Epilepsy Education

For Epilepsy Fellows (Neuropsychology)

The Post-Doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology is a 2 year program that provides advanced training in the theory and practice of Neuropsychology with a special emphasis in Epilepsy. The program combines extensive direct clinical experience with didactic learning and individual supervision to form the basis of a more comprehensive understanding of the cognitive and psychological status of patients with epilepsy. Direct clinical experience includes detailed assessment of cognitive abilities and emotional function, participation in multidisciplinary case conferences, and treatment of cognitive disorders associated with epilepsy. Didactic experiences include a broad range of case conferences, seminars, rounds, and courses offered through Yale Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program. Clinical and basic science research experience is also available through collaboration with the Epilepsy program faculty. The Neuropsychology program is designed to meet Houston Conference guidelines for advanced training in Neuropsychology, and will prepare the fellow for board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology.

Contact: Michael Westerveld, Ph.D.

Information for Applicants

Applicants should contact Michael Westerveld, Ph.D. for detailed information on availability of fellowship openings. Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. degree at an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program with an APA accredited internship in order to be eligible for the post-doctoral fellowship. The fellowship includes both adult and pediatric rotations, and preference will be given to applicants interested in specialization in adult or child Neuropsychology with a special emphasis in the Neuropsychology of epilepsy. The application period runs through February 1 for fellowships beginning in July; the fellowship is two years in duration and the fellowship year runs from July 1 to June 30. Interested applicants are encouraged to send an updated copy of their CV, along with a letter of interest, a copy of a recent clinical report, and three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be sent directly to the attention of Dr. Westerveld at the following address:

Michael Westerveld, PhD
ABPP Director of Neuropsychology
Department of Neurosurgery
Yale University School of Medicine
PO Box 208082
New Haven, CT 06520-8082

Helpful Links Regarding Epilepsy Fellowships, Research, Funding

• American Epilepsy Society Fellowships
• Child Neurology Society
• Epilepsy Foundation Fellowships
• Pediatric Epilepsy Grants and Fellowships:
  • Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy
  • Parents Against Childhood Epilepsy, Inc.
• American Academy of Neurology Fellowships
• Division 40 of the American Psychological Association
• The Houston Conference on Specialty Education & Training in Clinical Neuropsychology
• NIH/NINDS Funding

Epilepsy Education at AES

Fellows:

• American Epilepsy Society Online Education
• American Epilepsy Society Educational Opportunities

Living in New Haven

New Haven is a remarkable community for its size, possessing an excellent quality of life with reasonable cost of living, many pleasant living situations, and a remarkable level of culture in the musical and artistic worlds mostly provided by Yale University and by proximity to Boston and New York. Links are provided below to various informational sites for New Haven housing, shopping, and other important data.

• New Haven Arts & Ideas
• The City of New Haven
• Yale University

Neuropsychology Epilepsy Fellow Alumni

Fellows Trained in this Epilepsy Program include: