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| Last Updated Date | 10/04/2020 |
| Institutional Affiliation | Kent State University |
| Department | Department of Psychological Sciences |
| Program Director's Name | John Gunstad |
| Program Director's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Program Address | 144 Kent Hall, Kent State University Kent, OH 44242 United States Map It |
| Program Phone | (330) 672-2589 |
| Program Fax | (330) 672-3786 |
| Program Website | kent.edu |
| Number of Faculty Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology | 1 |
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| Application Deadline (MM/DD) | 12/15 |
| Patient Population Percentage - Children | None |
| Patient Population Percentage - Adolescents | 1-10% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Adults | 31-40% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Older Adults | 41-50% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Inpatients | 31-40% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Outpatients | 51-60% |
| Patient Population Percentage - Rehabilitation | 1-10% |
| Primary Disorder(s) in Your Patient Population in Order of Most Frequent | Neurodegenerative conditions, neuropsychiatric disorders, MS, TBI, academic disorders |
| Please List Any Additional Information Regarding Your Patient Population | Graduate students have the opportunity to conduct neuropsychological evaluations in a wide range of patient populations and settings, including an on-campus academic clinic, sports medicine center, inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit, outpatient neurology clinic, and older adult memory loss center. |
| Do Trainees Have Access to Research Databases Relevant to Neuropsychology? | Yes |
| Describe Research Opportunities at Your Site | Please check out our website for details about ongoing research in the lab: www.kentneuropsychology.com |
| Please Add Any Additional Information to Include in Your Listing | The Neuropsychology Specialization within the Clinical Psychology program at Kent State University is modeled after the Houston Conference recommendations. Active research programs within the specialization include the neuropsychology of chronic medical conditions, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Clinical experiences include consultation services in the Kent State University Psychological Clinic, Summa Health Systems Center for Senior Health, and both Summa Health Systems Psychiatry and Geropsychiatry Units. More information is available at: www.kentneuropsychology.com. |
| 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 Neuropsychology Training Positions Anticipated for the Upcoming Year | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Number of Core Neuropsychology Faculty in Parent Program Part-time | 1 |
| Other Adjunct/Consulting Faculty or Courses | Clinical Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Psychopathology/Personality Assessment; Cardiovascular disease, Obesity, AdherenceClinical Psychology/Behavioral MedicineMolecular biology; Neurophysiology; Learning/MemoryMedicineGeriatrics, Psychiatry, Cardiology |
| 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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