One of the long-standing problematic themes in clinical psychology has involved the gap between research and practice. John Norcross, Past-President of the Society of Clinical Psychology, has been a strong advocate of the need to close this gap. In assuming the presidency in 2010, my goal is to help us work toward some resolution of this unfortunate and long-standing state of affairs. One step in that direction is that the Society’s theme for the forthcoming APA convention in August will be on building a two-way bridge between practice and research.