Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Residency

The two-year Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Residency was re-established at CAVHS in 2020.  In October 2022, we had our initial site visit, and our program is currently “Accredited on contingency.”  Our program is currently a participating member in the Association for Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology.

For further information regarding APA accreditation of these or other accredited training programs, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979

The Psychology Training Program at CAVHS values diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will create a productive work environment in which talents are fully utilized and VA objectives are met. Organizational policies and procedures are designed to promote equal opportunity and provide protection for all staff. CAVHS aspires to combat prejudice, stereotyping, and harassment and is committed to the continued development of the personal and professional skills of its employees, who are treated in a fair and unbiased way and given every encouragement to realize their potential. We aim to ensure that the services we provide to clients and candidates do not discriminate against race, heritage, gender, religious or non-religious beliefs, nationality, family background, age, disability, or sexuality. We encourage applications to our training program from diverse applicants.  Watch this excellent video to learn more about our commitment to diversity.

The Psychology Training Program adheres to APPIC policy regarding offers and acceptances for training. Qualified postdoctoral candidates enrolled in or have completed an APA-accredited graduate program in clinical or counseling psychology are eligible to apply. For more information on current eligibility requirements for participating in Psychology Training in the VA, please visit the following website: https://www.va.gov/oaa/hpt-eligibility.asp

The two-year Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Residency offers two (2) positions that provide two (2) years of specialty training in clinical neuropsychology at the postdoctoral level. The goal of the program is to provide advanced training in the specialty of clinical neuropsychology consistent with the International Neuropsychological Society and Houston Conference specialty guidelines for training in Clinical Neuropsychology. Residents are prepared for independent practice as neuropsychologists who also meet eligibility requirements for American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN) through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.

APPCN national match number: 9101

Applications due: January 8, 2024

December 5, 2023 @ 10am (CST)  Click here to join the 12/5 webinar

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