Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology
Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland USA
Director of Psychology Training: William Stiers, Ph.D., ABPP (RP)
Program Director, Neuropsychology Training Program: Kathleen Kortte, Ph.D., ABPP (RP)
Postdoctoral Training Program in Neuropsychology
This postdoctoral training program in Neuropsychology is a participating member of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN).
NOTE: As of 1/1/09, there have been changes in our program leadership. Our previous training director, Douglas Johnson-Greene, Ph.D., ABPP (RP, CN, CP) has left to take a leadership position at the University of Miami of School of Medicine. Kathleen Kortte, Ph.D., ABPP (RP) has taken the position of program director of Neuropsychology training with William Stiers, Ph.D., ABPP (RP) assuming the position of overall director of psychology training.
Our Neuropsychology training program has been an APPCN member program for a number of years, and APPCN has confirmed that we will continue as a member program. Dr. Kortte is in the process of ABCN board certification, and Mark Mahone, Ph.D., ABPP (CN), an ABCN board certified neuropsychologist, is serving as a consultant to our neuropsychology training program during this period. The training didactics and clinical experiences remain unchanged, and remain in compliance with APPCN training standards. These arrangements were approved by the President and Executive Board of APPCN, and any neuropsychology trainee who begins with us in 2009 and successfully completes the 2-year training program will have graduated from an APPCN member program.
Overview:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology training program in Neuropsychology provides training in neuropsychological assessment and treatment of patients within a rehabilitation context who have a wide range of acute and chronic central nervous system disorders.
Assessments include standardized neuropsychological testing instruments, as well as specialized neurobehavioral examination techniques necessary to evaluate individuals with significant motor, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. Rehabilitation neuropsychology treatments derived from the assessments focus on working with patients, families, physicians, and health-care teams to maximize affective, cognitive, and behavioral functioning, as well as social, educational, vocational, and recreational participation.
The population served by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ranges from young adults to the elderly. Trainees will also have opportunities for experiences with children through our collaboration with Kennedy Krieger Institute. The postdoctoral training program in neuropsychology is for a two-year period on a full-time basis.
Setting and Administrative Structure:
Setting: The Johns Hopkins University, founded in Baltimore in 1876 and named after its benefactor, was the first university in the Western Hemisphere founded on the model of the European research institution, where research and the advancement of knowledge were integrally linked to teaching. Thus, the Johns Hopkins University was established as research university, dedicated not just to advancing students' knowledge but also to advancing the state of human knowledge generally, through research and scholarship. Its establishment began a revolution in U.S. higher education, and it remains a leader in both teaching and research. Johns Hopkins University ranks first among U.S. universities in receipt of federal research and development funds and the School of Medicine ranks first among U.S. medical schools in receipt of extramural awards from the National Institutes of Health. Today, the university enrolls 18,000 full-time and part- time students on three major campuses, and employs more than 26,000 people, making it one of the five largest private employers in Maryland. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been ranked as the best hospital in the United States for 18 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Reports.
The professionals in the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation assess and treat patients with a wide variety of disabilities and chronic health conditions. Our resources enable us to provide a full range of services for patients while offering a number of uniquely specialized programs. Our mission is to provide exceptional rehabilitation for our patients through clinical excellence and compassionate care, all dedicated to helping patients achieve their maximum functional capacity and highest quality of life. Our diverse and accomplished faculty and staff are excellent researchers, teachers, and committed clinicians who ensure that patients benefit from the advancing scientific breakthroughs in rehabilitation medicine.
The neuropsychology training program has two primary clinical settings, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital:
Johns Hopkins Hospital – The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a collection of inpatient and outpatient centers, including 37 buildings, 226 separate clinical services and more than 1,000 beds covering over 44 acres. More than a century ago the hospital became the first to integrate fully the missions of teaching, research, and patient care, a synergistic triangle that became a model adopted by virtually every American medical school. Now, for the 19th year in a row, the hospital was recognized as the best hospital in America by U.S. News and World Report. In 2007 the hospital had over 47,000 discharges and over 230,000 outpatient visits. There are two training sites at Johns Hopkins Hospital: an inpatient neurorehabilitation and medical rehabilitation unit, and an outpatient neurorehabilitation program.
