The Neuropsychology Fellowship’s mission is to provide two years of advanced clinical training and supervision to train the next generation of academic and clinical neuropsychologists.
The program includes didactic and practicum experiences in assessment and intervention that are consistent with the Policy Statement of the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology.
We train advanced skills in neuropsychological evaluation and understanding of brain-behavior relationships. We endeavor to create a teaching environment that instills habits of professionalism, promotes a diverse intellectual culture, and fosters excellence in clinical supervision and mentorship.
Our aim is to develop clinical competencies that enable psychologists to qualify for certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN/ABPP). The residency participates in the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) match program. At completion, fellows will be ready for independent practice.
UAB Division of Neuropsychology
UAB is a large, dynamic, and rapidly expanding academic medical center. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System, a state-of-the-art facility with over 1,157 patient care beds. It is the third largest public hospital in the U.S. UAB Hospital is Alabama's major tertiary care center and a modern medical complex serving approximately 35,000 patients annually. UAB Hospital has been ranked among the Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News and World Report. Our world-class clinical programs include a JACHO-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a Comprehensive MS Center of Excellence. We also have nationally recognized programs in Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, and neuromuscular disorders.
We admit one neuropsychology fellow every two years, as well as a class of nine adult neurology residents annually. Our trainees are afforded exposure to all spectrums of neurological disease during their training at UAB and are guided through appropriate evaluation of these patients by six full-time clinical neuropsychologists and a provider referral network of more than 90 attending neurologists. Faculty are involved in both clinical and academic activities, including direct patient care as well as research. This training occurs in a very welcoming environment that encourages discussion, mutual respect, and thoughtful decision-making.
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Fellowship Program Director
Amy Knight, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Fellowship Director
Neurology Faculty, Division of Neuropsychology
The Division of Neuropsychology currently consists of:
- 6 Neuropsychology Faculty
- 1 Administrative Manager
- 1 Administrative Coordinator
- 4 Psychometrists
- UAB Psychology Intern and multiple Graduate Students in Practicum Rotations
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Application Pre-requisites
The department will only consider applicants from APA/CPA accredited doctoral programs and internships.
Application Procedures
1. Submit their graduate transcripts listing courses, grades, and degrees.
2. Submission of current curriculum vitae.
3. Submission of 2 recent neuropsychological report samples (de-identified).
4. Submission of 3 letters of recommendation from former/current supervisors (emailed to Dr. Knight directly from letter writers)
6. A selection of applicants will be invited for a virtual interview in January 2025.
7. Applicants will be selected through the APPCN Match.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 15, 2024
All inquiries regarding the fellowship as well as application materials should be sent via email to Dr. Amy Knight (ajknight@uabmc.edu).