Competency-based geropsychology training in doctoral internships and postdoctoral fellowships

Gregory A. Hinrichsen, Antonette M. Zeiss, Michele J. Karel, Victor A. Molinari

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Abstract

Opportunities for geropsychology training in doctoral internships and postdoctoral fellowships have slowly grown over the years. There will be a need for more geropsychology training programs as the U.S. population ages concurrent with increased demand for mental health services from older adults. This article provides recommendations for competency-based geropsychology training that derive from the Pikes Peak Model for Training in Professional Geropsychology. We believe the recommendations provide useful guidance to existing internships and postdoctoral fellowships that offer geropsychology training, as well as to those who would like to establish programs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-98
Number of pages8
JournalTraining and Education in Professional Psychology
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Geropsychology
  • Internship
  • Older adults
  • Postdoctoral fellowship
  • Training

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