Good Samaritan Hospital – The Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has its primary clinical operations at Good Samaritan Hospital, a Johns Hopkins affiliated hospital. Situated on a 43 acre site in residential Baltimore, it is a 269-bed specialty center known for its orthopedic, rheumatology, and rehabilitation programs. Te hospital recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation that includes a full service emergency department and new space for state-of-the-art surgical and outpatient rehabilitation services. The comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program offers a full spectrum of services for individuals with a wide range of disabilities utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach.
The Neuropsychology training program also has an ancillary training site at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute – The Institute opened in 1967, affiliated with Johns Hopkins, and was the first University Affiliated Program in the country. It serves today as a model for similar University Affiliated Programs throughout the United States. The Institute is supported through a variety of federal, state and private funding sources. Designed to serve as a training and research center for health professionals including physicians, psychologists and allied health professionals, the Institute provides an interdisciplinary team approach to complex neurological disorders and neural-developmental disabilities. The Institute also serves a diagnostic and treatment center for children, with beds for 70 inpatients and multiple outpatient specialty clinics.
Administrative Structure: The postdoctoral training program is housed administratively in the Department of Physical Medicine at Rehabilitation – Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation employs 5 full time psychologists who offer a variety of clinical services.
Clinical Training Experiences: The Neuropsychology training program offers supervised experiences in neuropsychological assessment and interventions of individuals with known or suspected central nervous system dysfunction. The postdoctoral training program is designed to provide trainees with the experiences required to meet eligibility requirements for the ABPP Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology through the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology (ABRP) and in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). Our training experiences have been developed in accordance with the Division 22 – Rehabilitation Psychology training guidelines for training in rehabilitation, the INS/Division 40 Guidelines for Postdoctoral Training in Clinical Neuropsychology, the APA guidelines from the National Conference on Postdoctoral Training in Professional Psychology, and the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology. Approximately 70% of the trainee’s time is spent in the delivery of clinical services. Educational/didactic and research experiences comprise the other 30% of the time. In meeting these goals, the Department offers primary training experiences (i.e., major clinical rotations of at least six months) in the following areas:
Inpatient Stroke and Neurorehabilitation (Dr. William Stiers; Good Samaritan Hospital), with focus on neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of adults with acquired brain injuries and illness as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation treatment team. Populations include stroke, brain tumor, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysms, mild TBI, and assorted degenerative neurological conditions. Responsibilities will include neuropsychological evaluation and treatment, behavioral interventions, brief supportive psychological services, and consulting on rehabilitation treatment and discharge planning.
Spinal Cord and Related Disorders (Dr. Laura Adams; Good Samaritan Hospital), with focus on adults with a wide range of chronic medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Many have premorbid and/or comorbid neurological conditions such as dementia, delirium, brain injury, and assorted encephalopathies. Populations include spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, orthopedic injuries, and related medical conditions. Trainees will conduct assessments and interventions, participate on a rehabilitation team with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, and provide recommendations for patient management and discharge disposition.
Inpatient Neurorehabilitation and Medical Rehabilitation (Dr. Pegah Touradji; Johns Hopkins Hospital), with focus on adults with diverse health needs, including stroke, neuro-oncology, and organ transplant patients. The emphasis is on the provision of neuropsychological assessment and interventional services for patients and families, and consultation within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Trainees will engage in cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, behavior management, patient and family education, and discharge planning, and will attend daily rounds and rehabilitation team meetings.
