Beginning in 2012 we will offer three tracks, each with a slightly different focus. In all tracks, residents complete four 6-month major rotations. These supervised experiences teach trainees to conduct comprehensive neuropsychological examinations and interventions with patients who have known or suspected CNS dysfunction. Brief descriptions of tracks are below:
- Pediatric Neuropsychology – General Track. This track offers a wide range of opportunities in diverse settings including outpatient neuropsychological assessment through the oncology and congenital specialty clinics, inpatient rehabilitation, the Kennedy Krieger School, and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
- Pediatric Neuropsychology – Outpatient Track. This track offers a range of outpatient opportunities and provides the resident with the opportunity to participate in four different outpatient specialty clinics. In addition to rotations at the Kennedy Krieger School and Center for Autism and Related Disorders, the track includes two outpatient rotations, each involving experiences in two specialty clinics (one combining in the congenital and epilepsy/brain injury specialty clinics, and one combining experiences through the oncology and executive functioning specialty clinics).
- Pediatric Neuropsychology – Neurorehabiltiation Track. This track offers a range of opportunities within the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s rehabilitation continuum of care, including the inpatient rehabilitation unit, specialized transition program, and Sports NeuroRehabiltiation Concussion Clinic. The resident also has experiences through specialty clinics in the department of neuropsychology, including epilepsy/brain injury, oncology, and congenital).
In addition to major rotations, minor rotations are available in clinical programs through Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital (e.g., Spina Bifida, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, NICU Follow-up, Adult Neuropsychology at JHH). Research opportunities are available with core and affiliated faculty throughout the Institute. The population served by the Department of Neuropsychology ranges from birth through young adulthood, and includes a full range of developmental and acquired neurological disorders. The positions are supported by a Maternal and Child Health Bureau Training Grant.
Training begins September 1, 2012. The residency is for a two-year period on a full-time basis. Candidates must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree prior to beginning the residency program. Only graduates of APA/CPA-accredited doctoral programs and APA/CPA-accredited predoctoral internships will be considered. Candidates should have established clinical and research interests in neuropsychology. Residents receive appointments through the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The anticipated stipend for first year residents (PGYI) is $38,496, which includes 10 holidays, two weeks vacation and one week professional/conference time per year. Health insurance is available.
Deadline for receipt of all application materials is January 13, 2012. The Neuropsychology Residency Program will be participating in the APPCN Resident Matching Program. 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. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcripts, 3 letters of reference, 2 assessment examples and copies of publications to: Beth Slomine, Ph.D., ABPP, Director of Training; Department of Neuropsychology; Kennedy Krieger Institute; 707 North Broadway; Baltimore, Maryland 21205. Phone number: (443) 923-2725; fax (443) 923-9105; email: slomine@kennedykrieger.org Web: http://www.kennedykrieger.org Interviews will be arranged at the North American meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
For more information go to: http://www.kennedykrieger.org/professional-training/training-disciplines/neuropsychology/residency-program-overview
