The Southern California Consortium for Advanced Training in Neuropsychology - Overview
In addition to our mission of providing high quality clinical neuropsychological services throughout southern California, we are committed to the training and education of clinicians interested in pursuing careers in clinical neuropsychology.
The primary objective of our 2 year postdoctoral Pediatric Neuropsychology residency is to provide training in neuropsychological assessment of infants, children, adolescents and young adults with a wide range of central nervous system and developmental disorders.
Our 2-year postdoctoral Adult/Geriatric Neuropsychology residency program has been developed in colloboration with Sharp Hospital and the primary objective of the Consortium Adult/Geriatric residency program is to provide training in the neuropsychological evaluation of adults through seniors with a wide range of central nervous system disorders, including traumatic brain injury, dementia, stroke, and movement disorders.
Our pediatric and adult tracks place a primary emphasis on developing the emerging clinician’s independent practitioner skills in a manner that adheres to current standards in clinical neuropsychology. Our goal is to provide trainees with an experience that reflects as closely as possible the APA Division 40 Guidelines for Postdoctoral Training in Clinical Neuropsychology (1987), the APA guidelines from the National Conference on Postdoctoral Training in Professional Psychology(1993), and the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology(1998). Additionally, the residency program strives to provide trainees with experiences required to meet eligibility requirements for the ABPP Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.
The major focus of the neuropsychology training program is to provide supervised experience in outpatient neuropsychological assessment. Approximately 70% of the resident's time is spent in the delivery of clinical services. Educational/didactic and research experiences comprise the other 30% of the resident's time.
Training Experiences - Adult/Geriatric Residency (Link to Detailed Description)
Fellows are provided with supervised experience in inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological evaluation. Approximately 70% of the resident's time is spent in the direct delivery of clinical services. Educational/didactic and research experiences comprise the other 30% of the resident's time. Trainees participate in seminars, case presentations, journal clubs, test reviews, and grand rounds, both on and off site.
Both adult and pediatric trainees attend weekly neuropsychology rounds at Sharp Rehab Center (Link to Detailed Description)
Eligibility/Application Criteria
Candidates for the postdoctoral residency program must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree prior to beginning the residency. They shall have completed a predoctoral internship accredited by the American/Canadian Psychological Association. Only graduates of programs accredited by the American/Canadian Psychological Association will be considered. Candidates for postdoctoral residency should have well-established clinical and research interests in pediatric neuropsychology.
Applicants must submit the following: Letter of interest (no longer than two single-spaced pages) stating professional and academic preparation and work experience, along with career goals and interests; Curriculum vita; Graduate transcripts; Three (3) letters of reference; Copies or reprints of publications; Two (2) de-identified assessment reports. For the pediatric residency, at least one (preferably both) should be evaluations of children. Interviews for the neuropsychology residency will be held at the annual North American INS meeting in February.
For our pediatric track - DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS, INCLUDING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, IS JANUARY 16, 2013, for our next position opening.
For our adult/geriatric track - DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS, INCLUDING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, IS FEBRUARY 1, 2011, for our next position opening. Please note that the adult track has only recently been registered for the Match. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause given the earlier deadline date and expense related to this change.
Our residency program participates in the APPCN Resident Matching Program. This residency site agrees to abide by te APPCN policy that no person at this facility will soilicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. Details about the Matching Program can be obtained at the APPCN website (http://www.appcn.org). Please note that all applicants for this position must register with the National Matching Service. The PEDIATRIC Program Code Number is: 8273. The ADULT/GERIATRIC Program Code Number is: 8272. Be aware of that there are two tracks!
Application materials for the pediatric fellowship should be forwarded to:
Robert M. Gray, PhD, ABPP-CN
Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California
15644 Pomerado Road, Suite 305, Poway, CA 92064
Phone: 858.693.3113 Email: rgray@anhsocal.com
Application materials for the adult/geriatric fellowship should be forwarded to:
Barbara Schrock, PhD, ABPP-CN
Psychology/Neuropsychology Services
Sharp Rehabilitation Center
2999 Health Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92123-2788
Email inquiries: Barbara.schrock@sharp.com or jhamilton@anhsocal.com
