The Adult Neuropsychology Center in the Department of Psychiatry provides a neuropsychology externship for doctoral candidates in Psychology (PhD and PsyD). The externship is an opportunity to gain experience in neuropsychological assessment. The externship is part of the training program that includes an APA-Accredited Adult Psychology Internship and post-doctoral fellowship that conforms to the Houston Conference Guidelines.
The Neuropsychology Externship Program is a full-year, part-time (16 hours per week) training experience that provides focused training about the purposes and uses of neuropsychological assessment. Both inpatient and outpatient populations are served. Training includes test administration and scoring, interpretation/analysis of results, report writing, and patient/family feedback. In addition, weekly didactic lectures (Tuesday mornings), grand rounds, and monthly case conferences are an integral part of the training experience; the Didactic part of the program requires approximately two - three hours per week. Approximately one full testing battery is conducted weekly. Students receive one to two hours of weekly individual supervision. This externship starts in July.
How to Apply
Starting for the 2025 application cycle, our program will participate in the Northeastern Regional Externship Match (Extern Match). More information on the application process coming in November 2025.
Applications will only be accepted/reviewed via the Extern Match Portal and should include:
- Curriculum vitae/CV
- Cover letter
- Copy of one de-identified test report
- Two letters of recommendation.
This externship is open to 3rd and 4th year students. Some testing experience is preferred. Tuesday mornings are a requirement.