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Site Name: Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Department: Clinical Psychology Training Programs at Brown: A Consortium of the Providence VA Medical Center, Lifespan, and Care New England/Psychiatry and Human Behavior-Clinical Psychology Program

Department : Clinical Psychology Training Programs at Brown: A Consortium of the Providence VA Medical Center, Lifespan, and Care New England/Psychiatry and Human Behavior-Clinical Psychology Program

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9015
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Department: Clinical Psychology Training Programs at Brown: A Consortium of the Providence VA Medical Center, Lifespan, and Care New England/Psychiatry and Human Behavior-Clinical Psychology 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
Email: post_doc_training@brown.edu
Web Address: https://www.brown.edu/clinical-psychology-training/postdoctoral-fellowship/postdoctoral-fellowship-applicants
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.brown.edu/clinical-psychology-training/postdoctoral-fellowship/postdoctoral-fellowship-applicants/clinical-psychology-program-cpp
Primary Agency Type: Consortium
Additional Agency Types:
  • Consortium
  • Medical School
  • Private General Hospital
  • Private Psychiatric Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 07/01/2013
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Karen Oliver
Chief Psychologist: Elissa Jelalian
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 77
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 1
Position Information
Start Date: 7/1/24
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 11
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 56484
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 assessments, consultation with other providers, 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? No
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: 12/04/2023 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: Northeastern University University of Denver University of Toledo University of Notre Dame University of Massachusetts - Boston University of Southern Mississippi The University of Hartford
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 the Clinical Psychology Program (CPP) apply by initial application date of December 4 (rolling admission).

Interviews:

Interview dates vary and will take place December through February.

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 Postdoctoral Program (CPP) are reviewed by faculty, the CPP Director, and the PFTP Training Director. 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. 

Our CPP positions follow the APPIC Postdoctoral 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 Clinical Psychology Training Programs at Brown: A Consortium of the Providence VA Medical Center, Lifespan, and Care New England, 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 & Jennifer Freeman, 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.

 CPP Application Deadline 

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

 

Clinical Psychology Program (CPP) Fellowships

Initial Application Due Date for CPP is December 4, 2023 (rolling admission)

Fellowships being offered for the 24-25 training year are posted on the Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program's website within the Available Fellowships link.

 

Interviews:

Interview dates vary. The majority of interviews will take place December through February and/or until positions have been filled.

 

Notification:

There is not a uniform notification date for CPP postdoctoral positions. Applicants are informed as positions are accepted.  The CPP adheres to the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Guidelines, including the Common Hold Date.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking:
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics:
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: Experience (21% to 30%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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.brown.edu/clinical-psychology-training/postdoctoral-fellowship/postdoctoral-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
Number of Completed Applications: 156 148 134 125 160 115 30
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023
Total Number of post-docs: 7
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 0
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 0
Consortium: 1
University Counseling Center: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 3
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 1
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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