Competency-based curriculum in neuropsychology fellowship training

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Medical Education

Background:

• Existing neuropsychological fellowship training guidelines lack readily available, standardized curricula.
• Current training programs may exhibit variability, potentially impacting trainee preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current neuropsychological training guidelines for fellowships.
• To propose a competency-based curriculum for two-year neuropsychological fellowships.

Main Methods:

• Review of various published training approaches and models.
• Development of a sample curriculum based on existing guidelines, clinical experience, and supervisory practices.
• Inclusion of narrative examples to illustrate curriculum implementation.

Main Results:

• A proposed competency-based curriculum designed for flexibility across training sites.
• The curriculum specifies foundational and functional training competencies for neuropsychology fellows.
• The curriculum aims to facilitate trainee achievement of key competencies.

Conclusions:

• The proposed curriculum offers a flexible framework adaptable to various training environments.
• Successful implementation can enhance trainee readiness for board certification in clinical neuropsychology.
• Further data collection and feedback from training programs are recommended for curriculum refinement.