Postdoctoral Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship

The Neuropsychology Fellowship includes a broad range of in-depth training experiences to enhance knowledge of clinical psychology, neuropsychological theory and practice, neuroanatomy, cognitive neuroscience, clinical neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuroimaging, and therapeutic interventions. Consistent with the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology, the Fellowship promotes development of core neuropsychological competencies in assessment, intervention, consultation, supervision, research and professional development. Training involves a combination of clinical, academic and research experiences to prepare students for board certification through the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN).

Clinical rotations include neuropsychological evaluations of individuals with a broad array of disorders including major psychiatric illness, mood disorders, epilepsy, stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, mild cognitive impairment, various forms of dementia, sleep deficits, metabolic disturbances, diabetes, and major organ failure. Comprehensive assessments of adults with ADHD, learning disabilities or other neurodevelopmental disorders are also emphasized.

Fellows work closely with neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, and cognitive neurologists and other professionals in a multi-disciplinary team approach. Training focuses on the integration of medical, psychological, and social factors in the formulation of treatment plans to enhance individual’s quality of life, and to help families understand and cope with ongoing challenges presented by chronic neuropsychiatric problems. Fellows will participate in year-round didactics that emphasize clinical, academic, and professional aspects of neuropsychology.

Scholarly development is an important component of the program, with research mentorship provided by HMS faculty. Fellows will submit a paper for publication by the end of their second year of training and will present their papers orally in a hospital-based clinical or research-oriented seminar. Their research interests will be matched with those of participating HMS faculty.

Fellows will receive academic appointments at Harvard Medical School, work in a major academic medical center, and participate in a variety of in-depth training experiences that includes seminars, clinical case conferences and intensive supervision. Employee benefits are included, plus a competitive stipend.

The postdoctoral program requires a doctorate in clinical psychology or a related field. With the accumulation of postdoctoral hours, applicants should be eligible for licensure in Massachusetts. At the time of application, predoctoral training should be complete or nearly so.

Interested candidates should submit the following by December 10 of the year they are applying:

• A letter of application
• A current CV
• Two work samples (e.g., neuropsychological reports)
• Three letters of reference
• Graduate transcripts

EOE M/F/VET/DISABILITY/GENDER IDENTITY/SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred.

Please email Dr. William Stone and cc Dr. Lili Shaughnessy completed electronic applications.

Paper applications may be mailed to:

William Stone, PhD, ABPP-CN
Director, Neuropsychology Fellowship
Massachusetts Mental Health Center
75 Fenwood Road
Boston, MA 02115

For further information about the program, please contact:

William Stone, PhD, ABPP
617-754-1235
wstone@bidmc.harvard.edu

Lynn (Lili) Shaughnessy, PsyD, ABPP
lshaughn@bidmc.harvard.edu

Nancy Moczyinski, PhD, ABPP
617-632-0908