Seattle, Washington

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowships in Rehabilitation Psychology
University of Washington School of Medicine
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Seattle, Washington
Overview
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington,
School of Medicine provides oversight for two Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowships in
Rehabilitation Psychology. The University of Washington, School of Medicine is a national leader in patient care, teaching, and research. It provides an innovative and stimulating clinical and research environment which is particularly well suited for postdoctoral fellows considering an academic career. Our selection process favors applicants whose training, experience, and academic accomplishments indicate potential for both clinical and research excellence. These fellowships are part of a two-year program that involves a combination of pre-doctoral and postdoctoral training in rehabilitation psychology. As such, preference for fellowships is first given to predoctoral students currently in the training program. However, applicants are invited to apply from other training programs during a national search beginning in December.
Program Description
The clinical postdoctoral fellowships in rehabilitation psychology at the
University of Washington, School of Medicine are designed to develop psychologists who ascribe to the scientist-practitioner model and who are competent in working with various rehabilitation medicine patient populations. The most common types of patients served include those with traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injuries, severe burn injuries, chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis, physical traumas such as that occurring after motor vehicle accidents, and chronic pain. The goals of the postdoctoral training program are to develop skills and competencies in a variety of clinical roles, including the following: evaluation and assessment of brain injury and neurological conditions, application of assessment findings to the rehabilitation process, development of therapeutic treatment recommendations with particular emphasis on vocational and independent living outcomes, facilitating psychological adjustment to changes initiated by the disabling condition through educational and behavioral interventions, diagnosing and treating emotional complications secondary to disability, evaluating personality factors impacting rehabilitation, enhancing patient adherence to rehabilitation treatment programs, treating families of the persons with disabilities, and acting as a consultant to a rehabilitation team.
The postdoctoral training experiences will be based at Harborview Medical
Center (HMC) and the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). The rehabilitation medicine patient populations at the University of Washington Medical
Center and Harborview Medical Center often represent the most severe and complex cases due to their distinctions as regional trauma and medicine centers, drawing from

patient populations in a five-state region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and
Idaho).
Postdoctoral fellows will have an opportunity to provide consultation to various departments within the medical system including Rehabilitation Medicine, Burn Services,
Neurology, Neurosurgery, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Chronic Pain, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry. In addition, fellows will have an opportunity to provide consultation to community agencies such as the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Postdoctoral fellows spend approximately 75% of their time engaged in direct clinical services, while the remaining 25% is available for various scholarly and research activities. As part of the clinical component, postdoctoral fellows will receive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings with various rehabilitation medicine patient groups.
Fellows will learn the role and function of neuropsychologists and psychologists in the rehabilitation medicine setting, as a consultant, as well as a treatment team member.
Fellows will receive specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of neuropsychological and emotional factors impacting on the rehabilitation process. In addition to hands-on clinical training experiences, fellows will be provided with training opportunities through participation in Didactic seminars, Research seminars, Journal
Club, Grand Rounds and other teaching Rounds, Group Case Consultation, Coursework, and community-based agencies. As part of the research component, postdoctoral fellows will have opportunities to complete independent reviews of the literature, design and carry out independent research projects, work on collaborative interdisciplinary projects with faculty, write research grants, prepare scientific manuscripts, and present papers at professional meetings.
Supervision
Fellows will receive a minimum of two hours per week of individual supervision by a licensed psychologist on the faculty. Fellows will also participate in case-oriented group supervision one hour per week and case-oriented neuropsychological group supervision one hour per week. Fellows will have a minimum of two supervisors during their training year. Supervision of and collaboration in research projects will be arranged and provided on an as needed basis. Fellows will also have the opportunity to interact with clinical and adjunct faculty from the Seattle community.
Evaluation
The evaluation of a postdoctoral fellow’s progress and the postdoctoral fellow’s evaluation of the program are an integral part of the overall training experience. Fellows are involved in the development of their specific training activities and assignments. The training and performance requirements and expectations of the fellows are discussed during the first week of training. Fellows are informally evaluated and provided with feedback on a constant basis throughout the year. Formal evaluations by supervisors are completed every six months. The fellows will have an opportunity to formally evaluate the program at the end of twelve months, although informal feedback will be solicited

throughout the training experience. An annual program review is conducted to discuss and evaluate the training program components, to review postdoctoral fellows’ comments, and to implement changes for future training.
The core teaching faculty assumes responsibility for evaluating the fellow’s progress to assure that expectations are being satisfactorily met. If areas of weakness are present, they are discussed with the fellow, and a step-by-step remediation plan is developed. If necessary, a probationary period may be established, after which progress in the program will be formally evaluated every two months. Copies of evaluation forms and grievance procedures are made available to fellows at the start of the fellowship, and are contained in the Orientation and Reference Manual.
Professional Liability Coverage
Professional liability coverage for fellows will be provided by the University of
Washington at no cost to the fellow under the authority of RCW 28B.20.200-255. The coverage will cover each fellow’s good faith performance of his/her assigned duties in the training program. As part of the professional liability coverage, the University will provide legal assistance through the Attorney General’s Division to any fellow who becomes involved in litigation as a result of the good faith performance of his/her assigned duties at the affiliated or approved hospitals and clinics. The professional liability coverage will not apply to “…actions, claims, or proceedings arising out of acts taken in bad faith.” The following are examples of conduct which will normally be deemed to have been taken in bad faith: 1) the act was committed with the willful intention of causing harm or injury, or was reckless or malicious in nature, 2) the act was committed in willful violation of law or University regulations, or 3) the act was committed while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance (as defined in
RCW 69.50.101 as now or hereafter mandated).
Outside Professional Activities
The University of Washington, School of Medicine strongly discourages professional activities outside the educational program for its fellows, believing that the time and effort required for training are incompatible with outside professional work. If a fellow desires to pursue professional activities for pay outside the educational program, they may not do so in the areas for which they are receiving training (i.e. clinical psychology, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, psychometry). Outside professional activities must not interfere in any way with the educational experience, performance, or responsibilities of a fellow. Professional liability coverage does not extend to activities performed outside the scope of the educational program, and medical liability protection is not provided for any professional activities outside the scope of the educational program. Violation of the outside professional guideline will result in review by the training faculty and possible termination.
Requirements

