Psychology Opportunities

This is an advanced assessment externship in the Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children’s National. The program is under the direction of Gerry Gioia, Ph.D., and includes 12 faculty neuropsychologists, four pediatric psychologists, six postdoctoral fellows, as well as multiple predoctoral interns and externs.

Graduate students in clinical psychology or school psychology may apply for unpaid externship training with the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children’s National.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers practicum level training experiences in child clinical and pediatric psychology to students enrolled in doctoral programs in psychology.

The internship is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association, initially earning accreditation in 1970.

This position will provide focused experience in conducting research on the neuropsychological profiles and/or treatment of children with high-functioning autism.

The Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children’s National offers extensive professional training opportunities.