2014-2015

Pre-doctoral
Internship in
Clinical
Neuropsychology
Contact the Director of Training for further information:
Dr. Erin Warriner
Hamilton Health Sciences
MUMC Site, 1C10
Box 2000, Station A
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3Z5
Tel: (905) 521-2100 Ext. 75983
Email: warriner@hhsc.ca

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The Internship Setting

Contents
The Internship Setting

The Clinical Neuropsychology

Program

Funding, Educational and

Research Opportunities

Supervision & Evaluation

Core Rotations

5-7

Minor/Optional Rotations

7,8

Application Process

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Training Staff

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The Clinical
Neuropsychology
Internship Program is
accredited by the
Canadian
Psychological
Association
(2011-2015)
Contact:
Dr. Erin Warriner
Director of Training
Hamilton Health Sciences
MUMC Site, 1C10
Box 2000, Station A
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3Z5
Tel: (905) 521-2100 Ext. 75983
Email: warriner@hhsc.ca

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Home to more
than more than half a million residents, Hamilton is situated at the western tip of Lake
Ontario midway between Niagara Falls and Toronto. It is the site of McMaster University,
known internationally for its innovative medical school and research programs and the home
of evidence-based practice. Hamilton has a rich cultural community with its own
professional theatre company, art gallery, and professional sports teams. The Royal
Botanical Gardens and the Bruce Trail are within minutes of the hospital sites.

Visit www.hamilton.ca for more information about the city of Hamilton.

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is comprised of a family of six hospitals and a cancer
centre, serving more than 2.2 million residents in Central South and Central West Ontario.
Each of the facilities offers specialized services that together make HHS one of the most
comprehensive health care systems in Canada. All of the hospitals at Hamilton Health
Sciences are teaching hospitals affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster
University. This allows patients to benefit from innovative treatments/research and staff and
students to actively participate in research and teaching endeavours. The entire corporation
is committed to a client-centered, evidence-based approach to health care.
The internship in Clinical Neuropsychology is mainly based out of Hamilton General Hospital
(HGH), which is recognized as a regional centre of excellence in cardiovascular care,
neurosciences, trauma and burn treatment. The regional Adult Acquired Brain Injury
Program and General Psychology Consultative Service are located in the recently built stateof-the art Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) on-site at HGH. The Integrated Stroke
Program, also at the HGH in the main building and in the RRC, is a regional service offering
specialized inpatient acute care treatment and rehabilitation for adults and seniors with
cerebrovascular events. Interns also become involved in rotations at McMaster Childrens
HospitalMcMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) site, where pediatric care and
womens health services are offered. Some educational opportunities and minor rotations
are available at the Chedoke site of HHS.
Psychology staff at Hamilton Health Sciences, currently including 22 psychologists, 17
psychometrists and 17 behavioural therapists, are integral members of interdisciplinary
teams with diverse backgrounds, such as clinical psychology, school psychology,
neuropsychology, applied behavioural analysis, rehabilitation, and health psychology. Most
of the psychologists and many of the non-doctoral psychology staff have cross appointments
with McMaster University in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The internship provides an
invaluable opportunity to learn from and interact with students, clinicians and faculty in
medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, social work and other allied health disciplines (e.g., speech/
language pathology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy).

HHS Mission: To provide excellent health care for the people and communities we serve and to
advance health care through education and research.
HHS Vision: Leaders in exemplary care, innovation and academic excellence.

