Among its central educational aims, IMPP trains students to become skilled psychoanalytic practitioners. This model of analytic education emphasizes two key elements: the ongoing maturation of students in training and the integration of theory with practice. Students develop these capacities through a rich combination of personal analysis, clinical supervision, and academic study.
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MODERN PSYCHOANALYTIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW
General Requirements: 450 Hours of Coursework (See Course Descriptions), 300 Hours Individual Training Analysis, 200 Hours Individual Supervision, Final Case Presentation.
Psychoanalytic Coursework Areas:
Psychoanalytic Theory & Historical Developments- 144 Clock Hours
Human Maturation & Development Series– 72 Clock Hours
Modern Analytic Theory & Techniques- 144 Clock Hours
Clinical Studies– 73 Clock Hours
Electives– 18 Clock Hours
Individual Training Analysis- 300 Hours
Training analysis is designed to provide each candidate with a personal experience in the method they will be employing, to develop the maximum possibilities for emotional response to the treatment situation, and to ensure that the candidate is maximally free from damaging influences towards patients.
Individual Clinical Supervision- 200 Hours
Under the supervision of an IMPP-approved supervising analyst, students at IMPP receive credit toward certification for their clinical work with patients. Candidates choose their supervisor from the list of IMPP Society Members; Candidates work with a minimum of 3 psychoanalyst supervisors, fifty (50) hours of which shall be with one supervisor and at least fifty (50) hours shall be with a second supervisor.
1000 Hours Supervised Clinical Experience
Candidates are encouraged to work with a variety of patients within the full spectrum of psychological disorders, either in their own practice or in a clinical setting of their choosing.
Two hundred fifty (250) hours of experience may consist of group supervision, case conference supervision, and continuing clinical education experience.
Program Notes:
- IMPP candidates are also required to complete 4 case presentations, which can be written independently and presented to the IMPP community or completed through participation in the Case Presentation Workshop
- Candidates are also required to complete a Final Case Presentation and an optional Research Paper to graduate
- Candidates track and report their clinical, supervision, and training analysis hours twice a year
- IMPP graduates are encouraged to apply to the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP) registry for national certification and the credential “NCPsyA”.
- Graduates of IMPP are well-qualified to pursue state licensing as a Psychoanalyst, where applicable (e.g., New York).
Candidate Support:
Students receive support and guidance from the Education and Training Coordinator, from IMPP Faculty, and IMPP Society Members. The Psychoanalytic Studies Committee continues to work diligently on streamlining the curriculum and providing opportunities for students to utilize their clinical experience to count towards certification.
Lead, Inspire, and Grow with Modern Psychoanalysis
Graduates of IMPP join a distinguished community of certified psychoanalysts who bring the unique theoretical and therapeutic approaches of Modern Psychoanalysis into diverse professional contexts. These highly trained professionals contribute to the field by offering training analysis, clinical supervision, academic instruction, and institute leadership—positions that play a vital role in shaping the next generation of psychoanalysts.
As a graduate, you’ll advance this important work by joining a professional community that connects accredited institutes and international organizations. With today’s expanding technology, you can engage in global psychoanalytic networks through virtual learning, international collaborations, and ongoing professional development.
IMPP certification prepares graduates to build a thriving private practice and to specialize in training analysis and clinical supervision for psychoanalytic candidates. Graduates also qualify for membership in the IMPP Society of Psychoanalysts, a professional organization that fosters leadership and excellence in psychoanalysis. Through teaching, supervision, and governance, Society members advance the institute’s mission and strengthen its legacy of excellence in psychoanalytic training.