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| Last Updated Date | 07/20/2023 |
| Institutional Affiliation | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
| Department | Psychiatry |
| Program Director's Name | Richard Robinson |
| Program Director's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Program Address | 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390-9044 United States Map It |
| Program Phone | (214) 648-5277 |
| Program Website | utsouthwestern.edu |
| Number of Faculty Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology | 10 |
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| Year Program was Originally Established | 1958 |
| Application Deadline (MM/DD) | 11/06 |
| Patient Population Percentage - Children | 21-30% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Adults | 31-40% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Older Adults | 21-30% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Inpatients | 11-20% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Outpatients | 71-80% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Rehabilitation | 11-20% |
| Primary Disorder(s) in Your Patient Population in Order of Most Frequent | Disorder composition depends on rotations and area of emphasis: |
| Please List Any Additional Information Regarding Your Patient Population | Rotations vary depending on rotation and interest area. The program has an affiliated internship and interns usually get their first or second choice of placements which allows for specialization at the internship level |
| Neuropsychology-Related Rounds/Seminars/Conferences Trainees May Attend | ANST didactics |
| Please Specify Any Other Didactic Training | Doctoral program weekly didactics |
| Do Trainees Have Access to Research Databases Relevant to Neuropsychology? | Yes |
| Describe Research Opportunities at Your Site | There is a large neuropsychology faculty taking students in their labs with areas of focus that include: aging and dementia, traumatic brain injury, risk factors for cognitive decline, neuromodulation, demyelinating diseases, cancer, test development, culture and diversity related to assessment and diagnosis, novel techniques for assessing cognitive impairment |
| Please Add Any Additional Information to Include in Your Listing | UTSW has an affiliated internship that is completed half time over the 3rd and 4th years in the program. Our students complete their degree and internship in an average or 4.2 years, and are highly competitive for post-doctoral fellowships. |
| Area of the Parent Program | Clinical Psychology |
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| Is There a Defined, Sequential Neuropsychology Curriculum? | No |
| Is There a Separate Admission for Neuropsychology? | No |
| Number of Completed Applications for Parent Program in the Preceding Year | 423 |
| Number of Applicants to Parent Program Accepted Into the Program in the Preceding Year | 12 |
| Number of Applicants for Neuropsychology Training Accepted into the Parent Program in the Preceding Year | 4 |
| Number of Neuropsychology Training Positions Anticipated for the Upcoming Year | 10 |
| Is a Neuropsychology-Related Thesis Required? | No |
| Is a Neuropsychology-Related Dissertation Required? | No |
| Does the Program Offer at Least Two Courses in Neuropsychology? | Yes |
| Number of Core Neuropsychology Faculty in Parent Program Full-time | 15 |
| Number of Core Neuropsychology Faculty in Parent Program Part-time | 15 |
| 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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