Neuropsychology Fellowship
- Overview
- Curriculum & Training
- Benefits & Location
- Faculty & Participants
- Apply
Program Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health atÌýNeuropsychology Program at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Children’s Hospital, DelawareÌýisÌýoffering one position for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatric Neuropsychology for theÌý2027-2029 training years.
The fellowship is designed to conform to the guidelines developed by Division 40 of the APA and the International Neuropsychological Society (INS), as well as the training model formulated at the Houston Conference.
Our goal is to provide advanced training for psychologists specializing in pediatric neuropsychology who plan to go on to earn Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). A firm foundation is provided for those pursuing careers in clinical practice or academic neuropsychology. Most of our graduates have gone on to positions in academic medical centers, with a few transitioning to private practices. Our fellowship program has participated in the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) match program as a non-member program for several years. We are not currently an APPCN member program.ÌýOur fellowship program is a member of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN), and we will be participating in the APPCN match program.
As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Children’s is a not-for-profit pediatric health system dedicated to life-changing medical care and research, helping kids grow up healthy, advocating for kids nationally, and training tomorrow's pediatric experts. We offer integrated, family centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors — through our world changing research, education, and advocacy efforts. At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.
We want to acknowledge that we gather to train and care for the community on the traditional land of the Lenni Lenape People past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.
Our Mission
The Division of Psychology reports administratively to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. We share a close and mutually supportive relationship with psychiatry, developmental medicine, and pediatrics. All Psychology faculty are employees of the hospital. Psychology fellows are not only valued within the Division of Psychology, but by all medical disciplines within the hospital.
The mission of the Department of Psychology is “to improve well-being through quality behavioral health care, education, training, and research in a collaborative, inclusive, and culturally responsive manner.†Therefore, our strategic drivers are to serve all families with high quality, collaborative care in a welcoming and inclusive environment, advance and support using scientific knowledge to advocate for and optimize health outcomes for all families, and develop and sustain a valued workforce connected by lifelong learning and cultural humility.
Educational Opportunities & Professional Growth
Clinical Activity
Throughout the fellowship, the fellow will be involved in clinical work through the general outpatient service.
We primarily receive referrals from medical providers within the hospital, including the Divisions of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, although referrals may come from other medical specialties, pediatricians, and community providers. The fellow will gain experience with specialty clinics and populations, including Hematology/Oncology, Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic, Concussion Clinic, as well as our CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Program. The fellow will also be involved in our epilepsy surgery service, by conducting pre- and post-surgical evaluations as well as neuropsychological assessments during fMRIs.
The fellow’s time will be split between clinical (70%) and didactic experiences (10%), as well as one day per week dedicated to research (20%; the fellow will be assigned a research mentor from within the Division of Behavioral Health). Fellows will receive a minimum of two hours of supervision per week. There is also an opportunity for tiered/umbrella supervision of psychology residents (interns) and externs. The program has an emphasis on professional development that is achieved through teaching, didactic seminars, and interdisciplinary collaboration as well as working toward competence in cross-cultural practice.The decision to continue the Fellowship for a second year is finalized halfway through the first year based upon adequate progress up to that time.
Training opportunities with psychologists outside of the neuropsychology specialization are also available.
While focusing primarily on neuropsychology, our trainees interact often with the 10 pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellows from the general Behavioral Health/Psychology Fellowship Program (within which our Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Program is embedded). This not only provides a broad spectrum of training, but it also helps combat the isolation that can happen at smaller training sites.
Seminars & Didactics
Fellows attend weekly didactic seminars which address clinical, research, and professional development topics, and are designed to prepare the fellow for board certification in clinical neuropsychology. Clinical topics include neuroanatomy, the neuropsychological sequalae of common medical disorders, considerations when working with diverse or disadvantaged populations, supervision, review of journal articles, case presentations, and mock fact-finding experiences. Legal and ethical issues are alsa addressed.
In addition, outside speakers present on relevant topics such as common antiseizure or psychiatric medications, neuropsychological conditions affecting adults, support for transition to adult care, etc. To supplement neuropsychology seminars, the fellow participates in a monthly didactic series with the pediatric psychology fellows. Topics addressed here are diversity and cultural humility, supervision, research, wellness, EPPP preparation, professional development, and advocacy. Issues related to cultural and linguistic diversity are of paramount importance in both the neuropsychology specific and general psychology seminars. In addition, there are monthly rounds which address inclusive populations, culture, demographic, and clinical implications.
Teaching & Supervision
Primary clinical supervision for the Fellow is provided by neuropsychologists within the Department of Neuropsychology in the Division of Behavioral Health. Research supervision and selection of a primary mentor for professional development is established just prior to the start of Fellowship, depending on the interests of the Fellow and available research opportunities.
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- $62,430
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Options for dental and vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Retirement annuity programs
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Basic life insurance and A&D
- Voluntary additional life insurance and/or AD&D
- Voluntary long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and/or transportation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness program
- Financial education program;
- Educational stipend (conferences, workshops, licensure study materials, and registration cost)
- Employee resources for living
- Childcare facility on site
- Free parking on site
Stipends and benefits begin the first day of training (typically September 1, but it may vary slightly due to the weekend and Labor Day holiday). Fellows enjoy a generous leave policy of 20 days of paid time off, five education days, as well as holidays, and one day of volunteer time off.
