Dawn Bowers, Shellie-Anne Levy, Glenn Smith
Eliana Pasternak (current post-doc)
Janna Belser-Ehrlich (previous post-doc)
Overview & Goals of Post-Doc Training
Setting & Cast of Characters
Clinical Experiences, Didactics & Research
Outcomes: Where do UF Post-docs land?
Nuts & Bolts: Salary, Health, and more
Application & Important Dates
Shameless Marketing
Questions & Answers
Develop competencies that transition post-docs to independence as a professional NP
Assessment & feedback
Interdisciplinary consultation
Refinement of knowledge base in neuropsychology
Clinical supervisory skills
Scholarly evidence based approach to clinical activities
Research & creative scholarship
Program development, leadership and advocacy
Free standing Departmentof Clinical & Health Psychology within UF Health
Administratively unique• APA approved doctoral training program since 1953 ~ 15 new
grad student/yr
• APA approved internship program since 1963 ~5 NP interns/yr
• Continuous training of NP post-docs since 2004
Clinical Training Settings• Psychology Clinic (free standing within UF Health)• UF Health Shands Hospital• Norman Fixel Institute of Neurological Diseases • Haile Plantation Psychology Clinic
• 6 Colleges – COM, PHHP, Nursing, Pharm, Dentistry, VetMed
• Over 900 physicians representing 110 medical specialties• Outpatient & Inpatients• Provides services to patients from entire SE US
UF Health Shands: Epilepsy-Wada, Cortical Mapping, & PeCANClinics
• Free Standing outpatient clinic within UF Health Complex
NeuropsychologyChild/Pediatric Med/Health
Over 100,000 patients since 1972
Stroke NP Clinic, Adult ADHD & LD Clinics
• Neuropsychology & Neurology outpatient clinics for Movement Disorders, TBI-Concussion, MCI, Alzheimer’s & other dementias, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS
• 5 NP Testing Rooms, Video-monitoring from central Workroom
https://fixel.ufhealth.org/
Anesthesiology Applied
Physiology/Kinesiology Biomedical Engineering Cardiology Speech, Language, and
Hearing Sciences Dentistry Endocrinology Epidemiology Exercise and Sport Science Family Practice Genetics Infectious Disease Obstetrics and Gynecology Oncology
Orthopedic Surgery Nephrology Neurology Neuroscience Neurosurgery Pediatrics Physical Therapy Psychology Psychiatry Pulmonary Medicine Radiology General Surgery Transplantation Medicine Cancer Center
Collaborators UF Health
The Neuropsychology and Cognitive -Emotion Neuroscience Areas within the Department of Clinical & Health Psychology are an integral part of the UF Health Science
Center. We are among an elite group of academic programs in the U.S. that provides articulated research and clinical training in Neuropsychology at the pre-doctoral,
internship, and post-doctoral levels. With over $40 million in research funding during the past decade coupled with prominent roles in national and international leadership
positions, our faculty remain committed to preparing future generations of leaders in the field.
John Williamson, Ph.D.,
ABPP/CnAffiliate Professor,
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Adult neuropsychology, brain rehabilitation,
CVA, stroke, psychiatric disorders.
Shellie-Anne Levy, Ph.D.Clinical Assistant Professor
Adult neuropsychology, diversity considerations
and outreach, brain health interventions for
MCI, neurodegenerative disorders
Russell Bauer, Ph.D.,
ABPP/CnProfessor; Director, VA Brain Rehab. Research
Center
Adult neuropsychology, TBI, Epilepsy & Wada, neurodegenerative disorders, MCI
Dawn Bowers, Ph.D.
