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How to Apply

The general neuropsychology and the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) neuropsychology assessment placements are primarily advanced child assessment externships, and thus are most appropriate for students in their third year or beyond. Applicants must have completed coursework in assessment or have had prior externship experience with testing and direct clinical experience with children.

Some CASD rotations have more focused evaluations and are appropriate for doctoral students at all levels of training, including those with less assessment training or experience. These rotations include ASD diagnostics, preschool evaluations and evaluations of individuals with limited language. The externship in the Safe Concussion Outcome, Recovery & Education (SCORE) Program is appropriate for doctoral students at all levels of training who may have less assessment training or experience; or have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents with mild traumatic brain injuries/concussions or sports-related injuries.

Externs are matched to rotations depending on their expressed training interest, schedule availability and background.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the Neuropsychology Externship, upload the following to our online portal:

  • A letter of interest/cover letter

    • Please tell us about your clinical interests and goals for the externship.

  • Your CV

  • A list of test measures administered to patients and number of administrations

  • Graduate transcripts (may be unofficial)

If you want to start the application and finish it later, please note your "return code" and enter it in the upper right of the page when you come back to the site later to avoid duplicate applications. You may apply to one or all tracks with the same application. 

Materials to Be Emailed Separately

  • Two letters of recommendation

Please ask your letter writers to email their recommendation letters directly to Julie Newman, PhD, assistant training director, with "Letter of Recommendation" in the subject line.

Application Deadline

The final deadline for applications to the Division of Neuropsychology is 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026. Interviews will be conducted in February and March. You will receive an automated notification via email that your application has been received and we will follow up individually if any additional materials are needed. We request that you not call to confirm the status of your application in general, though if you receive an offer from another site please email us before making your decision.