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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9212
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Department: The Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium / Psychiatry & Human Behavior - Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program
Address: Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Box G-BH
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH
Distance from Major City: 50 miles from Boston
Phone: 401-444-1929
Fax: 401-444-1911
Training Director Email: postdoc_training@brown.edu
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://clinical-psychology.med.brown.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship/fellowship-applicants
Brochure Website's Address: https://clinical-psychology.med.brown.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship/fellowship-applicants/cnsp-applicants
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Consortium
  • Medical School
  • Private General Hospital
  • Private Psychiatric Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 07/01/2019
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Jennifer Davis
Chief Psychologist: Elissa Jelalian
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 37
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 4
Position Information
Start Date: 07/01/2026
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 6
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 60251
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): n/a
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site Work details vary by Consortium site but generally involve combinations of  conducting inpatient or outpatient neuropsychological assessments, consultation with other providers, report writing, supervision.  The work week is interspersed with administrative meetings.  Protected time is provided for research and required didactics as specified in the Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Manual and postdoc position descriptions. 
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
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: 12/04/2025 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: The University of Iowa University of New Mexico University of Florida Ohio University CUNY-Queens College University of Illinois - Chicago Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Yeshiva University Drexel University University of Connecticut
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: N/A
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Application Due Dates:

Applicants to Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program (CNSP) – Adult emphasis must apply by December 4, 11:59 EST (hard deadine).

Applicants to Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program (CNSP) – Pediatric emphasis apply by initial application date of December 4 (rolling admission).

 

Interviews:

Interview dates vary and will take place December through APPCN Match date.

 

Selection Process:

We seek applicants who have a sound clinical and scientific knowledge base from their academic program and internship; strong entry-level professional skills in assessment, intervention, and research techniques; and the personal characteristics necessary to function well as a doctoral-level professional in a medical center environment. Our selection criteria focus on all aspects of the application materials, with particular emphases placed upon background training and experience and an applicant’s commitment to a career in clinical psychology integrating science and practice.  We seek the best fit between applicants and our training program.  All hospitals in our training program are considered Equal Opportunity Employers; we are committed to ensuring a range of diversity among our training classes, and we select candidates representing different kinds of programs and theoretical orientations, geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences.

Applications to the Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program (CNSP) are reviewed by the CNSP Director, Associate Director, and faculty.   Following this initial review, highly ranked applicants may be invited to interview. All interviews will be conducted virtually/remotely using formats such as video, Skype, telephone, or Zoom.  Note: For applicants interested in the neuropsychology emphasis area, we do not participate in the APPCN Match and are not expected to follow the APPIC Selection Guidelines. 
Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required Yes
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
How to obtain text of statement:
Program Description

Overview

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program (PFTP), within The Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium, typically has more than 20 open fellowship positions total per year. The Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program (PFTP) has four Divisions: 

  1. The Clinical Psychology Program (CPP) provides general training in clinical psychology within a hospital-based setting. The CPP is APA-accredited as a Traditional Practice Program. This program offers emphasis areas in Adult and Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine. CPP postdoctoral fellows complete one year of accredited training in the CPP.  If CPP fellows elect to stay a second year (if available) for additional clinical/research training, the additional training year is not accredited. (Karen Oliver, PhD, Director)
  2. The Clinical Child Psychology Specialty Program (CCPSP) provides training in clinical child psychology within hospital-based, school, and forensic settings. The CCPSP is APA-accredited as a specialty program in clinical child psychology. CCPSP postdoctoral fellows complete one year of accredited training in the CCPSP. If CCPSP fellows elect to stay a second year (if available) for additional clinical/research training, the additional training year is not accredited. (Christopher Houck, PhD, Director)
  3. The Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program (CNSP) provides training in clinical neuropsychology within a hospital-based setting that is consistent with Houston Conference Guidelines.  provides training in clinical neuropsychology within a hospital-based setting that is consistent with Houston Conference Guidelines. The CNSP is APA-accredited as a specialty program in clinical neuropsychology. CNSP postdoctoral fellows complete two years of accredited training in the CNSP. (Jennifer Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN, Director & Anjali Palav, PhD, Associate Director)
  4. The Research Fellowship Program (RFP) provides postdoctoral research training for individuals from various disciplines related to behavioral science. These research-focused fellowships are typically hospital-based and are funded by individual faculty research grants or NIH T32/F32 Training Grants.  This program offers emphasis in Adult, Child, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, and Neuropsychology.  The RFP is not accredited. (Elissa Jelalian, PhD, Director & Lindsay Orchowski, PhD, Associate Director)

Clinical experiences vary greatly depending on patient populations and hospital settings (VA, Private Psychiatric hospital, Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, Therapeutic School Setting, Academic Medical Center).  Please see our website.

Number and type of available fellowships vary from year-to-year. CPP and CCPSP fellowships are 1 year in duration (sometimes a 2nd yr of training is available, but that year would be unaccredited). CNSP fellowships are 2 years in duration. Most RFP fellowships are 1-2 years in duration.  Start dates vary from July 1 to September 1.

 

CNSP Application Deadlines 
(see website for listing of Available Fellowships and most updated information)

 

Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program (CNSP) Fellowships

Applicants to Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program (CNSP) – Adult emphasis must apply by December 4, 11:59 EST (hard deadine).

Applicants to Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Program (CNSP) – Pediatric emphasis apply by initial application date of December 4 (rolling admission).

Fellowships being offered for the 26-27 training year are posted on the Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program's website within the Available Fellowships link.

 

Interviews:

Interview dates vary and will take place December through APPCN Match date.

Applicants are advised that CNSP programs anticipate holding/concluding interviews and extending position offers prior to the February INS meeting. The length of time that applicants will be permitted to consider an offer will vary with consideration of applicants' and the fellowship sites' circumstances. 

 

Notification:

There is not a uniform notification date for CNSP postdoctoral positions. The CNSP is not a member of the APPCN Matching Program, and it does not abide by the APPCN match date.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

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

(training opportunities continued)

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

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology:
Women's Health:
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Developmental Disabilities: Experience (21% to 30%)
Assessment:
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Child: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Serious Mental Illness:
Anxiety Disorders:
Trauma/PTSD:
Sexual Abuse:
Substance Use Disorders:
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy:
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments:
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary:
Integrated health care - specialty: Exposure (1% to 20%)
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://clinical-psychology.med.brown.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship/fellowship-applicants  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: 32 42 45 29 26 41
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Total Number of post-docs: 7 7 9
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 4 3 6
Academic teaching: 0 0
Community mental health center: 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 3 1 2
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 1
Psychiatric facility: 0 1 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 1 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 1 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://clinical-psychology.med.brown.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship/fellowship-applicants/cnsp-applicants
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