Psychologists become more effective and relevant when they appreciate that many clients hold religious values and commitments. Greater awareness of religion and religious values in the lives of clients may aid clinicians' efforts to provide more accurate assessments and effective treatment plans. The authors use the American Psychological Association's (1992) "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct" as a framework to examine many of the ethical issues relevant when psychologists work with religious clients. This article also provides suggestions for ways in which clinicians may obtain the skills needed to offer competent assessments and interventions with religiously committed clients.

Many practicing psychologists enjoy being involved in training, but clear opportunities for such involvement are not always apparent. When it comes to medical education, the process of getting involved may seem especially mysterious and intimidating. At the same time, the unique competencies that psychologists possess, including their expertise in research, human diversity, the patient-provider relationship, and the psychosocial dimension of illness, can add significant value to the training of competent and compassionate physicians. This article brings together the perspectives of four practicing health service psychologists, one academic psychologist, and one psychiatrist, each of whom has had a significant role in a medical education setting. The authors use their personal examples and illustrations from their own professional journeys to

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