The impact of federal funding cuts on psychology training

Opinion | March 7, 2025

For 64 years, the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Psychology Internship Program has been at the forefront of preparing the next generation of doctoral-level clinical psychologists. These highly skilled professionals provide essential mental health care across a variety of healthcare settings. A devastating blow to the program came when the federal government abruptly announced a funding cut with just one week's notice, an announcement that coincided with the national match service deadline.