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The academic year 1967-1968 witnessed many changes and innovations in our training program, yet retained the solid foundation that had previously existed.
The main purpose of the Institute is to train qualified psychiatrists to become effective and competent psychoanalysts through personal analysis, didactic courses, and clinical supervision. The cornerstone of our theoretical orientation is based on Karen Horney's contributions to our field. Nevertheless, other approaches to the understanding of the human psyche, as contributed by other analytic schools of thought and philosophy, are offered to our candidates. Many of these approaches are represented in our curriculum by instructors who, in addition to being firmly grounded in Horney's work, have shown particular interest and competency in these other approaches. From these composite experiences, the candidate can evolve his own unique approach to the understanding and treatment of his patients.
The four-year program for candidates-in-training went into operation September 1967. Closer integration with the clinic was also effected. These, I believe, were the two major factors which accounted for the considerable increase in our candidate enrollment. Non-candidate attendance at our basic courses was also greatly increased this year. As a result, we had to add to the number of participating members on our faculty for the coming year—an increase from 36 to 51.
Although the Faculty Council has made it possible for a candidate to complete his training in four years, he may elect to proceed at his own pace for such additional time as he may deem necessary. The opportunities for Karen Horney Fellowships with the stipend of $5,000 over a period of two