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The Clinical Neuropsychology Program

There are two internship programs: Clinical Neuropsychology (two positions) and Clinical
Child Psychology (2 positions in the Child and Family track and 1 position in the Autism
track). Details regarding the Clinical Psychology program are contained in a separate
brochure, HHS Predoctoral Internships in Clinical Child Psychology.
The Clinical Neuropsychology interns are assigned to core rotations in the Adult Acquired
Brain Injury Program (ABIP), in the Integrated Stroke System (ISS), and in Adult Consultation
Neuropsychology. Typically, they spend about 1.5 to 2 days per week devoted to each of
these core areas for about 5-6 months. In addition, interns have opportunities to carry
short-term and long-term treatment cases, often through the ABIP program, over the course
of the entire internship by a designated 1 day per week rotation devoted to treatment. They
are also briefly exposed to neurodevelopmental issues through a minor rotation in Pediatric
Neuropsychology, which typically is about 1 to 2 days per week for about 3 months. In
addition, interns usually have the opportunity to select 1 other minor rotation in areas of
interest (e.g., extension in Pediatrics, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Specialized Developmental
and Behavioural Services, etc.), which typically are 1 to 2 days per week for about 3
months. Rotations and educational opportunities are available to interns, provided they
have the necessary educational background and a qualified supervisor is available.
Sample Schedule:

Oct-Feb

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Inpatient ABIP

Inpatient ABIP

Edn/Research
1/2 day

Day 4

Day 5

OP Consult NP

ABIP OP
Treatment

Peds NP (3
mos)

ABIP OP
Treatment

OPConsult

NP 1/2 Day
Mar - Aug

Stroke IP

Peds NP
(3 mos)

Pain
Mgmt
(3 mos)

Edn/Research
1/2 day

Stroke
IP 1/2 Day

Pain
Mgmt
(3 mos)

Interns typically spend the first month reviewing and ensuring that they are trained up and
efficient in the administration and scoring of a variety of psychometric tools plus other
testing procedures, then move on to their various rotations. Although there are some core
requirements, within each of the rotations, interns may have the opportunity to set goals
and select experiences with their supervisors that meet their particular needs and
interests. Through the primary core rotations and minor rotations, interns will be exposed to
a wide variety of assessment and treatment experiences in diverse patient clinical and
cultural populations and have the opportunity to work with a variety of Psychologists,
interdisciplinary professionals on hospital teams and possibly community agencies. The
Clinical Neuropsychology internship program provides a supervised opportunity for the
integrated application of the theoretical, clinical, professional, and ethical knowledge and
skills acquired during graduate training. Interns are expected to develop core competence
in the neuropsychological and psychological assessment and treatment of patients with a
range of medical, psychiatric, neurological, behavioural, and emotional difficulties, and
more highly developed and independent skills in evidence-based psychological approaches.
Supervision in the acquisition and refinement of assessment, formulation, and therapeutic
skills is available in behavioural, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, group dynamics,
neuropsychological, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.

Program Philosophy

The Clinical
Neuropsychology
Internship Program,
like Hamilton Health
Sciences and the
McMaster University
Faculty of Health
Sciences, is committed
to a scientistpractitioner approach
to education and
practice which is clientcentered. As such, the
training of interns
emphasizes the use of
empirically supported,
evidence-based
assessment and
treatment approaches
as well as structured
evaluations of emerging
approaches and
individualized
interventions.

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Funding/Equipment
The internship positions are currently funded at just over $36,000 per year. Vacation pay
and benefits are paid in lieu of paid time off according to HR policies for temporary full-time
staff (i.e., interns receive a percentage paid out for each hour worked in place of vacation
time and benefits). Interns are provided with dedicated office space and technology and use
of current professional assessment materials and equipment.

