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Postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology in America: how did we get here and where do recent applicants suggest we go next? Clin Neuropsychol 2016 Nov;30(8):1371-1379

Date

10/22/2016

Pubmed ID

27685094

DOI

10.1080/13854046.2016.1199739

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84981736498 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   4 Citations

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The United States appears to be the only country which typically requires completion of a two-year postdoctoral fellowship for one to be considered competent to practice clinical neuropsychology. We review the history of how this came to be in the United States. Further, we describe obstacles that postdoctoral trainees face during this stage of training.

METHOD: We first describe the most significant events leading to the requirement of a two-year fellowship in clinical neuropsychology. Next, we describe factors that trainees face when selecting and completing postdoctoral training. Finally, we review the results of the most recent annual survey of applicants for postdoctoral training to measure their experiences.

RESULTS: Postdoctoral training in the United States is a relatively recent requirement in neuropsychology. Trainees face many obstacles when obtaining a postdoctoral position some of which can be addressed by the field.

CONCLUSIONS: Training in Clinical Neuropsychology in the United States has evolved considerably over at least the last 45 or so years to the point that a two-year postdoctoral fellowship is now required for one to be a candidate for board certification through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology. We review many of the challenges that postdoctoral trainees face and provide survey data to describe their experiences and preferences.

Author List

Bodin D, Butts AM, Grote CL

Author

Alissa Butts PhD Associate Professor in the Neurology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Certification
Fellowships and Scholarships
Humans
Internship, Nonmedical
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology
Psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States