Clinical psychologists affect the well-being of the public through teaching, research, and clinical services. Our Ph.D. students pursue clinically-relevant research while developing therapy and assessment skills. They have the unique opportunity to serve Missoula and surrounding communities in our on-campus training clinic as well as in community-based clinical placements. In 2013, an article in the journal Training and Education in Professional Psychology identified our program as a ''hidden gem'' among training programs, producing exceptionally good outcomes for our students.<br><br>The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program at the University of Montana is dedicated to training psychologists in the scientist-practitioner model. We consider a scientific understanding of human behavior an essential component of training and practice, integrated with critical thinking, it forms the foundation of our program. Our students are expected to demonstrate an increasing and progressive level of competence in their ability to present analysis of psychological issues, both orally and in writing. We seek to train psychologists who will actively integrate science and practice throughout their careers. Our graduates can fill multiple professional roles, including researchers, educators, practitioners, supervisors, and administrators.