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Research and Student Research Psychoanalysts

A Research Psychoanalyst is an individual who has graduated from an approved psychoanalytic institution and is registered with the Board. Research Psychoanalysts may engage in psychoanalysis as an adjunct to teaching, training, or research.

Frequently Asked Questions

Research and Student Research Psychoanalyst — Transfer to Board of Psychology

What is the reason for the transfer?

Senate Bill (SB) 815 of 2023 is a California law that transferred the Research Psychoanalyst program from the Medical Board of California to the Board of Psychology.

How will this change affect existing registrants or the regulation of research psychoanalytic institutions?

This change will not immediately impact registrants (or their practice authority) or research psychoanalytic institutions. However, the Board of Psychology is considering specific law changes that may interest you. These proposals were discussed at a public meeting on September 20, 2024. To review them, visit Board of Psychology's website and scroll down to the Research Psychoanalyst Ad hoc Committee section.

What is the timeline for the transfer?

Effective January 1, 2025, all aspects of the Research Psychoanalyst Program will be regulated by the Board of Psychology, including the Research Psychoanalyst and Student Research Psychoanalyst license types and the regulation of research psychoanalytic institutions.

Who can I contact for more information or registration renewal questions?

After January 1, 2025, please direct all inquiries relating to the Research Psychoanalyst Program to the Board of Psychology at: