Welcome to the first state psychological ECP division in the country!
Visit the ECP Media Library (Audio / Video / Webinars) - Members of NYSPA Only
The Division of Early Career Psychologists (ECP) is pleased to announce our next themed social event on Sunday, May 2nd from 1-3 pm. View full details.
Part-Time Program Now Available!
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) has announced a New Loan Repayment Pilot Program for part-time clinicians. Part-time clinicians can now receive up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a four-year service commitment. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT May 25, 2010. View key information about the program. Please visit the NHSC website for more information and to apply.
New Funding Available for Psychologists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
2010 Early Career Division Executive Board
Elected Positions
Robin Gay, PhD - robin.gay@gmail.com
President
Past Treasurer (2009)
Richard J DioGuardi, PhD - rdioguardi@iona.edu
President-Elect
Jae Yeon Jeong, PhD - jaeyeon.jeong@gmail.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Lori B Wagner , PhD - lori.brooke@juno.com
ECP Representative to Council (2010-2011)
Past President, ECP Division (2008-2009)
Appointed Positions
Kirsten Cullen Sharma, PsyD - Kirsten.sharma@nyumc.org
Program Coordinator
Shoba Narayan, PsyD - dr.shobanarayan@yahoo.com
Member-at-Large
Josephine S. Minardo, PsyD - josie1doc@optonline.net
Ex-Officio Member
ECP Representative to NYSPA Council (2009-2010)
Mission Statement
The Early Career Psychologists (ECP) Division provides a professional community to advance the development of psychologists entering the profession, empowering its members through advocacy, mentoring, and education.
Who We Are/A Brief History
In 2005, the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) formed an Ad hoc Early Career Psychologists (ECP) Committee to demonstrate NYSPA’s commitment to supporting the needs and interests of ECPs. In March 2008, this committee successfully petitioned NYSPA Council for Divisional status and became the first Early Career Psychologists division in the country!
Who can Join the Division?
Advanced Doctoral students who completed their internship can join the ECP division at a discounted rate. Once a member receives their Doctorate degree, he/she will achieve full membership status. There is no upper limit for membership since NYSPA members may benefit from aspects of the ECP division at any point in their career. For example, a more seasoned clinician who has worked in hospital settings throughout his/her career may feel “less experienced” in starting a private practice and may benefit from the resources and programs that the ECP division provides. In order to ensure accurate representation of ECP needs, elected board members will need to be within 10 years of receiving their Doctoral degree.
What are the Benefits of Joining NYSPA and the ECP Division?
There are many benefits of joining the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) and the Early Career Psychologists (ECP) Division. Learn more about our Membership Benefits.
Once a member of the ECP Division, subscribe to the “Members Only” NYSPA ECP listserve. This is the best way to receive communications, updates and other important information, so please subscribe today!
How can I join and become an ECP Division Member?
Becoming an ECP division member is easy -- you can join online!
If you have questions, suggestions, or would like to help in anyway, please let us know.We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Robin Gay, PhD
President, Early Career Psychologists (ECP) Division
New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA)