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Book SynopsisWith contributions by more than 40 experts in the field, this comprehensive text details the stepsnecessarytobuilda career in neuropsychologyand outlinesthe core competenciesstudents and trainees must master along the way. Contributors sharehelpful tips and guidance on topics as wide-ranging as getting into graduate schoolandnavigatingthe application process,gaininginternships and fellowships,licensure and certification, and finding a job. Chapters on competencies discuss common issues involving teachingand supervision, assessment,research, grants, ethics, and diversity, as well as personaland professionalfactors such as work–lifeintegration, advocacy, and mentorship.The content and structure of the book is based on the most up-to-date specialty training and education standards.
This indispensablevolume will serve as afoundational resourceforreaders whose aim is to become a neuropsychologist in any of the associated fields of health care, research,
Table of ContentsContributors
Foreword. What It Means to Be a Neuropsychologist in an Evolving Field
Antonio E. Puente Acknowledgments
Introduction. On Becoming a Neuropsychologist
Cady BlockPart I: Timeline for Training and Career Entry in Neuropsychology Chapter 1. Applying and Getting Into Graduate School
Julie Suhr, Steven Paul Woods, Claire Alexander, and Michelle Babicz Chapter 2. Preparing for and Obtaining a Predoctoral Internship in Neuropsychology
Emily Kellogg, Brittany Cerbone, Laura Kenealy, and Robert Collins Chapter 3. Preparing for and Obtaining a Postdoctoral Fellowship
Douglas Bodin Chapter 4. Professional Licensure and Credentialing
Joseph Ackerson and Cady Block Chapter 5. Board Certification in Neuropsychology
Christopher Grote, Jason R. Soble, and Adeline León Chapter 6. Finding a Job: Clinical Careers in Neuropsychology
Heather G. Belanger, Jason R. Soble, Edward Peck III, Patrick Armistead-Jehle, Mark Barisa, Lucien Roberts III, and Mike R. Schoenberg Chapter 7. Finding a Job: Research Careers in Neuropsychology
Yana Suchy and Matthew J. EulerPart II: Foundational Competencies in Neuropsychology Chapter 8. Training, Education, and Competencies in Neuropsychology
Brad Roper and Scott Sperling Chapter 9. Classroom Teaching and Clinical Supervision Competencies
Leslie Guidotti Breting and Douglas M. Whiteside Chapter 10. Consultation, Assessment, and Intervention Competencies
Amy Heffelfinger and Julie Janecek Chapter 11. Neuroanatomy Training and Competencies
Michael Parsons and Cady Block Chapter 12. Research Development and Dissemination Competencies
Derin Cobia, Dalin Pulsipher, and Cady Block Chapter 13. Research Awards and Grantsmanship Competencies
Stephanie Kielb and Cady Block Chapter 14. Ethics, Legal Standards, and Policy in Neuropsychology
Dede Ukueberuwa, Christopher Nguyen, and Daniel Tranel Chapter 15. Individual and Cultural Diversity Competencies
Christopher Nguyen, Octavio Santos, and Daryl Fujii Chapter 16. Self-Care and Work–Life Integration Competencies
Laura Flashman and Robin Hilsabeck Chapter 17. Mentorship in Clinical Neuropsychology
C. Munro Cullum, Shawn McClintock, and Laura Lacritz Chapter 18. Interdisciplinary Science, Practice, and Education Competencies
Joanne Festa and Christina A. Palmese Chapter 19. Leadership Development Competencies
Cynthia S. Kubu Chapter 20. Advocacy Competencies
Scott A. Sperling, Beth C. Arredondo, Stephanie D. Bajo, and Lucas D. Driskell Index
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