Admissions

Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort are closed. Information about how to apply for the 2026-2027 cohort will be available in Spring 2026.

Requirements for the four different training levels are listed below.

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Long-Term Trainees (LTT)

300+ hours

Program requirements for LTTs include attending the didactic curriculum and supervision sessions, completing clinical site rotations and training, actively engaging in community outreach, developing a capstone project, cultivating leadership skills and cultural competence, and participating in the development of professional workshops. Stipends are available for a limited number of LTTs.

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Advanced Medium-Term Trainee (AMTT):

150-299 hours

Program requirements for AMTTs include attending the didactic curriculum. AMTTs can also participate in all opportunities offered to LTTs.

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Medium-Term Trainee (MTT):

40-149 hours

Program requirements for MTTs include attending the didactic curriculum. AMTTs can also participate in all opportunities offered to LTTs.

 

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Short-term trainees:

Up to 40 hours

STTs can participate in all opportunities offered to other trainees.

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Please email applications and questions to lend@downstate.edu