Neuropsychology registrar program wraps up first intake at RNSH The state’s first neuropsychology registrar available specifically for neuropsychology registrars in NSW.
program has officially completed its inaugural intake, with the first cohort of registrars finishing their two-year training to become endorsed neuropsychologists at Royal North Shore Hospital. Launched in 2023, the program was implemented to give early-career psychologists access to specialised training in clinical neuropsychology across a broad range of hospital settings including neurology, geriatrics, mental health, neurosurgery, general medicine, rehabilitation, vascular and intensive care amongst others. The program was designed to bridge a crucial gap between university graduation and independent practice, offering supervision, research and continuous professional development opportunities, and real-world experience in multidisciplinary teams. With the program wrapping up in May this year, clinical neuropsychology registrars Nicola McKern and Sally Byrne became the first clinicians to complete the program offered at RNSH and the only one currently
Reflecting on the experience, Nicola said the supportive and collaborative environment helped her build strong clinical foundations. “During my time as a neuropsychology registrar at Royal North Shore Hospital, I had the privilege of working with a wide range of complex presentations across both inpatient and outpatient settings,” she said. “The role was supported by excellent supervision within a warm and collaborative team, creating an environment conducive to my learning and growth.” Program lead and Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Vince Oxenham said the completion of the first intake was a major step forward for neuropsychology in the public health system. “By embedding neuropsychology registrars in clinical teams, we’re building workforce capacity and improving access to high- quality care for patients with neurological and cognitive needs,” he said.
L to R: Neuropsychology Team Lead and Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Vincent Oxenham, registrars Nicola McKern and Sally Byrne, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Olivia Munn, and Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Associate Professor Heather Francis
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