Where You'll Train
Office Space
The Division of Behavioral Health is housed in a beautiful, state-of-the-art clinic and office space next to the main hospital building on Rockland Road, which is shared with the Divisions of Psychiatry, Developmental Medicine, and the Swank Autism Center.
Fellows share a large office located one floor above the clinic space. Each fellow has their own personal workspace. The office space also includes a large break room and kitchen, multiple conference rooms, dedicated telehealth rooms with desktop computers, seminar room for didactics, scoring library, lounge seating, lactation room, and private spaces for supervision and other small-group meetings.
Clinic Areas
The clinic area features 54 speciallyÌýdesigned treatment rooms, all of which allow for observation via one-way mirror or iPad technology. Some have internal rooms for time-outs or cooldowns. “Bug in the ear†technology is available for unobtrusive parent coaching during therapy appointments. Other features of the clinic include:
- Extensive space and equipment for live supervision and case discussion.
- Convenient workstations for in-clinic documentation.
- Feeding therapy facilities.
- Multiple waiting areas for patients of different ages and with different sensory needs.
Providers in the Divisions of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Developmental Medicine see patients in the same clinic space to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to the outpatient clinic space, clinical work may also take place in the main hospital building (e.g., on inpatient medical units).
Training at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in Delaware Valley
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Children’s Hospital, Delaware, sits on a scenic, 300-acre estate in Wilmington’s Brandywine Valley. It’s the largest pediatric training site in our system, big enough to offer nearly every specialty, yet close-knit enough that faculty know their learners well. From the start, you’ll notice a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and curiosity.
Hospital & Training Environment
Most of your training takes place at our children’s hospital in Wilmington, a nationally recognized destination for complex pediatric care. It’s the state’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and home to a Level IV NICU, so you’ll see the full range of high-acuity cases. Families come from across the region, giving you exposure to diverse conditions and hands-on learning in a true referral hub. Take a video tour of the hospital now.Ìý
Along with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, you may also spend time at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and other partner hospitals. These rotations bring variety in community pediatrics, rehabilitation care, and patient populations you won’t see every day in Wilmington.Ìý
Living in Wilmington & Delaware Valley
Wilmington is easy to settle into. It’s affordable, manageable in size, and just a short train ride from Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are also close by. Need fresh air? The Brandywine Valley has trails, rivers, and historic gardens. Want more energy? Philly has food, arts, and sports at a world-class level. Here, you get the best of both worlds.Ìý
Research Opportunities
Research is part of the program. Some trainees work in the lab, others join clinical trials, and many focus on quality improvement. Supported by faculty mentors and dedicated resources, trainees may also present at national meetings or publish in peer-reviewed journals.Ìý
Resident & Fellow Life
Training here isn’t only about rotations and research. It’s also about having the space and support to enjoy the journey.
Community & CultureÌý|ÌýColleagues quickly become friends. Alumni talk about the camaraderie, the sense that you’re part of something bigger, and the ease of finding mentors who genuinely care.
Wellness & Support |ÌýWellness is built into the experience. From apps and peer networks to professional counseling, resources are there when you need them. There's also a free 24/7 gym on campus and regular wellness programming.
Everyday Perks |ÌýFree parking. Meals at noon conference. On-site child care center. Call rooms and quiet spaces when you need rest. These make a difference in the rhythm of daily training.
Train With Recognized Leaders
If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy, and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.Ìý
Our Leadership
Gregory Witkin, PhD, ABPP
Training Director of Neuropsychology
Meet Our Faculty
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Melissa A Alderfer, PhD
Center Director/Principal Research Scientist - DV OperationsPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE -
Anne E. Kazak, PhD
Director, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Center for Healthcare Delivery SciencesPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE -
Erica Dolores Sood, PhD
Psychology Director, Cardiac Learning and Development (LEAD) Associate Professor of Pediatric Psychology, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
How to Apply
Application Requirements
Candidates must be on track to complete all doctoral degree and internship requirements by the start of the fellowship. Candidates must be graduates of APA or CPA-accredited doctoral programs and internships.ÌýWe are a member of APPCN and plan to participate in the APPCN match in 2027 (We are not accepting applications for the 2026-2028 training year).Ìý
This site agrees to abide by the APPCN policy that no person at this facility will solicit, accept or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.
Please forward all application materials to Gregory Witkin, Training Director of Neuropsychology.
We encourage earlier submissions to avoid any unforeseen obstacles.
Completed materials should include:
- One to two page cover letter, including a description of career goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (may be sent directly from letter writers)
- Graduate transcripts (informal acceptable)
- Two sample deidentified neuropsychological evaluation reports
- Signed Verification of Completion of Doctorate form (downloaded from APPCN)
Deadline for applications is TBD.
Interviews will take place after initial screening of applications. Interviews will take place virtually, in line with current recommendations from APPCN.
Questions About Applying?
Gregory Witkin, PhD, ABPP
Training Director of Neuropsychology