License: Student Research Psychoanalyst

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 .00 Fingerprint: $49.00 (plus rolling fees) Renewal: $50.00 (Currently, Registered Research Psychoanalysts and a Student Research Psychoanalysts are unable to renew their registration online. Registrants must renew by mail). 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.

  • Registry
  • State exam required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 06/02/2022