Center for Neuropsychological Services Psychology Graduate Student Neuropsychology Practica
The purpose of the neuropsychology practicum experiences is to provide practicum students the opportunity to develop clinical skills regarding how to conduct clinical interviews that address neurocognitive issues associated with various neurological disorders, the designing of appropriate neuropsychological test batteries based on the patient and the referral questions, and administer, score and interpret a wide variety of neuropsychological tests/instruments for children and adolescents. The graduate student will also receive training in report writing and providing feedback to patients and referring clinicians. The graduate student will be provided supplemental readings regarding neuropsychological assessment and brain behavior relationships of various neurological conditions. Neuropsychological assessment opportunities for adult and child/adolescent patients are possible. Supervision by neuropsychologists with extensive experience in the neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents with a wide range of patient populations or adults with various neurological and psychiatric conditions is provided on-site. Interested graduate students should contact Dr. Richard Campbell at 272-8833 or rcampbell@salud.unm.edu.