2017-2018 Practicum Brochure - Doctoral Program

Can students tape sessions with clients using an intervention (not assessment or testin J ) with an informed consent? Yes No . 7 he referring agency must also provide written consent to permit the student to tape sessions. Number of hours per week required: DESCRIBE SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS: SHORT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (250 words or less): CLINICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Client Population(s): Treatment Modality: Assessment Types: Theoretical Orientation: We encourage applications from students with career interests in neuropsychology, who are seeking to become prepared and highly competitive for internship placement. Preference is given to highly motivated individuals with strong work ethic who are seeking "real world" experience only available in a hospital setting. While training opportunities are particularly well-suited for students with pediatric career trajectories, those with lifespan or adult neuropsychology interests are also welcome. Beyond exposure to medically-complex cases, the rotation emphasizes intensive work in areas that include rationale for test selection, interpretation, and conceptualization within a developmental context. There is also a strong focus on parsimonious and accurate reporting of relevant information as well as provision of environmentally valid recommendations. The Neuropsychology Service collaborates with many departments throughout the hospital to provide state-of-the-art evaluations in children with disorders that may affect cognition, behavior, emotional well-being, and social functioning. Our Neurosciences Program was recently ranked #13 nationwide among pediatric hospitals. We receive regular referrals from the epilepsy program, which is world-renowned for the surgical treatment of pediatric seizure disorders. Students are encouraged to attend the weekly multi-disciplinary surgical conference. Other frequent referral sources include Neuro-Oncology (brain tumors and leukemia), Neurosurgery, and Neurogenetics. We are also commencing collaboration with the Neuro-Cardiac program. Students may have further opportunity for assessment of outpatients presenting with various neurodevelopmental disorders. Exceptional students with research interests may have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research or initiate new projects. ✔ 20 hours (minimum) Mandatory Training Sessions: Credentialing must be completed one month prior to start date. Prior to commencing rotations various trainings must be completed including a brief online hospital orientation, onsite training in CPI, training seminars beginning in July, and orientation in August. Required Prerequisites: Good general writing skills, emphasizing the preparation of integrated reports. Prior coursework in neuropsychology, neuroanatomy, and pathophysiology as well as projective and developmental assessment experience is a plus. Attendance at specific meetings: Required attendance at monthly Neuropsychology Case Conference and Didactics. Optional, but recommended noon meetings include: Multidisciplinary Epilepsy Surgery Conference (Wed), Topic-Specific Seminar (Mon), Monthly Lunch and Learn (Tues). Other optional didactics include Grand Rounds, Neuroradiology Rounds, Tumor Boards, Neuro-Oncology Rounds, etc. Specific evening hours required: Testing or supervision may occasionally run into the early evening. Supervision Provided: Individualized and group supervision. We espouse a developmental approach where students transition to independent testing (observe, tested for readiness, observed doing testing). Children, Adolescents, College-age students, Occasional: Infants & Adults Neuropsychological, Intellectual, Behavioral/Emotional, Forensic, Developmental 132