Clinical Psychology Residency Program | Health.mil

Operational Psychology (3 months)

The general intent of this rotation is to build on clinical and leadership skills previously developed during internship and introduce operational psychology concepts and skills primarily utilized in Special Operation Forces’ Units. Special emphasis is placed on assessment and selection, operational consultation, military bearing and confidence, leadership, and professional development.

Neuropsychology (3 months)

This rotation allows residents with a specific interest in learning more about neuropsychology and/or considering pursuing a career in neuropsychology to enhance their basic knowledge gained during internship. The rotation is expanded to include didactics on neuroanatomy, neuropathology, and additional neuropsychological tests to assess for a more diverse range of diseases and syndromes. Residents will have the opportunity to potentially see cases related to neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, cancer, seizure disorders, genetic conditions, and/or medical conditions that impact cognition, such as sleep apnea or chronic kidney disease.

Health Psychology (3 months)

Residents will gain experience within the health psychology, bariatric evaluation, and sleep disorders clinics. Residents will perform assessment, individual and group treatment, and provide consultation to medical healthcare providers. There are also opportunities for psychological testing and biofeedback.

Pediatric Psychology (3 months)

Residents will receive training and experience necessary to screen for achievement problems, intellectual functioning, and psychopathology in children and adolescents. They will also be afforded the opportunity to rotate through multidisciplinary clinics such as the autism spectrum disorders clinic, and the infant/toddler clinic. Additional training in pediatric neuropsychology will be given. The goal of this rotation is to prepare generalist army psychologists who have, at a minimum, a working knowledge of family systems, a working knowledge of human development, the ability to identify risk/protective factors in children and adolescents, the knowledge and skills to screen for child/adolescent behavior/adjustment problems and provide education regarding child/adolescent concerns to families and other groups, the knowledge and skills to screen intelligence and academic achievement in school-aged youth, and the ability to provide basic consultative services regarding child and family needs.