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lash · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 5:19 pm Post subject: Social post

Hi everyone, just thought I'd do 2 things with 1 post:

1) Test out the new, revamped forum to make sure it works, and

2) See if anyone else is out there.

The student forum is intended for anyone from students on internship, to graduate students, to undergraduates and others interested in neuropsychology. We can discuss training issues, problems anyone's having with cases, classes, specialty areas, what the next step should be for someone interested in the field, or anything else you can think of that relates to being (or planning to be) a student in neuropsychology.

I'm not starting up any discussions until there are a few more people out there, though, so this is a social call to anyone who has questions, comments, or just wants to introduce themselves.

Take care,
Lee
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krit82 · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 1

hi, my name's kristin, and i'm a junior undergrad. i think i'm interested in clinical neuropsychology, as it was explained to me once, but i honestly am not all that sure as to what it is! Rolling Eyes

can you give me a little summary on what i neuropsychologist does? do they work in hospitals, teach at universities, or a little of both? thanks!

cadenr · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 1 Location: WA

HI. I'm a Junior year undergrad and I'm very interested in neuropsychology. I'm starting to look at grad schools. Hopefully, I can learn a thing or two about what to expect post grad.

jared · Joined: 01 May 2003 Posts: 1

I have some questions regarding the neuropsychology field. It seems to me that clinical neuropsychology allows the individual to assess and rehabilitate using testing and imaging. Many of the programs I have researched claim that testing is the only part that it required, that MRI and fMRI type assessment is not needed. My main question is this: what is the difference between neuropsychology and cognitive/developmental neuroscience. Second, can someone with a neuroscience Ph.D aquire an APA accredited license to practive clinical neuropsychology. Finally, what are the pros and cons of obtaining a Ph.D in either field.
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ndenbest · Posted: Fri May 02, 2003 9:46 am Post subject:

Hey guys, my name is Nick and I'm a senior undergrad at the University of Michigan majoring in biopsychology. I graduate in Dec. and plan to enter grad school the folling fall fo obtain a Ph.D in clinical neuropsychology. I hope to learn more about the field through this site and the many other people interested in the field. Well, talk to ya later, just thought I would introduce myself.

neuropsyched · Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 1 Location: New Orleans, LA

Hi, everyone!

I received my undergrad degree in Psychology about 5 years ago and plan to begin my graduate work in the fall of 2004. I am interested in the research specialty of neuropsych. I've been soaking up as much info as I can for the last 2 months or so, searching both the web & my local library in my spare time (which seems to be rare) for anything related to neuropsych that I can get my eyes focused on. I look forward to chatting w/all of you about this fascinating field! Later! Smile

Heather

RACardarelli · Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 1 Location: Storrs, CT

Hello All,
I'm a 3rd semester sophomore at UConn and am trying to decide between behavioral neuroscience and cognitive psychology, although I am leaning more towards neuro. Looking forward to talking to all of you about the field and what it has to offer.
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Neuromonk · Joined: 18 May 2003 Posts: 1 Location: Charleston, SC

Hello, I'd like to join the small chat and say my piece. Seems like a smaller minority of people recognize this field, and in some ways it creates a community. But that is just an observation from the outside.

The links on this page are really useful. Some point to obvious grad programs in neuropsych, and others you have to really look into.

Will be applying this fall - really like it in research when I look (for example) at a list of words from a completed neuro-test like the Cowat, and feel as though I can read into the person's mind and see the wheels turning. I'm sure I'll be seeing more of that firsthand if I have my way.

As far as questions, I suppose I wonder where the future of neuropsychology is headed, as well as the formal training setting. Will we be seeing more separation between clinical and neuropsychological practica, or will they always be joined at the hip.

A few pointers on some 'hidden jem' schools that one might overlook may be helpful.
Take care!

m Very Happy

Rachel · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 11:01 am Post subject:

Hi!

My name's Rachel, I graduated from Bowdoin College a year ago with a degree in neuroscience (I also spent a year at Amherst College studying neuro stuff). I've been working for Harvard Med School at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts for the past year as a clinical research assistant... I screen scizophrenic patients, do chart reviews to determine if they would be a good candidate for our EEG study, conduct all of the neuropsychological testing on our subjects, conduct the clinical interview, and administer a research EEG. It's pretty fun and I'm loving what I do!

I want to go to grad school in 2004 to get a doctorate of neuropsychology or a clinical psych PhD. I'm specifically interested in the neuropsychology of psychiatric disorders. Right now I"m in the process of writing schools and getting info from them...