Educational Opportunities
In addition to the clinical rotations, interns are expected to participate in regular educational
and research experiences during their internship year. A half-day per week is devoted to
these activities. Interns have an opportunity to come together with the interns from the
Clinical Child Psychology program and other learners (e.g., psychiatry residents) for a weekly
seminar series. A wide variety of topics are presented by staff Psychologists/Psychiatrists
and guest speakers from across the city (e.g., evidence-based clinical formulations, suicide
risk assessment, structured diagnostic interviewing, supervision, prep for the oral exams,
psychopharmacology, etc.). A regular series of ethics seminars are also held for interns to
provide an opportunity to discuss professional issues and jurisprudence and guide them in
preparation for the registration process with the College of Psychologists.
The Clinical Neuropsychology interns have other training and educational opportunities
specifically related to the neurosciences. This may include the availability of a seminar
course in behavioural neuroanatomy developed by one of the senior staff
neuropsychologists and opportunities to participate in a wide variety of other clinical and
education rounds in psychiatry, neurosciences/trauma and rehabilitation held throughout
the hospital system on a regular basis (e.g., Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Acute Stroke Rounds,
Neurology Teaching Series, Neuroscience Rounds, etc.). Interns may also enroll in the
McMaster University's Clinical Behavioural Sciences (CBS) program (part of the continuing
Faculty of Health Sciences education program), which provides allied health professionals
who are currently assessing and/or treating clients an opportunity to enhance their
knowledge and skills in individual, group, family and community assessment and
intervention. There are specialized courses in behaviour analysis, rehabilitation, family
therapy, group therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic
therapy, psychological testing and supervision. These courses make use of multidisciplinary
small-group learning, selected readings, and/or assignments. Occasionally an intern
registers for one CBS course during the internship year (note that the course is completed
on the interns own time and there is a cost for the course). Courses are taught by staff
within the hospital system that have cross appointments with the university. Courses are
typically held weekly for 7-12 weeks and are divided into different levels.

Evidence-based Practice & Research Opportunities

Psychologists at Hamilton Health Sciences are active in research activities and interns are
required to contribute to research or program evaluation during their internship year.
Interns can become involved in ongoing projects or develop an idea of their own. Interns are
also required to critically review research and best practice guidelines as applicable to their
clinical cases in the various rotations. Some examples of past research include: designing a
database, administering experimental or screening tools and comparing results with a
standardized full battery, participating in program development, completing data analyses
using archived data, conducting interviews or short batteries for research protocols, etc.

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Training Model

Core competencies in
neuropsychological
assessment, treatment
and rehabilitation,
consultation, cultural
awareness, clinical
research and
professionalism are
delivered through
supervised rotations
in the direct provision
of clinical services.
Practical training is
complemented by
involvement in
interdisciplinary team
meetings, research
opportunities and case
conferences; as well as
formulation and
didactic seminars
provided by program
and hospital faculty.
CBS course
offerings available
to interns can be
viewed at http://
fhs.mcmaster.ca/
cbs/

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Program Coordination/Supervision
In conjunction with the Director of Training, the Program Coordinator (who is a registered
Psychologist) is responsible for coordinating the interns schedules to ensure depth and
breath in their training and opportunities to meet the core requirements in assessment,
treatment and consultation. Interns interests and goals are taken into consideration for
optional rotations, though this depends to some extent on availability of supervisors/
opportunities in any given year. Supervisors for the various rotations will discuss objectives
and identify opportunities available within their rotations to offer interns a tailored
experience and work with them on their individualized goals/interests for the internship
year. The Director of Training and Program Coordinator ensure that the required depth and
breadth of experience is provided, that interns and their supervisors complete regular
progress evaluations, and that the intern's workload is manageable. A minimum of four
hours of direct supervision per week is provided. The aim is for interns to work toward
greater levels of independence in their skill set, diagnostics and clinical practice across
rotations. Interns will have exposure to a wide variety of supervisor styles and have
opportunities to develop their own supervision skills in interactions with non-registered
psychology staff and possibly supervising clinical psychology graduate students who are
completing practicum placements at Hamilton Health Sciences. Interns themselves are
provided supervision in this regard and seminars are offered on this topic.

Interns receive at
least 4 hours of
direct supervision
weekly throughout
internship. The aim
is for interns to work
toward greater levels
of independence in all
aspects of their
psychological practice
across rotations.

