Augusta University is a state-sponsored health university in Georgia. In addition to various colleges and schools, the university enterprise includes Wellstar MCG Health, the Children's Hospital of Georgia, numerous outpatient clinics, classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, a student center, a wellness center, and a medical education library. Founded in 1828, Augusta University is home to the Medical College of Georgia, the 13th-oldest continuously operating medical school in the United States, and the third oldest in Southeast.
Family Medicine Center
The Family Medicine Center (FMC) at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University serves as the largest primary care training site within the department and provides comprehensive care across the lifespan, from cradle to grave. The clinic operates within a traditional Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) model, in which psychology services are embedded directly within primary care. Behavioral health providers collaborate closely with attending physicians and family medicine residents to support whole-person care. Services include same-day behavioral health consultations, warm handoffs from medical providers, brief intervention models common to primary care, as well as longer-term psychotherapy when clinically indicated. In addition to therapeutic services, the psychology team provides a range of clinical assessments, including cognitive, neuropsychological, and psychological evaluations. The department houses an active Family Medicine Residency Program, creating a highly collaborative interprofessional training environment that includes physician residents, medical students, and clinical pharmacy trainees. Psychology interns rotating through the FMC serve as integral members of the behavioral health team, contributing to patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the training mission of the clinic.
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) provides comprehensive neurodevelopmental and psychological evaluations for children and adolescents referred primarily by pediatricians for diagnostic clarification. Evaluations often involve complex developmental and behavioral presentations related to conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. Interns work closely with the supervising psychologist and participate in all stages of the assessment process, including diagnostic interviewing, test administration and scoring, integrated report writing, and feedback to families. DBP serves a largely medically underserved population and emphasizes thoughtful diagnostic formulation and clear, actionable recommendations to guide intervention across healthcare, therapy, and educational settings.
Ryan White HIV Clinic
The Ryan White HIV Clinic, located on the AU Health Sciences Campus, is a free-standing facility that serves approximately 1,200 patients living with HIV across a five-state region surrounding Augusta. The clinic is deeply committed to advancing health equity, providing comprehensive care to a diverse population that includes many underinsured and uninsured individuals. The setting is multidisciplinary, with interns functioning in a dynamic interprofessional environment that fosters collaboration across medical, behavioral health, and support services. Care is further enhanced by on-site resources, including an in-house retail pharmacy and dental clinic, which support the complex needs of patients. The clinic also serves as the primary training site for the Chronic Illness Track and offers rotation opportunities for psychology interns from other tracks.
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior Outpatient Clinic
The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior Outpatient Clinic, housed in the Stoney Building, provides interns opportunities to work with adult, adolescent, and/or child patients (depending on emphasis track). Interns will complete intake interviews and individual psychotherapy, as well as co-lead a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups (adolescent or adult). There are some opportunities for family therapy. To the extent possible, cases are selected in alignment with the intern’s individual training goals. Typical cases are related to mood disturbance, anxiety and trauma-related disorders, health behavior concerns, and/or the LGBTQ+ population. Clinical training will include an emphasis on evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), DBT, and other mindfulness-based approaches.
Richmond County Health Department
With the Richmond County Health Department (RCHD), interns will primarily work with patients living with HIV. This may include individuals presenting to Stoney for outpatient psychotherapy as well as patients served through our telehealth contract with the RCHD. There are also opportunities to work with individuals seeking gender-affirming care and with the LGBTQ+ population more broadly. In addition to therapy services, interns may participate in community outreach activities supporting these populations. Clinical training will include individual therapy with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Opportunities to participate in gender evaluations may also be available depending on patient demand.
Neurology Clinic
Interns in the Neurology Clinic will have the opportunity to provide psychological care in an interdisciplinary setting to a wide variety of patients and presentations. Neurological disorders encountered will likely include Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, functional neurological disorder, and more. Interns will provide initial psychological assessments (possibly including brief neuropsychological assessment such as the RBANS), ad-hoc outpatient consults, and short-term psychotherapy for identified return patients.
East Central Regional Hospital
East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) is a state-operated intermediate security forensic and civil psychiatric hospital. Interns who rotate through ECRH will gain exposure to individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses, intellectual developmental disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Many of our individuals also have physical health concerns. Interns will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as well as rounds. ECRH is one of three assessment placements within the internship, typical assessments include diagnostic clarification, competency to stand trial, and violence risk. Interns may also elect to participate in group and/or individual intervention while at ECRH.