Although increasing efforts have been made in recent years to address impairment in practicing psychologists, little regarding how to deal with impairment early in the professional career has been reported. The predoctoral internship is a pivotal training experience, which makes it a critical stage at which to assess and deal with impairment. We identify criteria of impairment, suggest components to be included in any evaluation model, identify guidelines and procedures for ensuring due process, and recommend strategies for prevention and remediation.Within the past 5 years, psychologists have devoted increasing attention to the identification and amelioration of personal distress that interferes with professional functioning. This increased awareness reflects a sensitivity to colleagues' needs and is consistent with two general professional responsibilities: accountability to the public and maintenance of professional standards (Laliotis & Grayson, 1985). These responsibilities are addressed directly in the Ethical Principles of Psychologists (American Psychological Association. 1981), specifically by Principle 1 (Responsibility) and Principle 6

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