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| Last Updated Date | 10/03/2020 |
| Institutional Affiliation | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine |
| Department | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
| Program Director's Name | Jason J. Washburn, Ph.D., ABPP |
| Program Director's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Program Address | 710 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60611 United States Map It |
| Program Phone | (312) 908-8262 |
| Program Fax | (312) 908-5070 |
| Program Website | northwestern.edu |
| Number of Faculty Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology | 4 |
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| Year Program was Originally Established | 1970 |
| Application Deadline (MM/DD) | 12/01 |
| Patient Population Percentage - Children | 91-100% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Adolescents | 1-10% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Adults | 91-100% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Older Adults | 91-100% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Inpatients | 91-100% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Outpatients | 91-100% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Rehabilitation | 11-20% |
| Primary Disorder(s) in Your Patient Population in Order of Most Frequent | Frequency of primary disorders vary by in-house (Northwestern Medicine & Affiliated) site: (1) Neuropsychology Clinic: Psychiatric disorders, Traumatic brain injury and post-concussive syndromes, Seizure disorders, Brain tumors, Autoimmune disorders, Cerebrovascular disorders, Metabolic disorders |
| Neuropsychology-Related Rounds/Seminars/Conferences Trainees May Attend | Neuropsychology Case Conference (weekly); Psychiatry Grant Rounds (weekly); Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program Grand Rounds (varies); Neurology Grand Rounds (semi-monthly); Cognitive Neuroscience Program Seminars (varies) |
| Please Specify Any Other Didactic Training | Courses assigned to the Major Area of Study in Clinical Neuropsychology: Behavioral Neuroanatomy; Brain and Behavior: Introduction to Neuropsychology; Neuropsychological Assessment; Principles of Neuroimaging. |
| Do Trainees Have Access to Research Databases Relevant to Neuropsychology? | Yes |
| Describe Research Opportunities at Your Site | Our interdepartmental program provides numerous research opportunities in the Major Area of Study in Clinical Neuropsychology. Specifically, current labs within the Clinical Neuropsychology MAS include: Clinical Neuropsychology (PI: Dr. Sandra Weintraub); Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (PI: Dr. Emily Rogalski); Laboratory for Translational Neuropsychology (PI: Dr. Tamar Gefen); Laboratory of Cognitive Control and Clinical Neuroscience (PI: Dr. James Reilly). Dr. Robert Hanlon and Dr. Michael Brook also provide associated research opportunities in forensic neuropsychology. |
| Please Add Any Additional Information to Include in Your Listing | We provide a Major Area of Study in Clinical Neuropsychology, including clinical, curricular, and research opportunities in adult, older adult, and pediatric neuropsychology. |
| Area of the Parent Program | Clinical |
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| Is There a Defined, Sequential Neuropsychology Curriculum? | Yes |
| Is There a Separate Admission for Neuropsychology? | No |
| Intensity of Training Experiences Offered in Clinical Neuropsychology | Major Area of Study |
| Number of Completed Applications for Parent Program in the Preceding Year | 560 |
| Number of Applicants to Parent Program Accepted Into the Program in the Preceding Year | 9 |
| Number of Applicants for Neuropsychology Training Accepted into the Parent Program in the Preceding Year | 2 |
| Number of Neuropsychology Training Positions Anticipated for the Upcoming Year | 0 |
| Is a Neuropsychology-Related Thesis Required? | Yes |
| 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 | 9 |
| Number of Core Neuropsychology Faculty in Parent Program Part-time | 1 |
| Other Adjunct/Consulting Faculty or Courses | Neurology; Neuroscience; Mesulam Center |
| 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 |
| Houston Conference Key Area - Other | Clinical Neuropsychology (Full credit course; Research) |
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