Evaluation
Regular formal review and evaluation of each intern's progress is scheduled four times
during the course of the program (mid and final for each of the core rotations). Interns are
expected to complete all of the core requirements defined for each of their rotations along with
the broader core competency areas (unless they have demonstrated previous proficiency in an
area or have been unable to complete a requirement based on availability of the experience).
Each of the intern's supervisors rates the intern on a range of functional competencies (e.g.,
assessment, consultation skills) and foundational competencies (e.g., interpersonal skills,
ethics). Supervisor evaluations must be rated as meeting expectations according to the
competency definitions by the end of the rotation. During the evaluation meeting, plans for
opportunities and experiences to meet core competencies and develop skills in the other
rotations will be discussed. If required, specific recommendations to remedy deficiencies in the
program or in the intern's progress are made. Summary results are forwarded to the graduate
department of the student's home university where appropriate. At the end of a rotation, the
interns provide formal evaluation of the program and supervisors.

Clinical Neuropsychology ProgramCore Rotations

Adult Acquired Brain Injury Program (ABIP)
Dr. Diana Velikonja, C.Psych. & Dr. Hiten Lad, C.Psych.
The ABIP, located in the regional rehabilitation centre (RRC) at the HGH, is a provincially
established service designed to provide inpatient and outpatient treatment and continuity of
care to adults who have sustained brain injuries (not limited to trauma). It is comprised of
an inpatient ward served by two multidisciplinary teams, a day hospital, and a community
services program as well as an outpatient clinic. The psychologists, neuropsychologists, and
psychometrists on the interdisciplinary teams provide assessment (behavioural, emotional
and neuropsychological), consultation, and direct treatment intervention (behaviour
management, cognitive retraining, counseling, group therapy) and are available to provide
supervision for the interns. A brief description of the services offered under ABIP follows.

Opportunities may
be available for
interns to develop
their supervision
skills in interactions
with non-registered
psychology staff and
practicum students.

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The Community Re-integration Unit (CRU) is an in-patient setting where interns work within a
multi-disciplinary team consisting of a neuropsychologist, physiatrist, neurologist, speechlanguage pathologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, social worker, behaviour
therapist, rehabilitation therapist, and registered nurses. Interns are responsible for
conducting neuropsychological evaluations to assist with treatment and discharge planning,
attending and presenting at case conferences, providing feedback regarding patients
neurocognitive, emotional and behavioural status at family meetings, developing scripts to
assist with rehabilitative efforts, and sometimes conducting individual treatment using
various modalities.
In the Outpatient Clinic, neuropsychology interns are involved in screening interviews and
neuropsychological assessments that are carried out to help secure appropriate services for
patients with acquired brain injuries. Interns are involved in offering individual and couple
therapy. Typical types of issues that are addressed in treatment involve post-concussive
symptoms, mood and anxiety, adjustment issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder/
symptoms. Interns may also work in collaboration with Outreach therapists, who under the
direction of psychology staff, design and implement programs in the community.
The Community Services Program (some of which is funded by third party insurance) is
designed to support patients living in the community who need assistance with life skills and
vocational retraining, and behavioural and emotional problems.
There is also the Slow To Recover program within ABIP where neuropsychology interns have
the opportunity to conduct assessments on a consultative basis with patients with complex
medical/neurological presentations.

Integrated Stroke System

Dr. Kathy Smolewska, C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)
The Integrated Stroke Program located at HGH consists of two inpatient units that offers
acute medical care and rehabilitative services to individuals who have suffered from strokes
or other cerebrovascular conditions. Patients cover the adult span, including older adults,
and often have complex medical and/or psychosocial histories. The intern actively
collaborates on cases as part of the interdisciplinary team and regularly participates in
inpatient clinical team rounds. Interns have an opportunity to work closely with a variety of
disciplines, such as social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech/
language therapists, nurses, neurologists, nutrition/dietician etc. Interns provide
neuropsychological assessments, emotional and behavioural evaluations, and consultations
on a wide variety of clinical issues (e.g., identify differential and comorbid diagnoses, identify
barriers to rehabilitation and offer strategies, develop treatment plans, offer
recommendations around discharge planning, safety issues and community services/
supports, provide education for families, offer brief support in adjustment/coping, assess
judgment/decision-making abilities, etc.). Interns work toward implementing a flexible
process approach to assessment and readily integrate behavioural observation and relevant
medical information into their interpretations and diagnostic formulations. They have the
opportunity to provide tailored feedback to the client, teams, family members, and
community professionals as applicable. Educational rounds are also available in the stroke
program.