Outpatient Neurorehabilitation (Drs. Kortte, Touradji, and Stiers; Johns Hopkins Hospital), with focus on neuropsychological evaluation of individuals (young adulthood to geriatric) with a wide range of acquired and degenerative brain disorders (e.g., stroke, TBI, infectious, metabolic, and neurodegenerative) and rehabilitation needs (e.g., pain, depression, anxiety, adjustment, family issues). As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, trainees provide feedback and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as psychoeducation and psychotherapy services. Consultation is provided to referral sources such as medical providers, vocational rehabilitation centers, case managers, and psychologists in the community.
In addition to the four major rotations of six months each, the Neuropsychology training program also offers minor rotations (20% time for 6 months) in the following areas:
Pediatric Outpatient Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention (Dr. Mark Mahone; Kennedy Krieger Institute), with focus on neuropsychological evaluation of individuals (infancy through young adulthood) with a wide range of congenital and acquired brain disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, lead poisoning, spina bifida, epilepsy, brain injury). Consultation is provided to medical providers, schools and families. Trainees are also exposed to relevant special education law and its application within the field of pediatric neuropsychology. Responsibilities will include conducting neuropsychological evaluations, providing education and recommendations to family and staff, providing cognitive rehabilitation, providing supportive psychological services, and assisting with treatment planning.
Traumatic Brain Injury (Walter Reed Army Medical Center), with focus on military service members with acquired brain injuries. Trainees will conduct neuropsychological evaluations and develop cognitive rehabilitation treatment plans.
Other Training Experiences:
Research: Postdoctoral trainees are required to participate in and/or develop a research project within the field of Neuropsychology and/or rehabilitation. Resources are available through the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Johns Hopkins research community.
Leadership: The postdoctoral training model is designed to foster leadership skills within the field of professional rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology. Skill areas include not only clinical proficiency, but also independent research, teaching, supervision, advocacy and training. Second-year trainees take responsibility for aspects of the didactic seminars, and are afforded the opportunity to participate in supervision of graduate students.
Interdisciplinary Training: The psychology faculty are part of an academic medical department that has a long tradition of emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary work. Additionally, all major inpatient functional units are part of a multidisciplinary team. This has helped create and maintain a model of interdisciplinary training in the department. Neuropsychology trainees are part of these teams, which includes (but is not limited to) rehabilitation physicians, social work, occupational and physical therapy, speech/language pathology, and nursing.
Didactic Experiences: Neuropsychology trainees participate in a wide range of didactic seminars and grand rounds, both at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Primary didactic training is achieved through two weekly seminar series (one in Rehabilitation Psychology at Johns Hopkins and one in Neuropsychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute), brain cutting, a medical school neurosciences course, and Departmental Grand Rounds.
Journal Club: There are two series of journal clubs, a weekly one in neuropsychology at Good Samaritan Hospital, and a monthly one in rehabilitation psychology at Johns Hopkins.
Supervision and Evaluation: Postdoctoral trainees receive supervision both individually (minimum 5 hours per week) and in group didactic format (2 hours per week). Group supervision opportunities include case presentation, demonstration of new assessment techniques, and review of current research and methods. Each trainee’s primary supervisor provides evaluation of the fellow's progress every three months, and written feedback every six months.
Eligibility: Candidates for the postdoctoral training program must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree and must pass a criminal background check prior to beginning training. They shall have completed a predoctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association. Only graduates of programs accredited by the American Psychological Association will be considered. Candidates for postdoctoral training should have well-established clinical and research interests in rehabilitation and neuropsychology.
Benefits: The Neuropsychology training period begins September 1, 2009. The current stipend for first year fellows (PGYI) is $36,996, which is consistent with current NIH standards for postdoctoral study. Trainees receive appointments through the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions also provide individual health insurance benefits. Trainees are entitled to fifteen (15) vacation days in addition to the ten (10) holidays observed annually at the School of Medicine. Support for travel and professional conferences is provided, currently $1,000 annually and five (5) days. All trainees are provided with office space, including computer, as well as access to Johns Hopkins Medical Library systems.
