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September 18, 2025Open Access

Preparing the Psychology Workforce: Outcomes of a Novel Post-Baccalaureate Training Program at an Academic Medical Center

CTCharleen I. TherouxUniversity of Southern California MGMegan M. GriffithNationwide Children's Hospital CMC. MillerUniversity Hospitals of Cleveland

Key Points

Of 79 post-baccalaureate participants, 89% successfully enrolled in graduate programs, enhancing their career prospects.
The median publication count during the program was three, showing significant research output for trainees.
Participants reported greater confidence and higher research metrics upon program completion compared to entry assessments.
Program satisfaction was high, indicating a positive reception among participants for the training model.

Abstract

Abstract Introduction Graduate school admissions are increasingly competitive and few studies have documented post-baccalaureate (post-bacc) training program outcomes. This paper describes a post-bacc training program and aims to: (a) characterize participants and program recruitment, (b) examine productivity and graduate school matriculation, and (c) assess change in key outcomes (e.g., publications) demographic characteristics and program reflections. Methods Seventy-nine post-baccs have completed the Post-Baccalaureate Training Program since 2017. Data on publications were obtained via institution record-keeping and public resources (e.g., PubMed). Starting in 2021, new post-baccs (n=29) completed entry and exit surveys (reporting demographics/academic history, awards/honors, publications/presentations, research skill confidence, and next steps) Results Of the 79 post-baccs, 89% (n=70) matriculated to graduate or medical school (41% in clinical psychology). The median number of publications during training was three. Publications, presentations, and confidence were higher at exit vs. entry (p’sp>.05). Program satisfaction was high. Discussion Findings demonstrate success preparing post-baccs for admission into advanced degree programs, improving research productivity/skill (regardless of underrepresented group status), and garnering high satisfaction among post-baccs. This program model can serve as a bridge, offering rigorous clinical research training for the future workforce of clinical psychologists and related professionals.

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