FAQ

On this page, you will find answers to many of the most commonly asked questions about this post-doctoral fellowship program.

• Is the fellowship program accredited?

  Yes. The Rehabilitation Psychology Fellowship program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Contact information for the APA Commission on Accreditation is:

  Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
  750 First Street, NE
  Washington, DC 20002-4242

  Phone: 202-336-5979
  TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123
  Fax: 202-336-5978

  Website: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/about/coa/index.aspx
  Email: apaaccred@apa.org

• Is there an advantage for me from an APA-accredited program?

  Yes. Advantages include:

  • Assurance for yourself that the training program meets APA’s high standards for excellence
  • Assurance for others that you completed your capstone training in a program of the highest quality (especially useful to those who evaluate your credentials for professional entry into restricted clinical practice settings, such as hospitals, medical centers, and provider panels, as well as licensure boards, professional societies, courts, and other situations where expertise is demanded)

  More information

  APA Website: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/about/coa/index.aspx

• Do you offer part-time fellow positions?

  No. All fellowship positions are full time.

• Is there any flexibility in the start date of a fellowship?

  Barring unusual circumstances, there is not flexibility in the start date of the fellowship - for a number of reasons:

  • With a structured curriculum, late-starters miss something important at the start of the program.
  • Because each position replaces someone who is leaving, a late start time affects clinical service delivery and burdens others with extra responsibility.
  • Because other aspects of our work adhere to set schedules - such as academic medical school and residency schedules - if you are not available, someone else will need to perform certain functions for you, such as teaching.

  You may ask the program director about start-date flexibility for a given year, but candidates who are available for an on-time start have a better chance of admission into the fellowship.

• You indicate that I must have a “license” to practice in the state of Michigan. What does that entail?

  All postdoctoral fellows must possess a Michigan license to practice psychology prior to beginning fellowship. This could be either a Master’s Educational Limited License (TLLP) or a Doctoral Educational Limited License. After a PhD or PsyD degree is officially granted by a university, fellows must obtain a Doctoral Educational Limited License. More information can be found here.

• What if I have never worked in a hospital or rehabilitation setting or have minimal experience with clinical neuropsychology?

  Our fellowship is designed to be a final, capstone experience in your preparation for a rehabilitation-oriented career. As such, we prefer fellows with a strong foundation in hospital practice, rehabilitation psychology, or clinical neuropsychology - and an ultimate interest in a rehabilitation-related career.

• How many hours are required to complete the fellowship program?

  Each fellow is expected to work 40 hours per week and complete 4,000 training hours during the two-year (24-month) fellowship program to be eligible for graduation.

• Is a research project required as part of the fellowship program?

  One scholarly project is required during the fellowship. However, fellows receive training and support to pursue a variety of scholarly activities to gain the ability to critically review research and to adopt a commitment to lifelong learning while making meaningful scholarly contributions to the field. These may include formal presentations at regional or national meetings or other scholarly activities. Fellows should refer to the House Staff Association Agreement for information about continuing education funds to support registration and/or travel related to scholarly activity.

• Who should I contact if I have any more questions?
  • For application-related information, salary & benefits, timelines, etc., contact Program Coordinator Debi Wright by email or phone.
  • For other inquiries, contact Program Director Kirk Stucky PsyD ABPP (RP, CN) by email or phone.