




Live Webinar
Preparing for the VA Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship
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Preparing for the VA Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship
1.0 CE Hours
Introductory
$0
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Better understand the VA psychology internship application process.
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Learn interview tips and strategies
Description
This webinar offers participants a chance to learn about the application process for a VA pre-doctoral psychology internship. The presenters are knowledgeable about VA training programs and will provide valuable insights and guidance to help prospective VA trainees navigate the application process. Feel free to ask any questions!
Target Audience
- Psychologist
Presenters

Zoe Proctor-Weber, PsyD, PhD, ABPP-CN
Dr. Proctor-Weber is a board certified neuropsychologist at the Bay Pines VAHCS and current chair of the VAPTC. She is the director of the psychology training internship and residency/fellowship programs at Bay Pines, and serves as program manager of the neuropsychology section.

Sam Wan, PhD
Samuel Wan, PhD is Director of Training for the Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Training Program at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. Dr. Wan performs a range of clinical, administrative, and educational activities focused on the assessment, management, and treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders and PTSD in the Veteran population. Dr. Wan’s clinical interests include substance use disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and multicultural psychology. He is the 2024-2025 Chair of the VA Psychology Training Council, APA CoA Site Visit Chair, and APPIC Committee Member.
Dr. Levi-Minzi is the Training Director and LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator at the Alaska VA Healthcare System. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Emory University, counseling master’s degree from Boston College, and clinical psychology master’s and doctoral degrees from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Levi-Minzi completed her doctoral internship at Miami VA Medical Center. After completing her internship, she stayed at Miami VA Medical Center as a staff psychologist working in the Behavioral Health Clinic and assumed the role of Assistant Training Director. Dr. Levi-Minzi also worked as a Veteran’s Justice Outreach Psychologist while at Miami VA Medical Center. In 2018 she assumed the role of Training Director at VA Southern Nevada, which she held until transferring to the Alaska VA Healthcare System in 2022. Clinical interests include issues related to gender and sexuality, diversity, social justice, feminist psychology, and forensic work. Therapeutic approach is person-centered, with use of CBT and ACT interventions as appropriate.
Jessica Vassallo, PhD, ABPP is a licensed psychologist with a specialty in clinical neuropsychology. Dr. Vassallo is the Director of Psychology Training for the James A Haley Veterans' Hospital and a staff neuropsychologist in the Memory Disorders & Outpatient Neuropsychology clinics. She is a Past President of the Florida Psychological Association and has had numerous other roles in state and regional psychology leadership, as well as long-standing involvement with national neuropsychological organizations. She is a newly elected Member-at-Large for the VA Psychology Training Council. Her research interests include differential diagnosis of dementia syndromes and modifiable health factors and their impact on later cognitive degeneration.
Financially Sponsored By
- APA Division 18: Psychologists in Public Service