training goals and plans 
• Documentation of due process procedures (if applicable) 
• Intern participation in outreach, assessment, and supervision activities 

These records are maintained in a secure, confidential location in accordance with university policy and APA/APPIC standards. Records of training experiences, evaluations, and certificate of completion are retained indefinitely. Interns may request copies of their evaluation forms or supervision documentation for licensure or employment verification at any time, even after internship completion.