Application Guidelines: Applicants for this position must submit the following:
(1) Letter of interest: (no longer than two single-spaced pages) stating career goals and interests; dissertation status and anticipated date of graduation
(2) Curriculum vita
(3) Official graduate school transcripts
(4) APPCN Doctoral Training Verification Form signed by dissertation Chair
(5) Three (3) letters of reference
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS, INCLUDING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, IS JANUARY 5, 2009. Please note that incomplete applications or applications received after January 5th will not be reviewed.
We anticipate conducting interviews for competitive applicants at the annual INS meeting in Atlanta, Georgia in February 2009 or through on-site interviews.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation adheres to a policy of procedural safeguards designed to protect applicants’ rights to make a free choice among training offers. These guidelines include adherence to a standard notification date and limitations on discussion of rankings prior to the notification date in accordance with APPCN policy.
All application materials should be sent to:
Kathleen B. Kortte, Ph.D., ABPP(RP)
600 N. Wolfe Street
Dept of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Phipps 174
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-614-4238
Postdoctoral Training Program in Rehabilitation Psychology
Overview:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology training program in Rehabilitation Psychology provides training in rehabilitation psychology assessment and treatment of patients within a rehabilitation context who have a wide range of acute and chronic central nervous system disorders, *
Assessments include standardized neuropsychological testing instruments, as well as specialized neurobehavioral examination techniques necessary to evaluate individuals with significant motor, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. Rehabilitation Psychology treatments derived from the assessments focus on working with patients, families, physicians, and health-care teams to maximize affective, cognitive, and behavioral functioning, as well as social, educational, vocational, and recreational participation.
The population served by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ranges from young adults to the elderly. Trainees will also have opportunities for experiences with children The postdoctoral training program in Rehabilitation Psychology is for a two-year period on a full-time basis.
Setting and Administrative Structure:
Setting: The Johns Hopkins University, founded in Baltimore in 1876 and named after its benefactor, was the first university in the Western Hemisphere founded on the model of the European research institution, where research and the advancement of knowledge were integrally linked to teaching. Thus, the Johns Hopkins University was established as research university, dedicated not just to advancing students' knowledge but also to advancing the state of human knowledge generally, through research and scholarship. Its establishment began a revolution in U.S. higher education, and it remains a leader in both teaching and research. Johns Hopkins University ranks first among U.S. universities in receipt of federal research and development funds and the School of Medicine ranks first among U.S. medical schools in receipt of extramural awards from the National Institutes of Health. Today, the university enrolls 18,000 full-time and part- time students on three major campuses, and employs more than 26,000 people, making it one of the five largest private employers in Maryland. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been ranked as the best hospital in the United States for 18 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Reports.
The professionals in the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation assess and treat patients with a wide variety of disabilities and chronic health conditions. Our resources enable us to provide a full range of services for patients while offering a number of uniquely specialized programs. Our mission is to provide exceptional rehabilitation for our patients through clinical excellence and compassionate care, all dedicated to helping patients achieve their maximum functional capacity and highest quality of life. Our diverse and accomplished faculty and staff are excellent researchers, teachers, and committed clinicians who ensure that patients benefit from the advancing scientific breakthroughs in rehabilitation medicine.
The Rehabilitation Psychology training program has two primary clinical settings, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital:
Johns Hopkins Hospital – The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a collection of inpatient and outpatient centers, including 37 buildings, 226 separate clinical services and more than 1,000 beds covering over 44 acres. More than a century ago the hospital became the first to integrate fully the missions of teaching, research, and patient care, a synergistic triangle that became a model adopted by virtually every American medical school. Now, for the 19th year in a row, the hospital was recognized as the best hospital in America by U.S. News and World Report. In 2007 the hospital had over 47,000 discharges and over 230,000 outpatient visits. There are two training sites at Johns Hopkins Hospital: an inpatient neurorehabilitation and medical rehabilitation unit, and an outpatient neurorehabilitation program.
