California Occupational License

License Title:
    Student Research Psychoanalyst
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Consumer Affairs
     Medical Board of California
     Licensing Program

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200
Sacramento,  CA  95815

     Phone Number: (916) 263-2382
     Fax Number: (916) 263-2944

     E-mail Address: webmaster@mbc.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.mbc.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Student research psychoanalyst means a person enrolled in a psychoanalytic institution for training in pscyhoanalysis who is registered with the Medical Board. Students may practice psychoanalysis under proper supervision as set forth in Section 1373 of the California Code of Regulations.

Fees: Application $100
Fingerprint: $49.00 (plus rolling fees)
Renewal: $50

Examination Frequency: N/A

Exam Locations: N/A

Requirements: Official certification of enrollment in a Medical Board approved psychoanalytic program; Ph.D. or equivalency required.

Average Time to Process Application: 6-8 weeks

Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Students must submit verification of their continuing student status from the approved psychoanalytic institute.

Special License Requirements: N/A

Comments: Upon completion of training in psychoanalysis, persons registered with the Medical Board as a student research psychoanalyst who wish to continue to perform psychoanalysis must register as a research psychoanalyst.

Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 2529, 2529.5.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Psychologists, All Other 193039