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[Date] John Doe, PsyD Director of Psychology Training St. Elsewhere 1601 W. Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60612
Dear Dr. Doe: Identify yourself and requirements I am a first-year doctoral student at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Chicago Northwest Campus. I am writing to express my interest in applying for the psychodiagnostic assessment practicum at St. Elsewhere for the 200_ to 200_ Academic Year. As you will note from my vitæ, I have maintained a solid record of academic achievement while maintaining half-time employment at the Community Mental Health Center, where I hold the position of Mental Health Counselor II. I work with a broad range of patients and psychopathology, but have particularly focused on working with the chronically mentally ill. I understand that your practicum would also enable me to extend my experience base, such as working with children and adolescents. I am very keen on acquiring such an integrative, generalist clinical foundation to complement my academic preparation. In addition to my vitæ, please find enclosed two letters of reference from professionals who are familiar with my academic [and/or] clinical work. Please feel free to contact me as soon at your convenience to set up a time for an interview. I can most readily be reached by telephone at [work# and home#] from [hours], and by mail at [address]. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,
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