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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9173
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Akron Children's Hospital
Department: Division of Psychology/NeuroBehavioral Health
Address: 215 W. Bowery St
Akron, Ohio 44308
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH
Distance from Major City: Located in Akron, OH and 35 miles south of Cleveland
Phone: 330-543-3073
Fax:
Training Director Email: ktriemstra@akronchildrens.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.akronchildrens.org/page/Pediatric-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Fellowship.html
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.akronchildrens.org/page/Pediatric-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Fellowship.html
Primary Agency Type: Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
Additional Agency Types:
  • Academic Health Center
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Psychology Department
Member of APPIC since: 07/08/2017
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Not Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Kevin Triemstra
Chief Psychologist: Katherine Lamparyk
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 16
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 3
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 0
Position Information
Start Date: 09/01/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 2
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class:
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 68589
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): Continuing Education Funds, stipend for relocation expenses, professional liability insurance
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site Fellows spend time in both ambulatory and inpatient hospital settings during their training year. The fellowship is designed to support the achievement of fellow goals and objectives through a combination of clinical experiences, weekly didactics, weekly supervision by licensed psychologists, teaching opportunities, and completion of a research project. Pediatric Psychology Fellows spend approximately 50-60% of their time in direct patient care activities. A significant portion of their direct clinical care time is spent providing coverage, along with an attending psychologist, on the Inpatient Consultation/Liaison (C/L) service and Outpatient Medical Coping Clinic. Each fellow will also be able to select from a variety of additional elective rotations. Fellows are encouraged to choose subspecialty rotations that will ultimately assist them in achieving their career goals.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Postdoctoral Application Process
Application Due Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Nationwide Children's Hospital Kennedy Krieger John Hopkins All Children's Hospital University of North Carolina Medical School Nemours AI Dupont Riley Children's Hospital University of Oklahoma
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/17/2025
Tentative interview date: 01/23/2026, 01/26/2026
Interview process description:

Interviews will occur on January 23 and 26. Invitations to interview will be sent via email. Interviews will be virtual and candidates will be asked to attend one of the interview dates offered. Interviews will consist of candidates learning more about the training opportunities at Akron Children's as well as meeting with core faculty and current trainees. Attempts will be made to accommodate requests to meet with specific staff.    
Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required No
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required: No
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
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Program Description

Akron Children’s Hospital offers a 12-month pediatric psychology fellowship program beginning in September of each year. There are two pediatric psychology fellowship positions open for the 2026-2027 training year. 

The goal of our fellowship program is to produce excellent psychologists who can:

  • Function independently as psychologists in a medical center and/or outpatient practice setting, providing evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment to children with a variety of medical and psychological conditions;
  • Acquire state licensure to practice psychology; (fellowship meets criteria for licensure in Ohio)
  • Possess the requisite knowledge and skills to pursue board certification in Child Clinical and Adolescent Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology.   

Program objectives/values are adapted from Recommendations for Training in Pediatric Psychology: Defining Core Competencies Across Training Levels.

Our program focuses on clinical training in pediatric psychology, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, which is consistent with a scholar-practitioner model of training. A list of specific objectives and competencies is available upon request. Fellows are evaluated on progress towards competencies quarterly. A copy of the evaluation form is available upon request. Information regarding grievances and due process is also available upon request.  

Fellows pursue:

  • Advanced training in pediatric psychology through core curriculum and general training objectives.
  • Specialty training in clinical areas of interest through Individualized Training Plan and training activities

In addition to clinical rotations, Akron Children’s fellows participate in weekly didactics, a professional development seminar, scientific and professional presentations and complete a research project.

Training occurs at the Akron campus, and fellows complete training on the inpatient medical floors and the medical ambulatory setting.

Akron Children’s Hospital’s psychology fellows are provided a variety of clinical opportunities to strengthen their training. Pediatric Psychology Fellows will alternate in providing coverage for the Inpatient Behavioral Medicine Consultation/Liaison (C/L) service. Our C/L service operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Fellows will have opportunities to assist patients with a variety of medical concerns including pain, diabetes, headache, cystic fibrosis, seizures, and medical trauma. 

In addition to the year-long core rotation, fellows can select additional clinical rotations to meet their individual professional goals. Pediatric Psychology Fellows can choose up to 4 additional, 6-month rotations. Subspecialty options include:

  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Epilepsy monitoring/treatment program
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Autism Diagnostic Clinic
  • Endocrinology and Diabetes
  • Healthy Active Living Clinic
  • Headache Clinic
  • Behavioral Sleep Medicine
  • Behavioral Feeding
  • NICU/Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gender Affirming Clinic

Other rotations may be available based on fellow interest and professional goals. Our fellowship values trainees from any background and encourages any interested applicant to apply.  

For more information, please contact fellowship director:

Kevin Triemstra, Ph.D.
ktriemstra@akronchildrens.org

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults:
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural: Yes
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention:
Brief Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Long-term Psychotherapy:
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care:
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Rehabilitation Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Physical Disabilities: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Trauma/PTSD: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Abuse:
Substance Use Disorders:
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration:
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://www.akronchildrens.org/page/Pediatric-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Fellowship.html  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Postdoctoral Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Number of Completed Applications: 29 21 25 29 12 12 13 18
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Total Number of post-docs: 2 3 2
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 0 0 0
Academic teaching: 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 2 3 1
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 0 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data:
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