Neuropsych. Internship Question

[deleted1003601]

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I am in the process of applying for internship this November, however, I had a question regarding preparing myself to be a neuropsychologist. I have considered applying to some university counseling center internship programs that have no "major" rotation in neuropsychology (most do not). Would this set me up poorly or a neuropsychology post-doc? I have many other aspects in my background that support my goal to become a neuro-rehabilitation psychologist, but I wonder what would happen (if anything) if I applied for an attended an internship at a university counseling center.

 

[AcronymAllergy]

My knee-jerk reaction: I think it would make you less competitive, yes. Not solely due to the lack of a major neuropsych focus/rotation (although with postdocs becoming more competitive, that will probably be more of a sticking point going forward), but because it is in an inherently less-"neuro" setting vs. something like an academic medical center or VA hospital.

 

[deleted1003601]

My knee-jerk reaction: I think it would make you less competitive, yes. Not solely due to the lack of a major neuropsych focus/rotation (although with postdocs becoming more competitive, that will probably be more of a sticking point going forward), but because it is in an inherently less-"neuro" setting vs. something like an academic medical center or VA hospital.

These were my thoughts exactly. It was just a curiosity I had, so, thank you for your feedback.

 

[WisNeuro]

I concur with AA, this would definitely move someone closer to the bottom of the list when I am reviewing apps for a neuro postdoc.

 

[CatsFan]

I'm curious about what's making you lean towards applying to some UCC internships, if you're interested in neuropsychology? If it's the idea that UCCs are less competitive, I don't know how much truth there is to that. If you don't have prior UCC experience, you probably wouldn't be seen as a good fit.

On the other hand, if it's location, you have to do what's best for your situation.