Clinical Training
Training Philosophy
The training philosophy of the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami is based on an integration of experiential, theoretical, and empirical knowledge. Practicum students and clinical neuropsychology doctoral interns are provided a situation in which clinical experience, didactic training, and ongoing research components integrate to produce state-of-the-art, individualized, and sensitive patient care. Training procedures emphasize mentoring and graduated responsibility, in the context of neuropsychological evaluation, intervention, and outcome assessment. Training objectives include the following:
1. Acquiring experience and knowledge of neuropsychology as a theoretical, empirical, and applied discipline.
2. Becoming proficient in the assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of neurological disorders.
3. Developing an awareness of cultural and individual diversity issues relevant to the practice of clinical neuropsychology.
4. Learning to think and act in a manner consistent with ethical practice and professional integrity.
5. Becoming socialized in the role of the neuropsychologist and developing a professional identity.
6. Reviewing professional literature and/or helping to conduct small- or large-scale research to answer clinical questions pertaining to groups or individuals.
The geographic location of the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami has had a significant impact on its training philosophy. Metropolitan Miami-Dade is increasingly becoming the “gate to the Americas” and, as such, continues to be the liason between the United States and its neighbors to the South. Young professionals who train at the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami become immersed in a multi-culturally enriched environment that allows them to experience what it is to go beyond national borders in the application of their recently acquired knowledge and experiences. The international composition of the staff of the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami provides an excellent opportunity to practicum students and interns from the United States, as well as countries from the Caribbean, South America, and Europe to experience the flavor of different cultures.
1. Acquiring experience and knowledge of neuropsychology as a theoretical, empirical, and applied discipline.
2. Becoming proficient in the assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of neurological disorders.
3. Developing an awareness of cultural and individual diversity issues relevant to the practice of clinical neuropsychology.
4. Learning to think and act in a manner consistent with ethical practice and professional integrity.
5. Becoming socialized in the role of the neuropsychologist and developing a professional identity.
6. Reviewing professional literature and/or helping to conduct small- or large-scale research to answer clinical questions pertaining to groups or individuals.
The geographic location of the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami has had a significant impact on its training philosophy. Metropolitan Miami-Dade is increasingly becoming the “gate to the Americas” and, as such, continues to be the liason between the United States and its neighbors to the South. Young professionals who train at the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami become immersed in a multi-culturally enriched environment that allows them to experience what it is to go beyond national borders in the application of their recently acquired knowledge and experiences. The international composition of the staff of the Neurobehavioral Institute of Miami provides an excellent opportunity to practicum students and interns from the United States, as well as countries from the Caribbean, South America, and Europe to experience the flavor of different cultures.