Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Children’s National Hospital offers a two-year, full-time fellowship position in pediatric neuropsychology. Our training takes place in a pediatric academic medical setting, and combines clinical, didactic, and research activities to prepare you for a career in clinical-academic neuropsychology. As a member of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN), our program is designed to conform to guidelines set forth by the INS-APA Division 40 Task Force and the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology, and we work with APPCN to implement updated training models as they emerge. These positions offer a Major Area of Study in neuropsychology per the taxonomy for education and training in clinical neuropsychology.

As the leading pediatric health system in the Washington, D.C., area, Children’s National is dedicated to caring for children throughout our community. The Division of Neuropsychology has its main office at an outpatient facility in Rockville, Maryland, and provides services at several locations in D.C., and suburban Maryland. Fellows work with children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental and medical/ neurological disorders from many cultural backgrounds and countries. We are particularly known for expertise in pediatric concussion, autism, and the effects of medical and developmental disorders on executive functions. Development of assessment tools and research-based treatments are also areas of unique strength. We champion health equity and have a commitment to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our faculty members are dedicated to serving the needs of the larger community including efforts in clinically relevant research, advocacy, and training the next generation of neuropsychology providers.

Children's National is a top academic medical center for research. It is home to the Children's National Research Institute, which focuses on pediatric health breakthroughs and receives funding from federal agencies. Neuropsychology faculty and postdoctoral fellows conduct grant-funded clinical research and frequently publish in high impact, peer-reviewed journals. Our neuropsychology faculty members are leaders in the field, serving as grant reviewers, chair and committee members, professional organization board members and leaders, and panel experts for national and international societies, research consortiums and foundations.

We have two openings this year in Pediatric Neuropsychology. Fellows gain exposure to a wide range of pediatric populations, with a balance between neurodevelopmental and medical/neurological disorders seen on an outpatient basis. Our postdoctoral fellows receive protected research time and participate in a wide range of didactic and professional development opportunities. The program focuses on supporting increasing independence and developing strong professional competencies, so that our trainees are well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities in pediatric neuropsychology.

Fellows are based in our Rockville office, but typically spend some time at other locations in Washington D.C., and Maryland. At all locations, patients are usually seen on an outpatient basis. There may be opportunities to provide consultation or brief service on inpatient units (e.g., shadowing a faculty member, seeing an epilepsy patient during admission for pre-surgical EEG or cortical mapping). We mainly see school-age children through late adolescents, but there are opportunities to see preschoolers according to the fellow’s interests. Referrals include complex neurodevelopmental and medical/neurological disorders. The Washington D.C., metro region is home to a heterogeneous population, and we are committed to providing sensitive and quality care to people from all backgrounds.

Fellowship dates: September 1 - August 31.