VA BOSTON PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Postdoctoral education and training is designed to be consistent with theFellowship’s training mission and guidelines delineated in the Petition for theRecognition of a Specialty in Professional Psychology submitted by Division 40 ofthe APA to the Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies inProfessional Psychology. These seven core domains are: assessment, intervention,consultation, supervision, research and inquiry, consumer protection andprofessional development.At the completion of the Fellowship, Fellows are expected to demonstrate thefollowing:• Development of advanced skill in the neuropsychological evaluation,treatment and consultation with patients and professionals sufficient topractice on an independent basis;• Development of advanced understanding of brain-behavior relationships;• Scholarly activity, e.g., submission of a study or literature review forpublication, presentation, submission of a grant proposal or outcomeassessment;• A formal evaluation of competency in Criteria 1 through 3;• Fulfillment of eligibility for state or provincial licensure or certification for theindependent practice of psychology;• Fulfillment of eligibility requirements for board certification in clinicalneuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.Teaching Methods: The Fellow will be affiliated with the NeuropsychologicalConsult Service, the Polytrauma Network Site, and the Aphasia Research Center.The Fellow may also be associated with the Geriatric Research, Education, andClinical Center (GRECC), Neurology Memory Disorders Clinic, Neurology EpilepsyClinic, inpatient service through Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (at WestRoxbury) and inpatient psychiatry (at Brockton). The fellow typically completes 2-3neuropsychological evaluations per week across various clinics (as describedbelow). Fellows will gain experience with supervision of more junior trainees(practicum students, interns) under faculty supervision. Fellows also completeindividual and group psychotherapy during fellowship, the frequency and intensityof which may vary depending upon prior training experiences. Psychologicalinterventions will also include feedback about assessment results and education forthe patient and families.The first year of the Fellowship program will focus on general training in advancedskills needed for professional practice in Clinical Neuropsychology. In the secondyear, the Fellow will have the opportunity to work with faculty to develop a trainingplan that best fits their training needs, and may request additional training withinFellowship Training Brochure | 2013 - 2014 Training Year36