Good Samaritan Hospital – The Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has its primary clinical operations at Good Samaritan Hospital, a Johns Hopkins affiliated hospital. Situated on a 43 acre site in residential Baltimore, it is a 269-bed specialty center known for its orthopedic, rheumatology, and rehabilitation programs. Te hospital recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation that includes a full service emergency department and new space for state-of-the-art surgical and outpatient rehabilitation services. The comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program offers a full spectrum of services for individuals with a wide range of disabilities utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach.
The Rehabilitation Psychology training program also has a ancillary training site at Johns Hopkins Bayview campus:
Bayview Medical Center – This full-service, community teaching hospital is home to the state's only regional burn center, and is an area-wide trauma center. It is home to one of Maryland's most comprehensive neonatal intensive care units, a sleep disorders center, and a geriatrics center that enjoys a national reputation in the field of aging. A state-of-the-art outpatient center offers extensive clinical programs and technologies. The medical center shares its 130-acre, park-like campus with the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center and two of the National Institutes of Health's clinical research centers.
Administrative Structure: The postdoctoral training program is housed administratively in the Department of Physical Medicine at Rehabilitation – Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation employs 5 full time psychologists who offer a variety of clinical services.
Clinical Training Experiences: The Rehabilitation Psychology training program offers supervised experiences in rehabilitation psychology assessment and interventions of individuals with a variety of disabilities and chronic health conditions. The postdoctoral training program is designed to provide trainees with the experiences required to meet eligibility requirements for the ABPP Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology through the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology (ABRP). Our training experiences have been developed in accordance with the Division 22 – Rehabilitation Psychology training guidelines for training in rehabilitation, and the APA guidelines from the National Conference on Postdoctoral Training in Professional Psychology. Approximately 70% of the trainee’s time is spent in the delivery of clinical services. Educational/didactic and research experiences comprise the other 30% of the time. In meeting these goals, the Department offers primary training experiences (i.e., major clinical rotations of at least six months) in the following areas:
Inpatient Stroke and Neurorehabilitation (Dr. William Stiers; Good Samaritan Hospital), with focus on rehabilitation psychology evaluation and treatment of adults with acquired brain injuries and illness as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation treatment team. Populations include stroke, brain tumor, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysms, mild TBI, and assorted degenerative neurological conditions. Responsibilities will include rehabilitation psychology evaluation and treatment, behavioral interventions, brief supportive psychological services, and consulting on rehabilitation treatment and discharge planning.
Spinal Cord and Related Disorders (Dr. Laura Adams; Good Samaritan Hospital), with focus on adults with a wide range of chronic medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Many have premorbid and/or comorbid neurological conditions such as dementia, delirium, brain injury, and assorted encephalopathies. Populations include spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, orthopedic injuries, and related medical conditions. Trainees will conduct rehabilitation psychology assessments and interventions, participate on a rehabilitation team with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, and provide recommendations for patient management and discharge disposition.
Inpatient Neurorehabilitation and Medical Rehabilitation (Dr. Pegah Touradji; Johns Hopkins Hospital), with focus on adults with diverse health needs, including stroke, neuro-oncology, and organ transplant patients. The emphasis is on the provision of rehabilitation psychology assessment and interventional services for patients and families, and consultation within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Trainees will engage in psychological assessment and rehabilitation, behavior management, patient and family education, and discharge planning, and will attend daily rounds and rehabilitation team meetings.
Outpatient Rehabilitation (Drs. Adams and Wegener; Johns Hopkins Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital), with focus on rehabilitation psychology evaluation of individuals (young adulthood to geriatric) with a wide range of acquired and degenerative brain disorders (e.g., stroke, TBI, infectious, metabolic, and neurodegenerative) and rehabilitation needs (e.g., pain, depression, anxiety, adjustment, family issues). Trainees provide feedback and cognitive rehabilitation services, as well as psychoeducation and psychotherapy services. Consultation is provided to referral sources such as medical providers, vocational rehabilitation centers, case managers, and psychologists in the community.
