1. Clinical Pastoral Education
  2. How to Apply to CPE

How to Apply to CPE

  1. Download the official CPE application here. (Click here for instructions about how to complete a CPE application.)
  2. Consult the table below for the CPE program dates and application deadline. Applications received by the deadline will be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as space allows.  
  3. Once you've completed your CPE application, please email it as one PDF or Word document to David.Fleenor@stonybrookmedicine.edu. 
  4. Direct your reference providers to complete the online reference form here.  

Application Requirements

CPE Residents

  1. Bachelor's degree.
  2. Completion of at least one unit of CPE.  
  3. Ability to work with people from any religious/spiritual background or none.  
  4. Ability to work collaboratively. 
  5. Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. 
  6. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

CPE Interns

  1. Bachelor's degree.
  2. Ability to work with people from any religious/spiritual background or none.  
  3. Ability to work collaboratively. 
  4. Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. 
  5. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

CPE Program Dates

CPE Program Dates Length Clinical
Hours		 Educational
Hours		 Application
Deadline		 Salary
Winter CPE 01/06/25 - 04/04/25 13 weeks 24 hours per week 8 hours
per week		 12/15/24 N/A
Spring CPE 04/07/25 - 06/27/25 12 weeks 24 hours per week 8 hours
per week		 02/15/25 N/A
Extended CPE 01/06/25 - 06/27/25 25 weeks 12 hours per week 4 hours per week 12/15/24 N/A
CPE Residency 09/25/25 - 06/26/26 9 months 30 hours
per week		 7.5 hours
per week		 05/01/25

$35,079 
(annualized at $46,772 per year)

plus benefits
Last Updated
06/24/2022