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Program Mission
The HHS Clinical
Neuropsychology
Internship Program is
committed to preparing
interns to become
independent skilled
professionals and
critical thinkers in
clinical
neuropsychology. The
program seeks to
develop a level of
clinical and
professional competence
and independence
sufficient to prepare
interns for postdoctoral
clinical training or a
year of supervised
practice for registration

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Adult Consultation Neuropsychology Services

Dr. Ayse Unsal, C.Psych.
The Adult Consultation Neuropsychology Services is located in the RRC at HGH. Interns work
with the registered neuropsychologist and psychometrists. Training in intellectual,
personality, and neuropsychological assessment with a wide range of neurological and
psychiatric difficulties is provided. The types of assessments may conducted include autoimmunological (i.e., HIV, Lupus, MS, etc.), non Alzheimers degenerative diseases (i.e.,
Parkinsons Disease, Huntingtons Chorea, etc.), infectious disorders, seizure disorders,
neurotoxic conditions, follow-up strokes, occasional traumatic injuries, as well as psychiatric
and other medical conditions that affect cognitive functioning. A major focus of this rotation
is conducting differential diagnosis with respect to the above-mentioned conditions and
psychological disorders and offering an opinion to the referring physician. In this rotation,
interns are involved in conducting a clinical neurodiagnostic interview, reviewing available
medical documents, obtaining collateral information, conducting psychometric testing,
integrating all data and offering a clinical formulation/opinion in a comprehensive report, as
well as communicating findings in a feedback session to the referred client.

Pediatric Neurology/Neurosurgery & Oncology Neuropsychological Services

Dr. Cheryl Alyman, C.Psych. & Dr. Erin Warriner, C.Psych.
In addition to the major core rotations required, Interns are required to complete a brief
minor rotation in Pediatric Neuropsychology for exposure to neurodevelopmental issues.
This will involve didactic case formulation sessions covering a variety of common pediatric
neuropsychological disorders along with the opportunity to participate in 1-2 assessment
cases. There may also be an opportunity to do a longer rotation in Pediatric Neuropsychology
depending on supervisor availability in any given year. Some prior training experience in
pediatric assessment is required as a prerequisite in order to be considered for the
extension of this rotation.
Pediatric Neuropsychology Services are located at MUMC as part of McMaster Childrens
Hospital. These services provide clinical neuropsychological and psychological assessments
to pediatric and adolescent inpatients and outpatients with a variety of neurological,
psychiatric, behavioural, and learning disorders (e.g., leukemia, brain tumours, traumatic
brain injuries, epilepsy, encephalitis, stroke, mood and anxiety disorders, as well as
metabolic, immunologic and genetic conditions). The intern will be involved in interviewing
children and family members, reviewing relevant medical documentation, administering and
scoring assessment measures, providing feedback to family, children and team members,
as well as preparing written reports. Interns may also be involved in school feedback
meetings, development of community-based treatment plans, implementation of
behavioural interventions, or counselling on a case-by-case basis depending on
availability. Moreover, interns can attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary clinical/
educational opportunities as time permits (e.g., Tumour Board rounds, Neuro-oncology clinic,
inpatient ABI rounds, ABI outpatient clinics, etc.).

Clinical Neuropsychology ProgramMinor/Optional Rotations

Depending on interests, goals and time availability, interns typically select 1 minor rotation,
which is either the extension in Pediatrics described above or one of the other programs
listed on the following page.

Interns participate in
three core services:
Adult Acquired
Brain Injury
Program
Integrated Stroke
System
Adult Outpatient
Consultation
Neuropsychology
Service

Interns are exposed to

neurodevelopmental
issues thru a minor
rotation in Pediatric
Neuropsychology.
Interns can choose to
extend this rotation if
they have an interest in
practicing in this area.

