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Becoming a clinical psychologist takes a doctorate — and research experience is what opens the door to funded programs. Here's the roadmap, so you can build the record and make the PhD-versus-PsyD choice with your eyes open.
Research experience is what gets you into funded doctoral programs
Clinical psychology requires a doctorate, and for funded PhD programs, research experience is the single biggest differentiator. Join a lab early, aim for posters and publications, weigh PhD versus PsyD by funding and focus, and plan for the long path through internship and the EPPP.
Keep going: weigh a psychology degree, learn applying to grad school, and check if it will pay off.