Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship Program

Fellows will gain experience in comprehensive and targeted neuropsychological evaluations that include the following skills: 

• Medical record review 
• Clinical interviewing to ascertain pertinent historical information 
• Administration and interpretation of neuropsychological instruments  
• Case conceptualization 
• Provision of feedback to patients and their families 
• Comprehensive report writing 
• Consultation with health care professionals 
• Development of recommendations that seek to ameliorate the impact of brain dysfunction on academic and social functioning 

Fellows gain experience working within an interdisciplinary framework involving regular interactions with team members, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, special educators, occupational and physical therapists, speech/language pathologists, nutritionists, child life specialists, and chaplains. Supervision of clinical trainees (i.e., interns and graduate students) is encouraged, especially during the second year. 

Fellows participate in approximately two comprehensive clinical evaluations per week, based on their level of interest and involvement in providing therapeutic interventions and conducting independent research. Fellows receive two or more hours of individual supervision weekly, provided by licensed clinical neuropsychologists and psychologists. Fellows receive regular performance feedback with written feedback provided every three months. 

Fellows are required to participate in and/or develop a research project within the field of neuropsychology. It is expected that fellows will gain experience in:  

• Critical review of empirical studies 
• Research design 
• Statistical analysis 
• Dissemination of findings through presentations and publications 

Opportunities for mentored journal reviews and grant writing are also available. Fellows may tailor research projects within pediatric oncology, pediatric psychology and hematology to better suit their interests. 

• Didactic opportunities include: 
  • Comprehensive, integrated pediatric neuropsychology and pediatric psychology series 
  • Rounds in psychology, hematology, neuro-oncology and neuroradiology 
  • Multidisciplinary seminars, staff meetings and conferences 

Weekly fellow didactics integrate topics of neuroanatomy, neuropsychological conditions in children, and psychosocial care of pediatric patients and their families. To foster a developmental lifespan perspective, training in adult and geriatric neuropsychology is integrated into the didactic curriculum.