Overview
- Barbosa, who said Tuesday he went unmatched for a clinical psychology internship, now plans to return to Brazil in July after his 60-day F-1 grace period ends.
- His program requires a one-year APPIC-accredited internship, and without it he cannot continue training or keep student status under federal rules.
- APPIC reported 4,662 applicants for 3,996 placements this cycle, leaving more than 600 students without internships nationwide.
- International students face extra barriers because about one-third of APPIC sites, including many VA hospitals and prisons, require U.S. citizenship.
- The Chicago runner known for visiting every CTA ‘L’ station plans a June 14 downtown run to finish every street, as his father’s GoFundMe helps cover travel and next steps.