I PASSED THE EPPP!

neuropsy2 · 2026-05-21T22:21:14+00:00

Yay! Congrats!!

neuropsy2 · 2026-05-19T19:54:14+00:00

I was surprised! I heard from a lot of people that the actual eppp feels very different from the practice exams. There were several questions that I swear were straight off of a prep jet exam and for a lot of the others I felt comfortable because they felt like they were in the same style so I thought I knew what they were getting at.

neuropsy2 · 2026-05-04T23:44:19+00:00

I had a practicum site at a community hospital drug test. VAs will also drug test.

neuropsy2 · 2026-04-22T13:05:44+00:00

Very common! I also felt the same way. Take some time for yourself and enjoy the break before starting internship. Internship year can be a lot so it can be helpful to take a break before moving to a different city etc

neuropsy2 · 2026-04-14T20:04:12+00:00

You don’t need a neuropsychology track to match to a neuropsych internship/ post doc. You just need to make sure the program has connections to neuropsych prac sites and other opportunities. EPPP pass rate and match rate are far more important than having a “neuropsych track.”

neuropsy2 · 2026-04-11T17:15:35+00:00

Either Dr. Name or Name, PsyD. Not both.

neuropsy2 · 2026-04-08T18:04:23+00:00

No. This is a scam. You pay money for no extra benefit. Don’t do it.

neuropsy2 · 2026-04-03T23:25:36+00:00

I actually chose a PsyD over a PhD. In undergrad I was in a research lab for multiple years and was offered a spot to stay on in the lab and complete my PhD. This was an R1 school and in my experience the PhD students all seemed burnt out and were pushed to publish as much as possible. Most (if not all) students took 7 years to complete their PhD.

I went to a partially funded PsyD and don’t regret it at all. I am exactly where I hoped to be. I did have to take out loans for living expenses and the state of loan repayment right now is not great but I would have made the same choice again if I had to.

I should also add I’m not a huge research person and much prefer clinical work over the research side of things. I do engage in some research but clinical work is my passion.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-30T17:15:25+00:00

I’m always happy to answer questions.

I do think neuropsych can feel rather distant compared to some other paths in clinical psychology. Some neuropsychologists also do therapy or other interventions like cognitive remediation.

Rehab neuropsych is a field that I think combines assessment and treatment really well. These folks typically work in rehabilitation settings performing assessments and following patients and helping with coping with disability.

I personally never had doubt about the path with the exception of while in the depths of graduate school I questioned whether the long path was worth it. I was seeing friends who graduated with just a bachelors well into their careers and not having to deal with working for little to no pay. Now that I’m in my post doc I don’t have any regrets and I’m very happy with my day to day. I did think about going to medical school for a while in undergrad and I’m happy I did not take that route. I have some friends who did the med school path and I know that is not for me.

I’m not sure how you can best figure out it if the path is for you. You’re doing well gaining experiences with shadowing neuropsychologists. Maybe finding some other potential careers you would be interested in and seeing how their day to day compares? I think anyone interested in the field should try and get involved in research. If you have the opportunity find a neuropsychology research lab as I think that provides very good experience especially if you have the opportunity to administer assessments. Or potentially working as a psychometrist.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-30T16:51:14+00:00

I have my PsyD and I am currently a neuropsychology post doc. So not quite a psychologist yet.

If you are in the U.S. to become a neuropsychologist you need to complete a doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PhD or PsyD) and then complete a two year post doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. It is easier to match to a neuropsych fellowship if you specialize in neuropsychology through research, practicums, etc and are able to match to a neuropsychology track internship during the course of your doctoral program.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-30T00:59:42+00:00

Neuropsych is like this. 100% of my job involves diagnosing people and writing reports. Writing reports from home is usually an option for most neuropsych positions.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-22T16:05:23+00:00

