Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology Fellowship
The Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation Psychology at the U-M Medical School Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation offers advanced clinical, educational, and research experiences.
This experience is designed for postdoctoral candidates seeking advanced, specialized training.
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Program Highlights
Housed in the division of Rehabilitation Psychology-Neuropsychology, the program benefits from our national reputation for excellence, consistently ranked among the top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
We offer two fellowship positions each year, one with a pediatric focus and one with an adult focus, both beginning annually on September 1. Fellows receive comprehensive training that follows the Houston Conference guidelines and are prepared to pursue board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Clinical Neuropsychology.
As a member of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN), our program provides robust mentorship, diverse clinical rotations, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Stipend & Benefits
All fellows are offered a competitive stipend with a very attractive benefits package, including professional development funds and 22 days of vacation time per academic year, in addition to paid holiday and seasonal days.
Health care benefits are included, and fellows have access to a number of campus services as a member of the U-M community.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the following materials to the Program Coordinator with the label "Attn: Post-Doctoral (Indicate Pediatric or Adult) Fellowship Application":
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum Vitae, including status of dissertation
- Three letters of recommendation; Letters should be on letterhead and signed. If one of your letters is not from your graduate program training director, please send an additional letter from your graduate program training director attesting to your standing in the program.
- The APPCN Verification of Completion of Doctorate form
- Two relevant clinical neuropsychology reports (appropriately de-identified) that are representative of the applicant’s current report writing skills
An official graduate transcript
Selection Timeline & Notification
Our program is a participating member of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) and participates in the APPCN Resident Matching Program. All applicants must register with the National Matching Service and abide by the posted timeline. Interviews are conducted at the beginning of each year and are scheduled after the application deadline.
Additional details about the Matching Program can be obtained on the APPCN website. This residency site agrees to abide by the APPCN policy that no person at this facility will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.
Prospective candidates with questions may contact the Fellowship Director, Dr. Danielle Shapiro.
Submit Applications To:
3rd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI
48108
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Pediatric Track
Our pediatric fellowship track is ideal for candidates seeking advanced training in pediatric neuropsychology within a rehabilitation setting. The program is designed to prepare fellows for independent practice and leadership roles in working with rehabilitation populations.
Fellows gain hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient environments and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. Primary referrals come from Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, and the Craniofacial Anomalies Program through Plastic Surgery, among others.
Throughout the fellowship, trainees build competencies essential for high-quality care in rehab contexts, including the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with chronic physical disabilities, spinal cord injuries, burns, orthopedic trauma, limb loss, and chronic pain. Fellows develop a nuanced understanding of the relationship between neuropsychological functioning and adaptation to disability.
In addition to clinical work, fellows have opportunities to engage in research and, depending on availability during the second year, may also supervise practicum students.
Current Fellows
Meet our current fellows across specialties, training to be future leaders in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Adult Track
The Adult Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Track offers extensive training with individuals facing a wide range of conditions requiring rehabilitation, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, encephalopathies, brain and spinal tumors, hematologic cancers, limb loss, orthopedic injuries, burns, developmental disorders such as spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and rare autoimmune conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome and neuromyelitis optica.
Fellows participate in both inpatient and outpatient settings, delivering psychological and neuropsychological services as part of multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Training includes comprehensive supervision and mentoring in clinical care, case presentations, and career development.
Fellows also have opportunities to engage in collaborative clinical research and, depending on availability, may provide tiered supervision to junior trainees. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in rehabilitation neuropsychology, with many securing positions at leading academic medical centers.
Program Leadership
Danielle N Shapiro
Program Director
Rehab Psychology and Neuropsychology (RPN) Fellowship
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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