The O’Grady Residency in Psychology provides broad training in clinical psychology; however, interns focus their training through participation in one of three tracks:
Behavioral Medicine Track
Interns in the Behavioral Medicine track provide medical inpatient and outpatient behavioral health assessment and treatment to child and adolescent patients and their families. Interns complete several rotations, gaining experience treating patients with chronic illnesses, adjustment disorders, behavioral problems, and anxiety / depression.
Interns will be assigned to two of the four following six-month major rotations:
- Inpatient Medical Consultation-Liaison Service
- Sleep Disorders Center
- Pain Management
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Psychology Service
Additionally, interns participate in two of the following six-month minor rotations:
- Epilepsy Clinic
- Headache Center and biofeedback assisted relaxation therapy
- Diabetes
- Pediatric Primary Care
- The Functional Independence Restoration Program (FIRST)
- Nutrition and Wellness Center
Finally, all Behavioral Medicine interns participate in one four-month assessment rotation in either inpatient toddler neurodevelopmental clinic, cardiology or neuropsychology. They also see outpatient therapy cases throughout the training year.
Clinical Child Track
Interns in the Clinical Child track gain year-long training experiences in conducting empirically-based assessment and family focused services to improve the functioning of children and adolescents with ADHD (both with and without a broad range of co-morbid conditions) through the Center for ADHD and receive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Interns also use evidence-based interventions to address other primary concerns (internalizing and externalizing disorders, adjustment to medical concerns, developmental disorders, preventative care) in children and adolescents based on their interests.
In addition, Clinical Child interns participate in four six-month minor rotations. All interns will participate in the following rotation:
- Evidence-Based Treatment for Youth who have Experienced Trauma or Neglect (includes training in PCIT and TF-CBT)
Interns will rank their preferences for their remaining three rotations:
- Sleep Disorders Center
- Epilepsy Clinic
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Toddler Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic (includes ADOS training and opportunities for multidisciplinary team experience)
- Early Intervention for Children on the Autism Spectrum
- Inpatient Medical Consultation-Liaison Service
Finally, they also see outpatient therapy cases throughout the training year.
Acute Care Track
Interns in the acute care track gain experience working within psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, medical inpatient, and / or medical clinic settings. There are opportunities to treat youth with a range of behavioral and mental health difficulties (internalizing and externalizing concerns, trauma, eating disorders, adjustment to medical concerns), conduct assessments, deliver comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) intervention, co-lead a DBT Skills Group, train and deliver Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and the opportunity to become certified in TF-CBT.
Interns will be assigned to the following six-month major rotations:
Interns will be assigned to the following six-month minor rotation:
- Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessment Clinic-School Age / Adolescent (one half day per week)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Group (2-hours per week)
Interns will rank their preferences for their remaining two minor rotations (one half day per week):
- Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Neurobehavioral Partial Hospitalization
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Inpatient Eating Disorders
- Outpatient Eating Disorders Treatment
- Sleep Disorders Center
- Epilepsy Clinic
- Inpatient Medical Consultation-Liaison Service
Finally, all Acute Care Interns also see outpatient therapy cases throughout the training year.
Neurodevelopmental Track
Residents in the Neurodevelopmental (ND) Track gain year-long training experiences in comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment and evidence-based outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring emotional and behavioral concerns through the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Psychology (NDBP) Program. Residents receive advanced training in diagnostic assessment, including administration of the ADOS-2, and evidence-based intervention, including the option for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certification. Throughout the year, residents develop expertise in working with children presenting with developmental delays, disruptive behavior, anxiety, mood concerns, toileting and sleep difficulties, and other complex neurodevelopmental, genetic, and behavioral presentations.
ND Track residents participate in four required six-month rotations, including:
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Moderate Behavior Therapy (MBT)
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Clinic
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic
Residents will also complete one of the following year-long pathway electives based on their ranked preferences:
Early Intervention Pathway
- Bridge Skill Development Program (Discrete Trial Teaching)
- Neurodevelopmental Clinic for Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Community Engagement Pathway
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)
Trauma Pathway
- CHECK Foster Care Clinic
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Finally, residents maintain outpatient neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment experiences throughout the training year.