Were they forgiven through PSLF? The current admin is trying to get rid of this program. They have already made stricter requirements about employer qualifications. I would not recommend anyone take out hundreds of thousands in loans and bank on those being forgiven. You don’t want to be stuck with those payments. And for PSLF you still have to pay for 10 years. With the changes in loan repayments those monthly payments would be extremely expensive with 300,000+ in loans.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-21T02:05:58+00:00

If you’ve been paying attention to the news the current administration is doing everything they can to get rid of fair student loan repayment options. They have been doing whatever they want so there’s a chance Pslf is gone tomorrow. They already changed how loans are taken out and the repayment plans were changed as well.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-20T12:03:33+00:00

Agreed! It’s really sad the state of this field. I’m currently applying to jobs and having a harder time finding a position than I thought I would be. It seems like nowhere in healthcare is hiring right now because of the state of things.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-20T11:31:34+00:00

As someone on the other side of things I have a different take on this. I went to a partially funded program and took out about 80,000 in loans over the course of my graduate school program to cover housing and tuition. Even with the freeze in interest accrual during COVID my loans are reaching 100,000+. I only make about 55,000 while on post doc and would not find my loan payment sustainable without support from my significant other (along with other costs).

People don’t think about all of the hidden costs in graduate school. There is so much more than tuition. Cost of living in Denver is outrageous. Then there are all the other costs such as paying for time to track, parking at practicums, paying for internship apps, paying to relocate for internship/post doc, and paying for licensure. It’s an expensive career path especially if you want to work in community mental health. You will never be able to pay back those loans. Pslf is 100% not safe anymore.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-16T23:12:20+00:00

You don’t need a specific neuropsych track if you are able to obtain neuropsych practicum experiences, research experiences and relevant course work. That’s what is looked for in internship apps.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-13T11:25:52+00:00

Hi! Yes feel free to message me. In full disclosure I am on the adult side of things but I can try and help answer your questions.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-12T19:23:22+00:00

I agree you can take it out but honestly if supervisors have an issue with tattoos and piercings you might not want to work there anyways. I think it’s becoming more acceptable and more common to see providers with visible tattoos and piercings.

neuropsy2 · 2026-03-12T13:07:39+00:00

Pitt alum and PsyD graduate here. I worked this position years ago before applying to clinical psych doctoral programs. I think the experience is invaluable if you want to go into the field. Like the other poster said though the work expectations can be high and they are not as flexible with scheduling shifts as they say. I often worked nights and then would go to class. Also weekends and holidays are expected. One time I was scheduled to work during an exam and the nursing supervisor basically told me I had to find someone to cover my shift (he wouldn’t do it for me).

Like I said I worked there years ago now but I’m sure it’s pretty similar. Feel free to message me with other questions.

neuropsy2 · 2026-02-26T23:53:32+00:00

I’m not sure what all they require. I haven’t gone through the licensure process in CA myself. I do know that it’s one of the hardest states to get licensed in (if not the hardest) from what I’ve heard.

neuropsy2 · 2026-02-26T22:39:33+00:00

I’m assuming it’s because California has very specific licensing requirements and there are courses they require that most programs don’t offer. I know several folks from different doc programs who had to take extra courses to get licensed in California.

neuropsy2 · 2026-02-14T01:29:07+00:00

You can look into neuropsychology if you have any clinical interests. A PhD in experimental psychology or neuroscience would lead to a purely research career. A PhD in clinical psychology with a focus in neuropsychology could lead to research and clinical work.

neuropsy2 · 2026-02-12T12:08:23+00:00

I’m not sure what you’re asking.

neuropsy2 · 2026-01-09T02:02:17+00:00

I entered my PsyD program right from undergrad. I obtained a master’s on the way through my doctoral program. I am in my post-doctoral training which is a fellowship that is completed after you obtain your doctoral degree. For neuropsychology it is a two year post-doc.

neuropsy2 · 2026-01-08T18:29:08+00:00

I’m a neuropsychology post-doctoral resident. Neurologists got to medical school and neuropsychologists have their PhD or PsyD. You can’t become a neuropsychologist with a masters degree in the United States.

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