Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology A Guide to Becoming ABPP/ABCN Certified Without Sacrificing Your Sanity

by Armstrong, Kira E.; Beebe, Dean W.; Hilsabeck, Robin C.; Kirkwood, Michael W.

• ISBN13: 9780195341348
• ISBN10: 0195341341
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-14
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Whos, the Whys, and (Some of) the Whats	p. 3
The Written Application and Credential Review: Taking the Plunge	p. 27
The Written Examination: Less Painful Than You Think	p. 41
The Practice Sample: Showcasing Your Clinical Talents	p. 67
The Oral Examination: One More Hurdle to Go	p. 87
Staying Motivated: Surviving Bumps in the Road	p. 123
Epilogue	p. 131
References	p. 133
Index	p. 135
About the Authors	p. 139
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