ABPP/Cn Professor/ T32 Training Director
Adult neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience
of emotion, movement disorders-DBS, MCI, Brain Health & novel Interventions
Glenn Smith, Ph.D.,
ABPP/CnChair & Elizabeth Faulk Endowed Professor
Adult neuropsychology, neurodegenerative
disorders, brain health interventions,
caregiver interventions
Duane Dede, Ph.D.Clinical Professor & Neuropsychology Area
Head
Adult neuropsychology with student athlete
specialty, neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury
Shelley Heaton, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Clinic Director
Pediatric focus but also life span
neuropsychology, attention deficit disorders,
brain tumor mapping, forensics, Wada
Catherine Price, Ph.D.,
ABPP/CnAssociate Professor, Director PeCAN
Adult neuropsychology, perioperative cognitive
medicine, cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, neuroimaging
William Perlstein, Ph.D.Associate Professor
Clinical mental health interventions, Research
specialty in cognitive neuroscience, emotion
neuroscience, traumatic brain Injury,
neuroimaging
Kristin Hamlet, Ph.D.Clinical Assistant Professor
Adult Neuropsychology, perioperative
neuropsychology, cerebrovascular disease,
neurodegenerative disorders
Erika Cascio, Psy.D.Clinical Assistant Professor
Life span neuropsychology with specialty in
hematology-oncology, brain tumor mapping,
Wada
Ron Cohen, Ph.D.,
ABPP/CnProfessor and Director , CAM
Adult neuropsychology, cognitive aging,
neuro-AIDS and HIV, obesity-related cognitive
Joseph Gullett, Ph.D.Research Assistant Professor
Adult neuropsychology, cognitive interventions
for neurodegenerative disorders, diffusion
tensor imaging, functional MRI, machine
learning.
Peter Lang, Ph.D.Graduate Research Professor & Director
Center for the Study of Emotion and Attention
Assessment of anxiety and mood disorders
through cortical circuits (fMRI, EEG), stress hormones, genes, and ANS
Michael Marsiske, Ph.D.Professor & CEN Area Head
Cognitive aging with a particular emphasis on
cognitive intervention strategies with older
adults
Eric Porges, Ph.D.Assistant Professor
Neurocognitive effects of HIV, Aging, and
Alcohol
Adam J. Woods, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Asst. Director
Center for Cognitive Aging & Memory
Neuromodulation, cognitive training,
neuroimaging, cognitive aging, and clinical trials.
Jared Tanner, Ph.D.Research Assistant Professor
Structural and functional brain MRI
interactions with cognitive changes following
major surgery ,neurodegenerative disorders
Neuropsychology & Cognitive-
Emotion Neuroscience Faculty Department of Clinical & Health Psychology, College of Public Health & Health Professions
Clinical Training & Didactics: 80%o Required rotations
o Elective Rotations
o Tele-Neuropsych Proficiency
o Didactics
o Professional Development
Research: 20%
Interdisciplinary TBI-Concussion Clinic; Other Cognitive disorders; Fixel Institute
Bauer
Outpatient adult neuropsychology with psychometry support
Interdisciplinary Movement Disorders &DBS Clinic; Other Cognitive disorders; Fixel Institute
Bowers
Post-Doc Triage Clinic, Interdisciplinary, with faculty backup, initiated in 2018 with post-docs Janna Belsere &
Heshan Fernanda, Fixel Institute
Laura AndersonLead Psychometrist
Adult Neuropsychology, Neurodegenerative disorders, MCI, Fixel Institute
Levy
Smith
Williamson
Adult Neuropsychology, Stroke & Cardiovascular Disorders Psychology linic
Adult Neuropsychology, Neurodegenerative disorders, MCI, Interventions Fixel Institute
Adult Neuropsychology, ADHD, LD, Student Athletes & Professional Students Psychology Clinic
Perioperative Neuropsychology Service, The PeCAN Clinic All elective surgeries, 65 yrs+NP screening & f/u
Dede
Price
Hamlett
Cascio
Adult Neuropsychology Haile Plantation & Psychology Clinic
Inpatient Epilepsy & WADA; Case conferences UF Health-Shands
Heaton
Brain Tumor & Cortical Brain MappingUF Health- Shands (inpatient)
Bauer
Peace of Mind Intervention – for MCIUF Health (& telehealth since COVID)
