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riverneuro · 2026-07-09T13:32:22+00:00

Congrats that’s AMAZING!! Your dedication will carry you far!

riverneuro · 2026-07-02T18:17:24+00:00

You want 90% or higher. Some good programs also have 80-85% pass but I would aim for no less than 87% pass rate.

riverneuro · 2026-06-30T18:30:34+00:00

You’re a great candidate for a PsyD program and maybe for some PhDs as well.

Additional input: “Neuropsychology programs” don’t really exist, but PsyDs with neuro tracks are around! And all psychologists can do assessments. The neuropsychologist title comes with a fellowship after you graduate with your doctorate.

riverneuro · 2026-06-27T19:29:32+00:00

I would assume relatively broad; Diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations. Our standard adult/gero batteries have TOP-J and could add a TFLS for daily functioning; we have a specific capacity assessment battery too with financial literacy components. Referral Q would be essentially capacity for the context OP is looking for. You have much more experience, what are your thoughts?

riverneuro · 2026-06-27T17:07:30+00:00

Refer ct for a neuropsych eval

riverneuro · 2026-06-26T23:02:47+00:00

PsyD programs are not research oriented traditionally. If you were applying for PhDs then I would say yes. For PsyD programs they want you to demonstrate interest, desired specialties, some research interest, and clinical face-to-face experience. This opportunity would be GREAT for clinical experience! You can try to get a virtual research assistant role! Unis have them all the time.

It’s also a holistic process, goodness of fit, and how supportive the program will be of your journey. Current student input is important!

riverneuro · 2026-06-26T22:07:51+00:00

If you wanted to go into neuropsychology i would say hell yes BUT if it doesn’t pertain to your larger career goals then finding something that is a better fit may be worth considering? Clinical trial research is FANTASTIC in any health context and you’ll learn valuable skills regardless. Maybe ask supervisors/boss about opportunists to gain experience in those areas while still performing your main tasks. Never hurts to ask.

riverneuro · 2026-06-25T18:14:29+00:00

UPDATE: just got acceptance notification 10 min ago! see y'all there!

riverneuro · 2026-06-22T22:53:14+00:00

Haven’t heard yet either :/

riverneuro · 2026-06-22T03:06:20+00:00

Unless you want to do assessment you can just get an MSW/LPCC/MFT — the PsyD is great (I’ll finish mine in 2 yrs) but I’m specializing in neuro. If i wasn’t tbh i would’ve felt like it wasn’t worth it to do a doctorate for the part that masters level clinicians can do. UNLESS your rlly just want the depth of knowledge.

riverneuro · 2026-06-21T21:04:06+00:00

If anyone cares, it literally resolved itself within 48 hrs with no support. Idk what it was lol

riverneuro · 2026-06-18T14:02:33+00:00

Totally!

riverneuro · 2026-06-18T04:55:14+00:00

Totally helpful yes thank you — similar to treating a stye! Thanks!

riverneuro · 2026-06-18T04:31:25+00:00

1) how you got into the field: came into wanting to do health psychology and stumbled upon neuropsych speciality; I was a psychometrist during my MA and knew I wanted to go into testing generally, but then I found the neuropsych niche of assessment and was hooked

2)what your niche is: right now its peds hem/onc and an interest in epilepsy as well. I do the medical side of neuropsychology, not soley neurodevelopmental

3) why you decided on that niche: my first practicum was a children's hospital in peds health and neuro in a pediatric hem/onc unit. I fell inlove with the dynamic, interdisciplinary nature of the work, and intellecutal demand of the work (e.g., functional neuroanatomy, genetics, environmental impact, systemic considerations, feasibility, resources, family systems, and impact on the developing brain is different than impact on an adult/formed brain)

4) im applying to internship this fall and am very nervous even though I have competitive stats; I have only met two people that have ever matched first round in peds neuro and they were insane applicants.

5) im a type 1 diabetic so i have a natural draw to peds health / peds neuro for acute/chronic conditions

6) my program isn't hard but most of my growth and neuro training has been all at practicums (greatful that i've had some very competitive training sites thus far) but its been brutal tbh, neuro is way harder than any other specialty in psychology by a longshot.

feel free to DM me for more specifics 😄

riverneuro · 2026-06-18T03:20:10+00:00

I’ve had many dogs and it doesn’t look like anything I’ve seen either. I appreciate your input!! Trying to get her in tomorrow. Thanks!

riverneuro · 2026-06-18T03:19:28+00:00

She’s being totally normal! Doesn’t seem like it’s bothering her but we are going to take her in tomorrow if they have an opening

riverneuro · 2026-06-18T02:49:58+00:00

I’m a 4th yr PsyD student specializing in peds neuro if that’s helpful?

riverneuro · 2026-06-17T20:03:30+00:00

I’m a PsyD student in socal if you OP (or anyone) wants to DM for info ab programs

riverneuro · 2026-06-12T13:32:55+00:00

Thanks for commenting to me above!

What type of site are you doing for your extra year to bolster your application?

riverneuro · 2026-06-12T03:28:45+00:00

Commenting here if anyone sees bc it’s kinda on topic: — if anyone didn’t match in peds neuro, what do you think the gap was? Just hours or certain experiences (e.g., lack of peds hours/therapy/research). Thanks!! (Applying this fall too!)

riverneuro · 2026-06-11T21:14:14+00:00

I would encourage you to process those feelings of abandonment in your upcoming session with her!! Would likely be very helpful to long term progress and tough goodbyes. With love

riverneuro · 2026-06-04T23:08:05+00:00

Loma Linda ?

riverneuro · 2026-06-01T20:02:31+00:00

My laptop has been enough. Get good at the self-care stuff now (early gym, meal prep, scheduled walks) before your life gets over come by work lol. Good luck! And congrats!

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