The neuropsychology fellow is a member of a team that consists of faculty, interns and practicum students. Supervision is provided by the neuropsychology faculty and, as appropriate, by other clinical faculty members. Supervision is a combination of scheduled individual meetings, immediate consultation as needed and group supervision. Multiple opportunities for didactic instruction are available:
Supervised Supervision
The fellow has the opportunity to work with a multilevel team and will take primary responsibility for supervising an intern, under the supervision and in collaboration with the neuropsychology faculty. This intern is generally not focused on neuropsychology and is assigned to KUSM-W for a minor rotation one day per week.
Clinical Neuropsychology Seminar
This weekly didactic training experience focuses on preparation for board certification in neuropsychology. A rotating schedule of topical discussions led by faculty and trainees, review of written board exam preparation materials, mock oral board examinations and guest speakers round out the experience.
Psychiatry Grand Rounds
The Department of Psychiatry conducts these biweekly didactics on topics related to mental health issues in accordance with the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association's guidelines for training doctoral and postgraduate clinicians. Invited local and national speakers offer expertise on a range of topics related to the practice of psychiatry.
Neuropsychology Journal Club
This monthly meeting includes brief presentations by neuropsychology team members on articles related to an assigned topic. Lively discussion among the entire neuropsychology team ensues.
Other Experiences
Additional didactics include annual conferences in neurology, stroke and geriatrics. These meetings provide the fellow with multiple opportunities to present clinical cases and research projects to a variety of audiences. Opportunities are available to participate in the brain and behavior module with medical students, if desired.