The fellowships are open to individuals who have completed a Ph.D. program in
Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved program and an APA-approved clinical internship. All requirements including the dissertation must be completed before entry into the fellowship. The fellowship typically begins between July 1 st
and August 1 st
.
Application Procedures
Interested applicants should contact:
Jeffrey J. Sherman, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Harborview Medical Center
325 Ninth Ave – Box 359740
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
Telephone: (206)744-4453
E-mail: jeffreys@uw.edu
Completed applications must be received by March 1 st
, prior to the start of the training year. Completed applications include: 1) a letter of interest in the fellowship including professional goals and areas of research interest, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) three letters of recommendation or references, 4) an interview by phone or in person for final applicants, and 5) after acceptance and prior to starting the fellowship, a letter from the
Ph.D. program’s training director stating that all requirements for the Ph.D. have been successfully completed.
Stipends
The annual stipend is based on years of experience as follows:
Years of Experience
0
1
2
3
Stipend Amount
$39,264
$41,364
$44,340
$46,092
4
5
6
$47,820
$49,884
7 years or more
$51,582
$54,180
Benefits include two weeks vacation per year, sick leave, medical/dental insurance, and up to one week for attendance at professional meetings where the postdoctoral fellow is presenting a paper or poster. The fellowships are full-time positions lasting one to two years.

Training Faculty
Charles Bombardier
Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview Medical Center
Surreya Dikmen
Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington Medical
Center
Joshua Dyer
Acting Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of
Washington Medical Center
Dawn Ehde
Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview Medical Center
Jeanne Hoffman
Associate Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
Medical Center
Mark Jensen
Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington Medical
Center
Ivan Molton
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
Medical Center
David Patterson
Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview Medical Center
Mary Pepping
Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington Medical
Center
Jeffrey Sherman
Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview
Medical Center
Shelley Wiechman
Associate Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview Medical
Center

Affirmative Action
The University of Washington does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, or physical handicap. We provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in hiring and recruitment. Persons of minority group status, women, Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to the fellowship. Any discriminatory action by the
University faculty or staff may be cause for disciplinary action. This policy applies to all
University programs and facilities including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Such discrimination is prohibited by Titles VI and VII Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in sections 503 and
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Employment Act Amendments of 1978, Vietnam
Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other federal and state Statutes and Regulations. Coordination of the compliance efforts of the University of Washington with respect to all of these laws and regulations is under the direction of the University of
Washington Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office: Director,
Prudence Miles, 206-543-1830.
The University of Washington Community
The University of Washington was founded in 1861 on a ten-acre site in what is now downtown Seattle. In 1895, it was moved to its present 660 acres on the shores of
Lake Washington. It now offers instruction in more than 200 academic disciplines.
Approximately 35,000 students are enrolled.
The School of Medicine of the University of Washington was established by the state legislature in 1945. The School is centered in the Health Sciences complex on the
University campus. Clinical teaching programs are conducted at the University of
Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. Both centers serve populations diverse in socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, and national origin. Both centers also serve the larger Northwest region, providing specialized services for residents from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
The Seattle Community
The Puget Sound region, which includes Seattle, has consistently been voted as one of the best places to live in America. It is a region of impressive natural beauty with snowcapped mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and lush evergreen forests. Seattle also holds appeal as being a friendly yet cosmopolitan city, with multiple cultural events and entertainment venues.

Seattle and the surrounding areas enjoy a relatively mild climate year round.
Despite its northern latitude, Seattle temperatures are moderate. In January, the average temperature is 41 degrees and in August, 67 degrees. Although Seattle has a reputation for being a rainy city, the average annual rainfall is 34 inches, compared with
Washington DC, 41 inches; New York, Philadelphia, Boston, 42 inches; New Orleans, 63 inches; and Mobile, 68 inches.
There are numerous recreational opportunities that are often less than an hour’s drive away from Seattle. The surrounding area has an abundance of national, state, and city parks, as well as sandy and rocky beach areas all along the Pacific Coast.
Recreational activities available include snow skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, biking, water skiing, swimming, sailing, kayaking, beach combing, camping, and fishing.
As for performing arts, Seattle has many nationally recognized professional theater groups as well as an outstanding opera, ballet, symphony, and chamber music groups. The newly constructed Seattle Art Museum attracts international exhibits year round. For sports fans, there is a wide range of professional and college teams.
Seattle’s educational facilities, both public and private, are excellent. In higher education, the metropolitan area supports six community colleges and five four-year colleges and universities. The primary industries in the Seattle area are the Boeing
Aerospace Corporation, the University of Washington, Microsoft and other computer industry companies, and trade export/import industry.