Requirements for Membership
All applicants shall submit ONE completed and signed application form and ONE curriculum vitae. Applicants for membership at the Professional and Associate levels require sponsorship by two individuals with expertise in neuropsychology, one of whom must be a member in good standing with the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Division 40 of the American Psychological Association, or the International Neuropsychological Society. Applicants for membership at the student level must obtain a signature from a training director, advisor, faculty member or university registrar who can attest to student status.
Professional Members shall have completed academic coursework and training in the assessment or remediation of neuropsychological conditions and hold a doctoral degree from an accredited university. While it is expected that the primary area of focus of training and experience falls in the general discipline of psychology, individuals with doctoral degrees in related disciplines with relevant experience and training in neuropsychology at the doctoral or postdoctoral level may also be considered for membership. Applicants shall have worked in settings where such knowledge is applied for a minimum of three years, two of which must be postdoctoral.
Associate Members are required to hold a master’s degree in psychology or a related discipline, or hold a doctoral degree in psychology or a related discipline with less than three years of experience in Neuropsychology. Associate members do not have voting privileges, may not hold office; but they may be members of committees.
Affiliate Membership is open to those individuals who are interested in clinical neuropsychology and wish to maintain continuing contact with the field, but whose training may preclude them from membership at other levels. Affiliates do not have voting privileges, may not hold office or be members of committees.
Post-Doctoral/Early Career Membership is available for two years after completion of a doctoral degree in psychology for those who are completing post-doctoral supervision/studies leading to psychology licensure. Student members who meet the eligibility requirements for Post-Doctoral/Early Career status may make application to the Membership Committee by written request and verification that the aforementioned criterion has been met. Post-Doctoral/Early Career members do not have voting privileges, may not hold office; but may be members of committees.
Student Membership shall be limited to individuals attending full-time programs leading to a degree from a regionally accredited college or University. Individuals who have completed related doctoral programs and/or are currently completing post-doctoral training are not eligible for membership at this level. Student membership is not available to individuals who have previously completed doctoral programs associated with psychology and are obtaining additional course work or certification in neuropsychology. Students will not have voting privileges and may not hold office, but may be members of committees.
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