Get to Know the Mary A. Rackham Institute
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in joining the MARI team. This page is to help you get a better sense of who MARI is and what we have to offer our trainees. We invite you to:
- Get to know the people behind MARI's training programs.
- Meet former trainees and see where they are now.
- Learn about Ann Arbor and the community.
MARI Training and Internship Opportunities
If you'd like more information on the various MARI training opportunities, visit our training opportunities webpage to begin.
What Makes MARI Different?
Our collective experience and commitment to training sets MARI apart. Our clinical experience is both broad and deep. Our clinicians have expertise in traditional as well as cutting edge modes of providing therapy.
One of the main tenets of MARI, since we were established more than 80 years ago, is to train the next generation of practitioners. We approach training as a two-way street opportunity: we are committed to passing along the knowledge we have acquired, while also learning from each new trainee.
Get to Know: MARI Mentors
What MARI Mentors love about the MARI Training Program
“The faculty and staff at MARI are an experienced, supportive team, and every year we bring in a new squad to work with and learn from. That offers an opportunity to combine the knowledge of experienced members with fresh ideas every year. That keeps us moving and open to new modalities and ways of thinking.”
"I enjoy getting to know supervisees and the unique perspectives they bring to clinical work, including their previous training, lived experiences, and worldview. I also love the innovative and creative ideas supervisees come up with! "
Get to Know: Our Trainees Past and Present
The MARI Experience
"I’ve felt really supported in my training goals. The clinical supervisors have done the heavy lifting to make my goals work."
"MARI is a kind and welcoming place, other trainees have gone out of their way to say hi and normalize stress and experience. Staff and fellow clinicians are amazing, I can't say enough about them."
"I like that we have the opportunity to learn from different individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives and education."
"My training experience was transformative. I learned so much about the field, various therapeutic interventions, and I was given opportunities to successfully collaborate with and learn from colleagues. I had a wonderful supervisor, and I believe I learned something from each member of the Senior Staff."
"Every supervisor is focused on your goals and what you want to get out of the program. They help you to learn what you are interested in and provide ample opportunities."
Welcome to Ann Arbor!
Ann Arbor is often listed as a great place to live, work, eat, and explore (see: lists of the nation’s “top,” “great” and “best” places to live). Previous interns often note they loved Ann Arbor because it combines the amenities of a bigger city, but with the charm of a small town.
Resources:
- Virtual Tour(s) of the University of Michigan's Campus, both Central and North Campuses
- Check out the Ann Arbor Observer City Guide to get a flavor of the town.
- To learn more about the University of Michigan, visit umich.edu.