In addition to the four major rotations of six months each, the Rehabilitation Psychology training program also offers minor rotations (20% time for 6 months) in the following areas:
Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Psychology (Dr. Cindy Salorio; Kennedy Krieger Institute), with focus on Rehabilitation Psychology evaluation of individuals (infancy through young adulthood) with a wide range of congenital and acquired disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, lead poisoning, spina bifida, epilepsy, brain injury). Consultation is provided to medical providers, schools and families. Responsibilities will include conducting Rehabilitation Psychology evaluations, providing education and recommendations to family and staff, providing psychological rehabilitation interventions, providing supportive psychological services, and assisting with treatment planning.
Burn Rehabilitation (Dr. James Fauerbach; Bayview Medical Center), with focus on adult burn inpatients. Trainees will work in a multidisciplinary team to provide Rehabilitation Psychology assessment and interventions to burn survivors.
Other Training Experiences:
Research: Postdoctoral trainees are required to participate in and/or develop a research project within the field of Rehabilitation Psychology. Resources are available through the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Johns Hopkins research community.
Leadership: The postdoctoral training model is designed to foster leadership skills within the field of professional rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology. Skill areas include not only clinical proficiency, but also independent research, teaching, supervision, advocacy and training. Second-year trainees take responsibility for aspects of the didactic seminars, and are afforded the opportunity to participate in supervision of graduate students.
Interdisciplinary Training: The psychology faculty are part of an academic medical department that has a long tradition of emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary work. Additionally, all major inpatient functional units are part of a multidisciplinary team. This has helped create and maintain a model of interdisciplinary training in the department. Rehabilitation Psychology trainees are part of these teams, which includes (but is not limited to) rehabilitation physicians, social work, occupational and physical therapy, speech/language pathology, and nursing.
Didactic Experiences: Rehabilitation Psychology trainees participate in a wide range of didactic seminars and grand rounds at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Primary didactic training is achieved through a weekly seminar series in Rehabilitation Psychology and Departmental Grand Rounds. Many other specialized didactic series are available, including pain, neuropsychology, and others.
Journal Club: There are two series of journal clubs, a weekly one in neuropsychology at Good Samaritan Hospital, and a monthly one in rehabilitation psychology at Johns Hopkins.
Supervision and Evaluation: Postdoctoral trainees receive supervision both individually (minimum 5 hours per week) and in group didactic format (2 hours per week). Group supervision opportunities include case presentation, demonstration of new assessment techniques, and review of current research and methods. Each trainee’s primary supervisor provides evaluation of the fellow's progress every three months, and written feedback every six months.
Eligibility: Candidates for the postdoctoral training program must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree and must pass a criminal background check prior to beginning training. They shall have completed a predoctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association. Only graduates of programs accredited by the American Psychological Association will be considered. Candidates for postdoctoral training should have well-established clinical and research interests in rehabilitation.
Benefits: The Rehabilitation Psychology training period begins September 1, 2009. The current stipend for first year fellows (PGYI) is $36,996, which is consistent with current NIH standards for postdoctoral study. Trainees receive appointments through the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions also provide individual health insurance benefits. Trainees are entitled to fifteen (15) vacation days in addition to the ten (10) holidays observed annually at the School of Medicine. Support for travel and professional conferences is provided, currently $1,000 annually and five (5) days. All trainees are provided with office space, including computer, as well as access to Johns Hopkins Medical Library systems.
Application Guidelines: Applicants for this position must submit the following:
(1) Letter of interest: (no longer than two single-spaced pages) stating career goals and interests; dissertation status and anticipated date of graduation
(2) Curriculum vita
(3) Official graduate school transcripts
(4) Three (3) letters of reference
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS, INCLUDING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, IS JANUARY 5, 2009. Please note that incomplete applications or applications received after January 5th will not be reviewed.
We anticipate conducting interviews for competitive applicants at the annual Rehabilitation Psychology meeting in Jacksonville, Florida in February 2009 or through on-site interviews.
All application materials should be sent to:
William Stiers, Ph.D.
Good Samaritan POB Suite 406
5601 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21239
443/444-4700
