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Clinical Psychology Advanced Graduate Practicum
Boston Children’s Hospital’s Advanced Graduate Psychology Practicum is an integrated program with in-service training at five sites (outlined below). The program provides in-depth training in neuropsychological and diagnostic assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration in pediatric care.Program features:
- Weekly individual supervisory sessions with a licensed clinical psychologist
(minimum one hour) - Group Supervision
- Grand Rounds
- Journal Clubs
- Seminars
- Clinical and research presentations in a peer supervisory setting.
Application Procedures
Applications will be accepted starting September 1, 2024 and ending December 15, 2024. Interviews and positions will be offered on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.
To apply, please upload a
- Cover letter
- Your CV
- 2 letters of reference
- 1-2 examples of neuropsychological or psychological evaluation reports (indicate which parts were written by you)
to the BCH Psychology Practicum Smartform between September 1, 2024 and December 15, 2024.
You will be asked to indicate your site preference(s). Please note that trainees may still be considered for practicum sites they do not indicate as a top choice. Please direct any questions to Bryana.Berry-Wilson@childrens.harvard.edu
Training Sites
The table below summarizes key information about each of the five practicum sites. Additional details for each site can be found at the end of this announcement.
Arnett Laboratory
2 Brookline Place, Brookline
Division/Department
Labs of Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Medicine
Hours per Week
10-20
Patient Age Range
2-14
Diagnostic Focus
ADHD, ODD, Learning Disorders, Substance Use
Number of Practicum Students
2
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program
300 Longwood Ave, Boston
Division/Department
Cardiology and Psychiatry
Hours per Week
16-20
Patient Age Range
2-23
Diagnostic Focus
Developmental Delay, ASD, ADHD
Number of Practicum Students
2
Developmental Medicine Center
2 Brookline Place, Brookline
Division/Department
Developmental Medicine
Hours per Week
10-20
Patient Age Range
1-14
Diagnostic Focus
ADHD, ASD, ID, Fragile X, Down Syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Number of Practicum Students
2
Faja Laboratory
2 Brookline Place, Brookline
Division/Department
Labs of Cognitive Neuroscience,
Developmental Medicine
Hours per Week
8-16
Patient Age Range
2-35
Diagnostic and Intervention Focus
ASD
Number of Practicum Students
1
Human Neurobehavioral Core Service (HNBCS)
2 Brookline Place, Brookline
Division/Department
Developmental Medicine
Hours per Week
8-20
Patient Age Range
2-Adult
Diagnostic Focus
ASD, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, TSC, range of neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders
Number of Practicum Students
1-2