Rotations:Epilepsy and DBS (for Parkinson's) pre-surgical assessments (including Wada testing)Memory and movement disordersGeneral neurology (including multiple sclerosis, stroke, brain injury, neuro-oncology)General medical disorders (including solid organ transplant evaluation and psychiatric disorders)Patient Population:Fellows will receive substantial clinical training in general adult neuropsychology. The patient population is diverse and includes both inpatients and outpatients. Patients present with a broad range of medical conditions treated in a tertiary care hospital. Specific emphases and specialty populations include:Adult epilepsy, including pre-surgical assessment and Wada evaluationMemory disorders, including participation in a multi-disciplinary geriatric assessment clinicMovement disorders, including pre-surgical assessment for deep brain stimulation placement for Parkinson's diseaseMultiple sclerosisCentral nervous system (CNS) tumorStrokeBrain injurySolid organ transplant evaluationPsychiatric disorders

Brain Health Group Intervention Supervisor: Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, Ph.D. •Co-led a group of approximately 15 individuals with cognitive health risk factors (e.g., family history, prior stroke) •10 week psychoeducation group covering the following topics: cognitive engagement, stress, exercise, cardiovascular health, nutrition, compensatory strategies, social engagement

Supervisors: Elizabeth Ziegler, Ph.D.; Melissa Swanson, Ph.D.•Advanced Neuropsychology Practicum•Administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological assessments for a variety of neurological and psychological conditions•Complete comprehensive reports and provide feedback to veterans and their family

Supervisors: Scott Case, Ph.D.; Kate Geiger, Ph.D.•Provided same day interventions within a primary care setting, which includes brief diagnostic intakes, referrals, intervention, and physician consultation/joint visits with patients •Provided risk assessments and consultation •Participated in weekly individual supervision and group didactics, which includes presentations from medical doctors on topics such as diabetes, chronic pain, and approaches to coordinating care

(20 hr / week paid assistantship) Supervisor: Brian Sharpless, Ph.D.; Dianne Phillips-Miller, Ph.D.•Conducted psychological intake evaluations and provided individual therapy to community members (weekly caseload of 10-12 clients) •Co-facilitated a CBT-based group for insomnia•Conducted psychological evaluations for Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to help determine eligibility for state assistance for mental health disabilities.•Provided peer-consultation and supervision•Participated in weekly individual and group supervision•Assisted with administrative activities including helping develop an updated policies and procedures manual

Supervisor: Patricia Maarhuis, M.Ed.•Conducted informative alcohol, drug, and safe/consensual sex outreach seminars for incoming students

(20 hr / week paid assistantship) Supervisor: David Marcus, Ph.D; Melanie Whetstine-Richel, Ph.D.•Conducted ADHD/LD and personality assessments (two or three cases per month)•Conducted psychological evaluations for Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to help determine eligibility for state assistance for mental health disabilities.•Prepared comprehensive integrative reports and provide feedback•Provided peer-consultation and supervision•Conducted individual therapy with community members (weekly caseload of five clients)•Provided teaching assistance to graduate students in the beginning assessment practicum

Supervisor: Melanie Whetstine-Richel, PhD; Lauren Half-Warren, Ph.D.•Provided ADHD/LD and Neuropsychological assessments•Conducted Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Division of Rehabilitation (DVR) evaluations•Prepared comprehensive integrative reports and provided feedback

Supervisor: Paul Kwon, Ph.D.•Provided individual therapy & diagnostic intakes at a university counseling center•Led outreach seminars on stress management and healthy relationships

My duties include tracking and billing all my department’s projects as well as financial projections, and managing projects for several clients.

Answered multiple phone lines, completed filing, faxing, and maintaining office supply inventory.

Completed the Department of Justice 60-hour Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Training. Worked as a volunteer for SART (Sexual Assault Response Team).

Responsibilities included all aspects of restaurant service including food delivery and cash handling.

Trained and actively involved in public speaking to UCSD students to enhance their tolerance and understanding of minority groups present on campus.

Worked as a team-member to prepare quality, visually appealing food in a timely manner to our clients.

Assisted Dr. George Koob in planning and implementing experiments related to understanding the neuropharmacological basis of drug addiction in an animal model. Responsibilities included everyday care of rodent research subjects, research design, as well as data collection and interpretation.

Assisted in the transition to UCSD for new international students and scholars. Responsibilities included photocopying documents, filing immigration forms and providing assistance finding housing.

Responsibilities included drink preparation, cash register, store cleaning and maintenance.