Postdoctoral Fellowship

Steps to becoming a neuropsychologist in the United States. Required steps include graduating from high school, obtaining a bachelor’s degree, obtaining a doctoral degree like a PhD, PsyD, or EdD, completing a postdoctoral fellowship, and licensure. Optional steps include obtaining an associate’s degree, taking a gap year, and board certification. You are on the step postdoctoral fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship

After you complete your Predoctoral Internship and graduate from your doctoral program, you will complete a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship (also known as a “residency”).  This is an advanced training experience during which you specialize in neuropsychology through intensive clinical, research, and other professional experiences.

Resources for current graduate students:

Watch this video on applying for postdoctoral fellowship:

This video was created by the Association of Neuropsychology Students and Trainees (ANST). 

To learn about additional steps in becoming a neuropsychologist, click below:

Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Gap Year(s)
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Licensure & Boards
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