Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Texas
The Baylor Scott & White Temple Medical Center Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology is a two-year postdoctoral specialty-training program that provides advanced clinical, didactic, and research training in neuropsychology
The program is an APPCN (Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology) and APPIC (Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers) member. The program conforms to the Houston Conference Guidelines for Training in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Currently, the program has one full-time two-year postdoctoral position available each year. The faculty includes ten full time neuropsychologists.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
How to apply
To be eligible, applicants must have completed all requirements of an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program in psychology and a one-year APA/CPA accredited clinical internship.
Alternatively, individuals who have completed all requirements of a university-based APA-accredited program of postdoctoral education for retraining in clinical or counseling psychology are eligible. The individual’s retraining program must adhere to the guidelines established by the APA Council of Representatives.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled towards the end of January. Interviews are virtual.
We are participants in the APPCN Match, program number 8072. We are also a member of APPIC (member number 9196). This residency site agrees to abide by the APPCN policy that no person at this facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.
Mailing address for transcripts or other materials:
Richard Phenis, Psy.D., ABPP (CN)
Training Lead, Neuropsychology Fellowship Program
2401 S 31st Street
Temple, TX 76508
Richard.Phenis@BSWHealth.org
Application requirements
The following materials should be emailed directly to the training lead Richard.Phenis@BSWHealth.org:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Two sample reports (de-identified)
In addition, three letters of reference emailed directly from the writer to the training lead or sent in sealed envelopes directly to the department are requested.
Finally, an official transcript should be sent directly via mail or electronically by the studen's graduate institution. Please have institutions mail or electronically send/release your official graduate transcripts.
All materials must be received by January 5th for consideration.
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Curriculum
Skills Development
Graduates of our program develop the following:
- Advanced skills in neuropsychological assessment sufficient for independent practice and board certification in neuropsychology
- Advanced skills in treatment recommendations and interventions for neuropsychological disorders sufficient for independent practice
- Advanced skills in consultation with patients, families, and treatment teams sufficient for independent practice
- Advanced knowledge of neuropsychology (e.g., etiologic mechanisms and processes)
- Advanced knowledge of research issues and methodological issues in neuropsychology
- Preparation for licensure for independent practice of psychology and board certification in neuropsychology
For a complete description of our program, refer to our training manual.
Faculty and fellows
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented fellows bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Training environment
The training program is housed primarily in the Division of Neuropsychology within the Neurosciences Institute at the main campus of Baylor Scott and White Temple Medical Center located in Temple, Texas. Training is also available at our Round Rock campus, housing five full time neuropsychologists.
In addition to the neuropsychology postdoctoral fellowship provided by the Neuropsychology Division, the Neurosciences Institute offers training experiences and residencies in Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Psychiatry.
Baylor Scott & White – Temple is one of the main health care hospitals in Central Texas, serving multiple geographical areas throughout its regional clinics. The hospital has served as the clinical training site for Baylor College of Medicine. Among its many prestigious recognitions, BSWH has been consistently ranked among the top 100 hospitals by one of the nation’s key healthcare rating groups.
Fellows are provided with individual computers, shared office space, and access to the Baylor Scott and White Health Sciences Center library.
Benefits include health plan as well as sick leave and vacation time commensurate with medical residents in our institution. Salary for the fellowship position is $54,000.
Train at one of U.S. News & World Report's top hospitals in Texas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed teaching and research hospital with a Level I trauma center.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Temple
Temple uniquely offers a combination of access to big-city conveniences while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.
Contact us
Richard Phenis, Psy.D., ABPP-CN
Porgram Administrator
Email: Richard.Phenis@BSWHealth.org
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S. 31st St.
Temple, TX 76508