Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 28, No. 2, 2003, pp. 85-98
© 2003 Society of Pediatric Psychology
Society of Pediatric Psychology Task Force Report: Recommendations for the Training of Pediatric Psychologists
1 Brown Medical School, 2 Medical University of South Carolina, 3 Harvard Medical School, 4 University of Miami School of Medicine, 5 University of Florida, 6 Yeshiva University
All correspondence should be sent to Anthony Spirito, Clinical Psychology Training Consortium, Brown University, Box G-BH, Providence, Rhode Island 02912. E-mail: Anthony_Spirito{at}Brown.edu.
Objective To provide an overview of the types of training experiences considered most important to the development of competency in pediatric psychology. Methods This is the work of a task force commissioned by the Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association. Results Twelve topic areas, adapted from Roberts et al. (1998), deemed important for obtaining knowledge and expertise in pediatric psychology, were identified. These topics include life span developmental psychology; life span developmental psychopathology; child, adolescent, and family assessment; intervention strategies; research methods and systems evaluation; professional, ethical, and legal issues pertaining to children, adolescents, and families; issues of diversity; the role of multiple disciplines in service-delivering systems; prevention, family support, and health promotion; social issues affecting children, adolescents, and families; consultant and liaison roles; and disease process and medical management. Each area is briefly described and recommendations for obtaining training in these areas are offered. Conclusions The Society of Pediatric Psychology offers this document as a comprehensive review of the ideal types of training experiences most important to developing competencies in pediatric psychology. These recommendations can be used by graduate students and graduate programs in shaping a training plan for students interested in pediatric psychology training.
Key words: pediatric psychologist training; psychologist training.
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