Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology: A Guide to Becoming ABPP/ABCN Certified Without Sacrificing Your Sanity (AACN Workshop Series)

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Whos, the Whys, and (Some of) the Whats; Chapter 2 The Written Application and Credential Review: Taking the Plunge; Chapter 3 The Written Examination: Less Painful Than You Think; Chapter 4 The Practice Sample: Showcasing Your Clinical Talents; Chapter 5 The Oral Examination: One More Hurdle to Go; Chapter 6 Staying Motivated: Surviving Bumps in the Road; Epilogue; References; Index; About the Authors.;The authors demystify the ABPP-CN board certification process and provide specific guidance, tips, recommendations, and direction for neuropsychologists ready to pursue the diplomate status through the ABCN. The book complements existing educational information about board certification, including materials provided through AACN workshops and the AACN Study Guide. All the authors hold ABCN diplomate status, having successfully navigated the process within the last five years, and are accomplished educators who have trained and mentored numerous colleagues, from graduate students and post-docto. Pursuit of board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) has become a standard expectation for clinical neuropsychologists. At the time this book was published, the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) was the fastest growing specialty board of ABPP with over 1,000 active members. However, the board certification process is challenging and can be intimidating. The objectives of this book are to demystify the process and provide practical advice for achieving board certification through ABPP/ABCN. To start, benefits of board certification are summarized and common myths debunked. Next, individual chapters for each step in the process, as well as a chapter devoted to pursuit of the pediatric subspecialty, provide details about essential elements of the task, the process, the timeline, strategies for success, common pitfalls, and what happens behind the scenes at ABPP/ABCN. Each of these chapters also has tips for trainees and supervisors who want to get a jump on preparing for board certification. Finally, encouragement and guidance for individuals who encounter setbacks at any step along the way are offered. The authors demystify the ABPP-CN board certification process and provide specific guidance, tips, recommendations, and direction for neuropsychologists ready to pursue the diplomate status through the ABCN. The book complements existing educational information about board certification, including materials provided through AACN workshops and the AACN Study Guide. All the authors hold ABCN diplomate status, having successfully navigated the process within the last five years, and are accomplished educators who have trained and mentored numerous colleagues, from graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to professional peers. They are also founding members and part of the leadership council for 'Be Ready for ABPP in Neuropsychology' (BRAIN), an organization dedicated soley to facilitating completion of the ABPP-CN certification process by competent clinical neuropsychologists. The authors are thus uniquely qualified to provide essential advice about this potentially intimidating process with empathy, wisdom, and humor. MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict Contents 12 Chapter 1 Introduction: The Whos, the Whys, and (Some of) the Whats 16 Chapter 2 The Written Application and Credential Review: Taking the Plunge 40 Chapter 3 The Written Examination: Less Painful Than You Think 54 Chapter 4 The Practice Sample: Showcasing Your Clinical Talents 80 Chapter 5 The Oral Examination: One More Hurdle to Go 100 Chapter 6 Staying Motivated: Surviving Bumps in the Road 136 Epilogue 144 References 146 Index 148 A 148 B 148 C 148 E 148 F 148 H 148 L 148 O 148 P 149 S 149 T 149 W 149 About the Authors 152 Revison Of: Board Certification In Clinical Neuropsychology / Kira E. Armstrong ... [et Al.]. 2008.