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Chronic Pain Management Unit (CPMU)

Dr. Eleni Hapidou, C.Psych.
The CPMU at Chedoke Hospital focuses on chronic pain from both health and rehabilitation
psychology perspectives. Clients are adults (very early adulthood to seniors), who vary
widely as to their socio-economic, educational, vocational, and ethnic backgrounds. The
interdisciplinary, multi-modal program is an intensive 4-week, outpatient (day) or inpatient
stay. Interns may be involved in leading or co-leading psycho-educational classes (e.g.,
assertiveness, the meaning of pain, sexuality, self-talk, illness behaviour), providing one-toone, couples or family therapy/counseling following primarily, but not exclusively, a CBT
model, and assessing the psychological status of clients and the implications for treatment
under the direction of the Registered Psychologist.

Specialized Developmental and Behavioural Services (SDBS)

Dr. Nezihe (Nez) Elik, C.Psych.
SDBS, located at Chedoke site of McMaster Childrens Hospital, is a part of the
Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Program. SDBS provides support for families
of children with developmental and complex learning/cognitive difficulties between the
ages of 2 and 18. Services are also offered to children with significant emotional and
behavioural difficulties between the ages of 2 and 6. SDBS provides assistance with
transition in services (e.g., entry to school), behavioural assessment and consultation,
collaboration with community partners, speech and language assessment and
consultation, developmental monitoring, developmental pediatric assessment, family or
parent counseling, group intervention, health teaching, hearing tests, individual
assessment and counseling, information about other services and resources, a newsletter,
parent workshops, psychiatric assessment and consultation, psychological and
psychoeducational assessment and consultation, and service coordination. The behaviour
therapy consultation services is also a part of the SDBS and provides outpatient
consultation to parents, teachers, group homes, and residential programs regarding
developmentally handicapped children with significant behavioural difficulties (Dr. Jane
Summers is the supervising psychologist for behavioural interventions). The program
provides supervised experience in psychological assessment, consultation to families and
multidisciplinary colleagues, and consultation to community agencies.

Application Process
Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical neuropsychology accredited by
the Canadian and/or American Psychological Associations. Students enrolled in programs
whose requirements are equivalent to those of CPA/APA accredited programs and those
students who have acquired comparable course work and practicum experience may be
considered depending on their level of competitiveness with applicants from accredited
programs. Students should have completed a master's degree (or equivalent), doctoral
course work, comprehensive examinations, and at least 600 hours of supervised
assessment and treatment practica. It is recommended that applicants have already
obtained substantial experience assessing and interviewing clients and administering
neuropsychological instruments.

Interns typically select

1minor rotation
depending on interests,
goals and time
availability to diversify
their learning
experiences and meet
their individualized
goals.

Interns can choose

minor rotations from
adult or pediatric
programs available
throughout HHS
provided the intern
has the necessary
education/
qualifications and a
qualified supervisor is
available. See Clinical
Child Psychology
brochure for
additional
opportunities.

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Applicants are required to complete the standard online APPIC application, which includes:

APPIC APPLICATION FOR PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP form

Curriculum vitae
Transcripts of graduate studies
APPIC Verification of Internship Eligibility and Readiness form
Three letters of reference (references for Canadian applicants are encouraged to use
CCPPP guidelines). At least two letters should be from supervisors familiar with the
applicants clinical skills.

