In collaboration with the Kessler Foundation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) Neuropsychology & VA Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence – East (MSCoE-E), MS Center at Holy Name Medical Center, and the University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the National MS Society is offering a four-week clinical mentorship experience for three psychology graduate students who have completed at least one year of their graduate program. The clinical mentorship will introduce diagnosis and comprehensive management of patients with multiple sclerosis focusing on neurocognitive, mood, and other psychosocial issues associated with multiple sclerosis. The students will observe assessment and management strategies, learn about current research as it informs new treatment strategies, and observe other clinical aspects of care including comprehensive neurological care and rehabilitation.
The mentorship is full-time, Monday-Friday from June 5 - June 30, 2023 during regular business hours, with possible evening hours (no more than three or four nights over the course of the program). The MS Society provides an award of $3,000 to the student.
Highlights
- The Clinical Mentorship will be offered at the following locations:
- New Jersey - please note that this is a four week mentorship with two weeks spent at the Kessler Foundation and two weeks at the MS Center at Holy Name
- Kessler Foundation with campuses in East Hanover and West Orange
- Over the course of the four weeks the student will observe patient care, interact with researchers and clinicians at Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. In addition, the student will observe a range of mental health and associated activities in other settings (e.g., support group, wellness activity, educational program) at one or more Centers for Comprehensive MS Care in northern NJ or NYC.
- MS Center at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ
- Over the course of two weeks, the student will observe patient care and interact with researchers and clinicians at The Alfiero & Lucia Palestroni Foundation Multiple Sclerosis Center at Holy Name Medical Center and other related departments of Holy Name. The student will observe and learn about multidisciplinary care as practiced in the center including a range of mental health activities, such as neuropsychological assessment and intervention, support and wellness groups, clinical psychology and social work interventions.
- Baltmore, MD - please note that this is a four week mentorship with two weeks spent at Johns Hopkins and two weeks at the VA
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Over the course of two weeks, the student will observe patient care and interact with researchers and clinicians at Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center and other related departments of Johns Hopkins. In addition, the student will observe a range of mental health and associated activities in other settings in the Baltimore area (e.g., other Centers for Comprehensive MS Care, support group, wellness activity, educational program).
- VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) Neuropsychology & VA Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence – East (MSCoE-E)
- Over the course of two weeks, the student will observe patient care and learn from researchers and clinicians from the VAMHCS and VA MSCoE-E. The student will observe a range of mental health activities, including neuropsychological assessment and intervention, multidisciplinary care clinics, and cognitive wellness groups. The student will have an opportunity to observe both face-to-face and virtual care. The student will also participate in neuropsychology didactics and neurology rounds.
- Ann Arbor, MI
- University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Over the course of the four weeks, the student will observe patient care and interact with clinicians and researchers in the Michigan Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) as well as the Michigan Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center and other related departments of Michigan Medicine. Interprofessional observational opportunities include Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology (inpatient/outpatient assessment and individual/group intervention), Neurology Division of Neuroimmunology – MS Neurology, PM&R Physiatry, PM&R Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapies and PM&R DEI.
Application submissions
To submit an application for the 2023 Clinical Mentorship for Psychology Graduate Students, applicants must first register in our grant management system, MSGrants, found here https://nmss.fluxx.io.
Deadline 2023
Applications are now closed
Program Guidelines
Applicants must complete the online application. Only complete applications with all the required information will be considered. The student must make their own living arrangements. They must also have their own daily transportation and the ability to travel to the assigned mentorship sites. The mentorship is open to all psychology graduate students attending school who are U.S. citizens or candidates lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence.
Application Requirements
- Complete application
- Two reference letters
- Curriculum vitae of applicant
- Unofficial undergraduate and graduate school transcripts
Questions? Contact Deszarae Busi.