If anyone wants to talk about any of this, feel free to email me!

rachel_berman@hms.harvard.edu

--Rachel

Ally · Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 1

Hello All! My name is Ally and I am a senior undergrad and plan on applying to doctoral programs after I graduate. I am very interested in the field of neuropsychology and just wanted to join any discussion held on the subject. I want to learn all I can about the processes involved in acquiring the education as well as simply learning what others are interested in. Look forward to talking more.

cpolance · Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 1

I am entering a PsyD program with a neuropsych specialty in the fall. I look forward to learning from everyone!

Minue · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:15 am Post subject:

Hello everyone!

My name is Minue, and currently I'm a senior undergraduate student.

I've been also working for Harvard Medical School at McLean Hospital (Brain Imaging Center) in Massachusetts for some time as a volunteer research assistant.

I am quite interested in neuroimaging, but unfortunately I have very little prior experience in funtional imaging techniques such as fMRI.
I'm looking forward to learn more about funtional imaging here, not to mention other neuropsychological stuffs.

Have a nice day Smile

MaryLynne · Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 1

Hi! I'm Mary Lynne, in Ohio. I have my undergrad degree in Early Childhood Education, and I am a trainer/consultant. I do a lot of workshops on the brain and learning research for parents and teachers. I am fascinated with the brain research, and want to learn more about it, and especially how to apply it to early childhood development. Neurophychology seems the best way to get there. Is anyone else especially interested in the brain research and how to apply it? Does pursing a degree in Neurophych seem a reasonable way to get there?

Thanks!
Mary Lynne

lady_bug1_3 · Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 3

Hi!!

My name is Katy, and I am a junior undergrad in Arkansas. I am interested in the field and hope to learn as much as I can about what all is involved in the field, how to move further into it, and what options there are for work after education. I also hope to be able to provide others with information they need that I have gathered. I am excited to start interacting with others who are interested in this field because, where I am, no other student is training for work in neuropsychology. It will be fun to learn and to share enthusiasm.
Thanks all!
~Katy~

philaneurona · Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Philadelphia

Lee,

Hi, I saw your response and thought I would do the same, that is, make sure that this works and that there are actually others out there logged in to a site devoted to neuropsychology. I found this site through a long and winding road of other links, basically as a result of my wondering through the annals of cyberspace trying to find out different career options for clinical neuropsychologists. So I'm working as a research assistant right now at the Univ. of Pennsylvania, in the Unit for Experimental Psychiatry. I am applying to PhD programs in clinical psych, particularly neurpsych. I like Drexel's program, as well as the joint UCSD/SDSU program. But I am always searching for other clin. programs with a specialization in neuropsych.

I think my interest in neuropsych started when I was working in a sleep disorders clinic and I was formally trained to give neuropsych. assessments (though my duties at that job at the time prevented me form aquring much practice.) Now my position is much more research-based, which is great for the experience, but I do miss the interaction with patients. I guess I'm convinced that clinical neuropsych can offer the best of both worlds in that regard. (If you have any thoughts on this, I'm all ears.)

Also, I'm curious as to where you (and others) are in your career. Are you currently in a program, and if so how did you end up there (as apposed to other institutions?).

This is certainly becoming longer than I thought, so I'll leave it at that.

Cheers,
Matt
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lash · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 10:50 pm Post subject:

Well, since this was first addressed to me, I'll kick off the responses. There are lots of other programs to look into, and many clinical programs that aren't expressly "neuropsych" programs have great neuropsych training, so don't ignore those just because they aren't extensive neuropsych programs. To a large extent, I think clinical internships like to see that their applicants have a diverse clinical background, so don't sell general clinical programs short--as I've discovered, you'll have plenty of time to get around-the-clock neuropsych experience by the end of your graduate training as well as internship and beyond. (Not that programs like those at Drexel and UCSD aren't excellent, I just want to make sure that people know there are other excellent options out there.) We've got a handy training links page on NPCentral that should be current, with links to many excellent programs that incude neuropsychology training, so check it out if you're curious.

Anyway, as for my personal answer to the other question, I'm wrapping up my time as a grad student at SUNY Albany and moving on to an internship in West Haven, CT. I wound up here because--ready for this?--they accepted me. But beyond that, the obvious factors played a large role: quality of the training, positive relationship among students, general atmosphere, and how well the place prepares you for your future career, whatever it may be. So far, it worked out well for me, so I'd say go with your gut.

I think that's a good conversation topic, actually--where is everyone? Undergrads, grad students, high school students, others? Where are you located right now? What do you do / hope to do?
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