Smith
Weekly Neuropsychology ANST Meetings @UF_ANST_IG
• Fact finding
• UF & Outsider Speakers; On deck for Spring 2021: Karen Postal,
Jennifer Manly, Melissa Lamar, our own Dr. Williamson & more
Courses to Increase knowledge base Higher Cortical Function (post-docs TA this course)
Classics in Neuropsychology Neuroanatomy (Fall audit option)
DBS, Epilepsy, & Dementia Case Conferences
Neurology & Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Brain Cuttings & Pathology Rounds
Mentoring vis a vis ABPP-CN• Practice written exams• Fact Finding Skill Development• Clinical portfolio & formal ABPP-style oral exam, yr 2
BiMonthly Meeting of Neuropsychology Post-docs with NPPost-doc director (Dr. Bowers)
Interdisciplinary Seminar with all CHP Post-Docs, Dr. Pereira, overall CHP Post-Doc Director
Attendance at Conferences (virtual or real)
Rich opportunities via faculty mentored projects
Goals are 2 first authored publicationsCase studies- based on who you see clinicallyChaptersResearch studies
Numerous clinical research databases available
UF faculty experienced in mentoring K and other grantapplications
Develop competencies that transition you to independence as professional NP
Assessment, feedback, & interdisciplinary consultation
Refinement of knowledge base in neuropsychology
Clinical supervisory skills
Scholarly evidence-based approach to clinical activities
Research & creative scholarship
Program development, leadership and advocacy
30 Neuropsych Post-Docs since 20006 ongoing24 ‘graduated’
Graduates79%: Health Science Centers
e.g., Wake Forest, Harvard, Baylor, UF, Spectrum health, Alliance Clarus, etc.
8% (N=2): Own successful private practices
8% (N=2): Military-DOD neuropsychologists
4% (N=1): NIH Directors office, policy fellowship
Tiffany Cummings, PsyD, ABPPcnWake Forest
Mabel Lopez, PhD, Mind & Brain Care
Stipend of $52,704 yr
Health benefits
$500/year towards professional activities
5 professional development days/year
Vacation/sick leave (accrued at 5 hrs biweekly) ~3 weeks/yr
9 UF holidays (Memorial Day, 4th July, etc.)
In addition to regular holidays, UF has additional 5 days between Xmas & New Year
Application
Personal Statement – professional goals CV/ biosketch Graduate transcript (official) 3 letters of rec – (including 1 from internship) 2 de-identified work samples
Due Date: December 30, 2020
Virtual Interviews in January (1st three weeks)
…what’s in
store for
you?
Why should I do NP post-doc at
??
In addition to excellent training in neuropsychology,
Why else should you consider a NP Post-Doc at the University of Florida?
More days with sun than Fargo, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Ann Arbor, and hundreds of other destinations
You Get to Work with Nationally Recognized People !
Dr. Smith in disguise (in the Live Life glasses) hoping to avoid autograph hounds that follow famous
Neuropsychologists at UF
Dr. Levy gently demonstrates appropriate Finger Tapping technique to a Post-Doc with really small hands
Faculty & Staff who Care About You
Faculty who are directly involved in highly important and medically necessary assessments
Drs. Price and Hamlett finish a presurgical evaluation just in the nick of time...
Who are involved in very stimulating research,
tDCS and memory training in cognitive aging
Near Infrared Stimulation in subtle cognitive
decline
And whose clinical work & research is very moving…… and has high impact in their field
Concussion and repetitive TBIDBS in PD, ET, Dystonia,Tourettes, MS, early AD
We have a 50+ year Tradition of Excellence in Academic and Clinical
Training
Center for Neuropsychological
Studies
7 Centers of Excellence: PD, Cure PSP, HD, LBD, Tylers Hope, Levi-Strauss, Tourettes
Excellence in clinical training is in our DNA!
The “DNA Bridge” in the Gainesville rails-to-trails system
What do I value?
What do I want in clinical, research and academic
training?
What is my career vision?
What do I want my impact to be?
What’s my personal balance?
Can I realize all of this UF (am I a Gator?)