How to Apply

The application process for the Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship is extremely competitive. Please read through the information below to learn how to apply, required qualifications, necessary materials and more.

Application Information

Our application process is competitive. We consider applicants who have completed APA/CPA-approved doctoral programs in a relevant area of psychology (usually clinical psychology), and an APA/CPA-accredited clinical predoctoral internship. Please use the taxonomy to describe your graduate work and internship (e.g., a Major Area of Study or Emphasis).

Competitive applicants are well-rounded clinicians in the scientist-practitioner tradition who demonstrate:

Strong prior training in neuropsychology including graduate coursework and clinical didactics in neuropsychology. In addition to core clinical psychology training, applicants should have completed two or more year-long practica/externships and substantial internship rotation(s) in neuropsychology. Please be sure to describe your neuropsychology training experiences clearly in your application.
A clear focus on working with children and adolescents. If you trained at lifespan sites, please indicate the approximate percent time with children/adolescents.
A record of meaningful participation and productivity in research. In addition to completion of an empirical dissertation and formal coursework in statistics and research methods, competitive candidates have a record of multiple peer-reviewed, empirical publications and presentations, strong skills in statistical analysis, and an interest in conducting research on postdoc and beyond. A commitment to shared values. We seek applicants who will value and contribute to our work with heterogeneous and underserved populations and help us provide respectful, responsive care to all.

We have an online portal for submitting your documents. You will be asked to complete our application form online and to upload your documents. If you start the application and want to leave and return later to complete it, please note your "Return Code," and enter it ("Returning?" link at upper right of page) when you come back to the site later. You may apply to one or both positions with a single application.

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Materials to be Uploaded to the Portal by the Applicant

Letter of interest/personal statement: Please tell us about your clinical and research interests and goals. Be sure to indicate the specific position(s) for which you want to be considered and why.
Curriculum Vitae
Two de-identified assessment reports written by the applicant
The Doctoral Training Verification Form (required if your doctoral degree is not yet complete). This form is available from APPCN and should be signed by your training director or dissertation advisor. It can be either uploaded by you to the portal or submitted via email or mail by your advisor.

Materials to be Emailed or Mailed from Other Sources

Three letters of recommendation sent directly (email preferred) from the recommenders. We do not accept letters sent by the applicant. Mailed hard copies should be signed across the seal of the envelope.
Official graduate transcripts sent from your graduate institution(s), electronically or by mail.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation and transcripts should be sent to the address below or emailed.

Laura Kenealy, PhD, ABPP-CN
Division of Neuropsychology
15245 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 350,
Rockville, MD 20850

Email Laura Kenealy, PhD, ABPP-CN (preferred)Fax 301-765-5497

Children’s National is a member of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) and participates in the APPCN Resident Matching Program (the “Match”) administered by the National Matching Service. All applicants must register with the National Matching Service prior to the published NMS deadline. This residency site agrees to abide by the APPCN policy that no person at this facility will solicit, accept or use any ranking related information from any residency applicant.

Interview Notification

Interviews for selected applicants will be available virtually in mid to late January. Multiple dates/times will be available. Applicants will be notified of their status in early January.

Questions?

Questions about the application process or requirements? Please contact Laura Kenealy, PhD, ABPP-CN by email or call 301-765-5439.

Email Laura Kenealy, PhD, ABPP-CN Call 301-765-5439