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| Last Updated Date | 11/11/2022 |
| Institutional Affiliation | Palo Alto University |
| Department | Psychology |
| Program Director's Name | Rayna Hirst, PhD |
| Program Director's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Program Address | 1791 Arastradero Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States Map It |
| Program Phone | (650) 417-2025 |
| Program Website | paloaltou.edu |
| Number of Faculty Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology | 0 |
| Year Program was Originally Established | 1988 |
| Application Deadline (MM/DD) | 11/01 |
| Please List Any Additional Information Regarding Your Patient Population | Palo Alto University offers neuropsychological didactic, research, and clinical practicum opportunities in a wide range of settings, including patient populations such as individuals with dementia, traumatic brain injury, learning disorders, neurological disorders like epilepsy, psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, etc. We have partnerships with practica in a wide range of settings, including academic medical centers, VA hospitals, community hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, forensic settings, private practice, and more. |
| Neuropsychology-Related Rounds/Seminars/Conferences Trainees May Attend | Neuropsychology Grand Rounds at Palo Alto University; Neurology and Neuropsychology Grand Rounds at a variety of partner institutions (Stanford, Palo Alto VA Medical Center, University of California - San Francisco, and many others). Seminars and conferences are also available through the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum, California Psychological Association, and Western Psychological Association, as well as national and international conferences. |
| Do Trainees Have Access to Research Databases Relevant to Neuropsychology? | Yes |
| Describe Research Opportunities at Your Site | We have a wide range of core faculty offering research in neuropsychology, including on topics such as dementia, depression, sport-related concussion, traumatic brain injury, substance use, veteran populations, neuroimaging, and more. Additional research opportunities are also available at partnered institutions, such as Stanford, Palo Alto VA Medical Center, UCSF, Kaiser Permanente, etc. |
| Area of the Parent Program | Clinical Psychology |
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| Is There a Defined, Sequential Neuropsychology Curriculum? | Yes |
| Is There a Separate Admission for Neuropsychology? | Yes |
| Intensity of Training Experiences Offered in Clinical Neuropsychology | Major Area of Study |
| Number of Completed Applications for Parent Program in the Preceding Year | 120 |
| Number of Applicants to Parent Program Accepted Into the Program in the Preceding Year | 80 |
| Number of Applicants for Neuropsychology Training Accepted into the Parent Program in the Preceding Year | 15 |
| Number of Neuropsychology Training Positions Anticipated for the Upcoming Year | 15 |
| Is a Neuropsychology-Related Thesis Required? | No |
| Is a Neuropsychology-Related Dissertation Required? | Yes |
| Does the Program Offer at Least Two Courses in Neuropsychology? | Yes |
| Number of Core Neuropsychology Faculty in Parent Program Full-time | 4 |
| Number of Core Neuropsychology Faculty in Parent Program Part-time | 2 |
| Other Adjunct/Consulting Faculty or Courses | 2 |
| Does the Program Offer at Least Two Neuropsychology Practica in Different Settings? | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Functional Neuroanatomy | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Clinical Neurology/Neuropathology | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Neuropsychology of Behavior | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Neuroimaging and Other Neurodiagnostic Techniques | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Techniques of Neuropsychological Assessment | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Techniques of Neuropsychological Consultation | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Techniques of Neuropsychological Intervention | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Neuropsychology Research Training | Yes |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Diversity in Clinical Neuropsychology | Yes |
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