While not an explicit requirement of the internship, doctoral interns are encouraged to begin to develop a specific interest and specialty. This may be in research on a particular topic relevant to the internship, or it may be in developing specific group treatment approaches for behavior change. Integrated care is associated with several areas and may be of interest to the doctoral intern. These include, but are not limited to:
- Cardiology
- Respiratory disorders
- Oncology
- Pain management
- Wellness promotion
- Chronic illness