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