APPCN MEMBER SINCE 2016

Note: We are changing our name.
Former name: New Mexico VA Health Care System
New name: Albuquerque VA Neuropsychology Fellowship

Director: Joseph Sadek, PhD, ABPP-CN

1501 San Pedro Drive SE
Behavioral Health Care Line (116)
Albuquerque, NM 87108

Phone: (505) 265-1711 x5390
Fax: (505) 222-3603
Email: Joseph.Sadek@va.gov

For a detailed program description click on this link: http://www.albuquerque.va.gov/careers/Psychology_Training.asp

Program will do interviews at INS: Yes

Policy regarding on-site interviews: Not required

Application deadline: December 20, 2019
Residency start date: August 31, 2020

Clinical neuropsychology residency openings: 1
Clinical neuropsychology residency positions: 2

Residency/fellowship positions in psychology: 10

Clinical neuropsychologists: 2 Full-time
With ABCN/ABPP: 2 Full-time
(see webpage for faculty)

Other psychologists: 32 Full-time
With ABPP: 3 Full-time

Graduate training of residency applicants:

Preferred: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology
Accepted: Counseling Psychology
Not Accepted: Non-APA/CPA/PCSAS accredited graduate programs or internships

Primary emphasis: Adult

Emphases of training opportunities:

Strong: Neuroimaging in Clinical Neuropsychology, Decisional Capacity, Training in Supervision, Screening Battery Approach, Program Evaluation, ABPP Preparation, Numerous Seminars and Rounds, Administration
Moderate: Research, Rehabilitation
Weak: Psychotherapy, Pediatric Neuropsychology

Availability of patient populations:

Strong: Mild TBI, Dementia, PTSD, Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Adult ADHD, Focal Lesion, Hispanic and Native American Populations
Moderate: Movement Disorders, CNS Infections, Brain Tumor
Weak: Epilepsy Surgery, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Updated 10/29/2019