The standard
APPIC application
forms can be
completed online at:
www.appic.org

The deadline for receipt of applications is November 1st. Questions about the application
process can be directed to:
Dr. Erin Warriner
Director of Internship Training
(905) 521-2100 ext. 75983
warriner@hhsc.ca
NOTE: Applicants should clearly indicate the internship program to which they are applying
Clinical Neuropsychology.
The Hamilton Health Sciences Internship program is a member of APPIC and the Canadian
Council of Professional Psychology Programs (CCPPP) and adheres to APPIC policy regarding
internship offers and acceptances. The internship participates in the APPIC Internship
Matching Program. All applicants must register with the National Matching Services
(www.natmatch.com/psychint) and/or APPIC (www.appic.org/) to be considered (Note: The
Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology programs at HHS have separate match
numbers). Completed applications are rated independently by the members of the
Internship Committee and are ranked. Candidates are notified by December 15 regarding
whether they have been selected for interview. The interviews will take place using a MultiMini Interview (MMI) format. All applicants invited for interview will be asked to be present
on-site at the Regional Rehabilitation Centre (Hamilton General Hospital) on Friday, January
17, 2014 for the day (lunch will be provided). This is the only date when all in-person
interviews will be conducted and no telephone interviews will be considered. Please
consider holding this date if you are interested in our program.
Prior to the February notification deadline, the committee meets one last time to confirm the
rank order. The matching process is completed through the National Matching Service.
HHS match number:
183013Clinical Neuropsychology
In accordance with federal privacy legislation (Personal Information Protection and
Electronics Documents Act) only information that is required to process your application is
collected. This information is secured and is shared only with those individuals involved in
the evaluation of your internship application. If you are not matched with our program, your
personal information is destroyed within four months of Match Day.
Further information on Accreditation can be obtained from the CPA Accreditation Office
141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702,
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5J3

All applicants must

register with the
National Matching
Services
(www.natmatch.com/
psychint) through
APPIC
HHS match
number for
Clinical
Neuropsychology
Internship
Program:
183013

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Internship Training Staff

Beth Adams, Ph.D. (McMaster University, 1998). Psychometrist for Pediatric NeuropsychologyNeurology/Neurosurgery
Service.
Cheryl Alyman, Ph.D., C.Psych. (University of Victoria, 1998). Psychologist in Pediatric Oncology Services.
Tom Cebrat, M.A. (Jagiellonian University of Krakow, 1981). Psychometrist with Adult Consultation Neuropsychology Service.
Madelena DaSilva, B.A. (University of Waterloo, 1994). Psychometrist in Pediatric Oncology Services.
Nezihe Elik, Ph.D., C.Psych. (University of Toronto, 2006). Specialized Developmental and Behavioural Services.
Ericka Gassanov, B.A. (Redeemer University College, 2005). Psychometrist in Stroke and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program.
Eleni Hapidou, Ph.D., C.Psych. (McMaster University, 1989). Psychologist in Chronic Pain Management Program.
Hiten Lad, Psy.D., C.Psych. (Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2006). Psychologist in Adult Acquired Brain Injury
Program.
Linda Metham, M.Sc. (McMaster University, 1994). Psychometrist in Adult Acquired Brain Injury Program.
Cara Morris, B.A. (University of Guelph, 2008). Psychometrist in Acquired Brain Injury Program.
Ellen Pastirik, B.A. (McMaster University, 1977). Psychometrist with Adult Consultation Neuropsychology Service.
Kathy Smolewska, Ph.D. (University of Waterloo, 2012). PsychologistSupervised Practice in Stroke Rehabilitation Program.
Jane Storrie, Ph.D., C.Psych. (University of Waterloo, 1996). Psychologist in Private Practice.
Ayse Unsal, Ph.D., C.Psych. (University of Waterloo, 1991). Psychologist with Adult Consultation Neuropsychology Service.
Diana Velikonja, Ph.D., C.Psych. (University of Waterloo, 1997). Psychologist in Adult Acquired Brain Injury Program.
Erin Warriner, Ph.D., C.Psych. (University of Windsor, 2004). Psychologist in Pediatric NeuropsychologyNeurology/
Neurosurgery Service.

HHS Values
Respect: We will treat every person with dignity and courtesy.
Caring: We will act with concern for the well being of every person.
Innovation: We will be creative and open to new ideas and opportunities.
Accountability: We will create value and accept responsibility for our
activities.