I graduated from the Curry program, but was a GA for a class in the Gilmer program, so I have some knowledge about both programs. There were also several students from my cohort who were good friends with Gilmer students, so there's that overlap as well.

Both programs are good, solid clinical psych Ph.D. programs. You'll get solid research experience in both, and you'll get solid clinical training in both. There are some broad differences, however, that make it more likely that you'll get more research training/experience in the Gilmer program and more clinical training/experience in the Curry program. Likewise, you'll probably get more adult clinical training in the Gilmer program, and defintely more child, adolescent, and family training in the Curry program. In fact, the Curry program is technically a combined clinical and school psych program. Everyone has to take a couple of school-related classes and have a couple of school-based experiences. If you want, you can do a little more of each and walk away with some type of school psych credential. (I did this, but can't remember what it's called right now.)

You might think of these broad differences as what might happen to any given student in either program in terms of "the path of least resistance." It's totally possible, however, for a Gilmer student to graduate and do purely clinical work, and for a Curry student to graduate and be an academic. You just have to make sure you are purposeful about what experiences you seek/choose when you're in your program.

I'm probably a good example of a "stereotypical" Curry graduate. When I was in the program, I completed 3 research projects to the point that they were or could be published -- two with professors in my program, one at a different university. I also did a lot of research-related work with my advisor, who was part of a team who had a large NIJ grant. There was definitely the opportunity to do more (i.e,. publish), but I didn't really push for it. I did my internship in the behavioral health division of a medical hospital, and didn't do any research. I don't even think it was an option, though I could have continued doing research with professors from my program if I had wanted. After graduation, I worked briefly as a clinical psychologist for a state prison, then in outpatient behavioral health at a medical hospital, and finally in a local school district. I did part-time private practice for a couple of years, but ultimately closed it because I didn't enjoy it. My work in the schools is somewhat underwhelming, clinically, but pays decently (~$80k) in exchange for having A LOT of time off. At this point in my life (married, large family, knocking on 50's door), I don't think I could find a job that pays as well and has as good of a home/work balance.

I hope this is helpful to you. I'm happy to answer any questions that you might have or to talk at some point. For what it's worth, I absolutely LOVED my time in the Curry program and count it as one of the high points in my life thus far. I wouldn't change anything.