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: The UM Division of Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences offers a year-long practicum training opportunity for doctoral students interested in participating in NIH funded clinical research, as well as clinical training on the medical school campus at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Populations include pediatric (~20%), adult (20%) and geriatric (60%) patients with a wide array of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Students will learn the skills necessary for clinical interviewing, standardized administration of a wide range of neuropsychological and psychological measures, learn to accurately score and interpret test data, develop a greater understanding of psychometrics, and begin to establish the basics of comprehensive report writing skills. Attendance and participation in our bi-weekly didactic trainings, and bi-weekly Grand Rounds sessions is strongly encouraged. Practicum students receive one-on-one and group supervision weekly. Students are encouraged to explore their scholarly interests and submission of posters to scientific conferences is strongly encouraged. 16 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Required Training Prerequisites: Intellectual testing and psychological testing courses are required. Suggested prerequisites: Neuropsychology concentration courses are not required, but preferred. Attendance at specific meetings: Other requirements: All UM volunteer service requirements including tuberculosis screening must be completed prior to having direct patient contact. First, second or elective practicum students interested in the science and practice of neuropsychology. Practicum students must commit to one year of training. Exceptions are made for elective practicum students that will be transitioning into internship, where a complete year is not required. List specific evening hours required: Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Children, Adults, Geriatrics N/A ✔ N/A Neuropsychological assessment 154