Updated September 23, 2024
CLINICAL TRACKS
Interns in the General Track will be assigned four 6-month clinical rotations that span different types of VA Long Beach HCS clinics, with two rotations co-occurring at each time. Rotations will be assigned using the method described below in the "Training Schedule and Rotations" section. The intern in the Neuropsychology Track is required to complete a year-long rotation in neuropsychology in addition to two 6-month general clinical rotations. This combination of rotation experiences as well as the programmatic elements described below provides the intern with generalist psychology training with a specific emphasis in neuropsychology. The internship program at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System is part of the Association for Internship Training in Clinical Neuropsychology (AITCN) and offers training opportunities consistent with the Houston Conference on Speciality Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology. For additional details regarding the specific neuropsychology training opportunities available within the neuropsychology rotation , please see the “ Training E xperiences” section listed below. Interns completing the Neuropsychology Track will be well-prepared for competitive postdoctoral fellowships in neuropsychology as well as board-certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
A visual depiction of the training year schedule for both general and neuropsychology track (general internship with special emphasis in neuropsychology) interns is listed below:
General Track Rotation Schedule:
First 6-months (August – February)
Second 6-months (February – August)
Rotation 1 Rotation 2
Rotation 3 Rotation 4
Neuropsychology Track Rotation Schedule:
First 6-months (August – February)
Second 6-months (February – August)
Rotation 1: Neuropsychology
Rotation 3: Neuropsychology
Rotation 2
Rotation 4
Training Schedule and Rotations
Utilizing information gained during Interviews, the Training Program brochure, and any additional questions or information gleaned from Training Program Director and/or Supervisors, interns will rank order their rotation preferences during the summer before the internship year begins. There will be additional opportunities to consult with the Director of Training as needed. Rotation schedules will then be drafted by the Director of Training and confirmed with Training Program Supervisors before being sent out to interns for review. Intern preferences and areas of
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