Eligibility
Eligibility Guidelines for Certificate Program
Clinicians who have completed Institute based psychoanalytic training and are licensed as mental health practitioners in the state(s) in which they practice.
Clinicians who have a comparable background of psychoanalytic training (e.g., have been active in supervision, formal courses, and/or study groups), have five years of clinical experience (mostly supervised) in psychoanalytically-oriented therapy, and are licensed as mental health practitioners in the state(s) in which they practice.
Eligibility for Individual Courses
Offered to licensed mental health practitioners. Training and experience requirements are relaxed
Admissions & Application Process
Because PIP has a rolling admissions policy until the class is full, applicants are advised to submit as soon as possible after March 1, 2025.
To Apply
Please complete the application form linked below. A link to the form will also be sent to your email address. If you need assistance, please contact the Ashley Martin, Academic Manager at amartin@nipinst.org.
In addition to a completed application form and a $100 application fee, applicants are asked to submit the following supporting materials:
A current CV
An autobiographical statement
Copies of all current licenses
Copies of certificates/diplomas
Three letters of recommendation from supervisors or senior colleagues who know the applicant's clinical work well
Additional information or documentation which may serve to strengthen your application
Once all application materials are received, candidates will be asked to participate in admission interviews. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Interviews will take place in New York City when possible, or conducted via Skype.
For individual courses, please visit the events page
You are required to separately submit a copy of your license to PIP