Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Primary Care
General Information 
The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center (UMMC) offers a Health Psychology Fellowship position.
This two-year training program is based on a cognitive-behavioral orientation
and strongly emphasizes a scientist-practitioner model. The program goal
is to prepare psychologists to work in academic healthcare settings by
providing extensive, supervised clinical, teaching, and research experience.
The Fellowship program was established in the 1998-1999 academic year and Patrick O. Smith, Ph.D., serves as Fellowship
Director.
Clinical Experience
Fellows provide outpatient clinical services at the Department of Family
Medicine's two outpatient primary care clinics, and have the option of
receiving inpatient hospital experience with the Family Medicine team
at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center (MBMC). Patients are referred
by physician faculty and residents for a wide variety of psychological
difficulties. Regular supervision regarding the assessment and treatment
of primary care patients is a crucial component of training for developing
advanced clinical skills.
Teaching Experience
Fellows contribute to the didactic training of Family Medicine residents,
dental and medical students by preparing and presenting lectures and seminars
on a variety of behavioral and health issues. Opportunities may exist for fellows
to supervise pre-doctoral psychology students pursuing externship
experiences within the Department of Family Medicine.
Research Experience
Fellows may develop independent research projects, subject
to approval by the Fellowship Director and Institutional Review Board.
Prior fellowship research has emphasized a variety of issues related
to the use and management of tobacco use within primary care settings.
However, fellows are encouraged to develop research projects of their own interests that will contribute to the field of health psychology. Fellows may supervise student externs in research activities. Fellows
are granted library privileges at both UMMC and MBMC.
Professional Development
Fellows are encouraged to participate in presentations at local, state,
and national conferences when possible. Depending upon interest and level
of involvement, travel allowances for conferences may be provided. Fellows
are expected to work towards licensure requirements during their fellowship,
which includes taking the national psychology licensure exam; ample support
and time is provided for these activities.
Compensation
Fellows receive $36,000 per year. Liberal benefits are included. Appointment
date is usually between July and September with some flexibility.
Present Fellows
Penni L.Smith, Ph.D.
Doctoral Training: University
of Southern Mississippi
Kathy L. Crockett, PhD.
Doctoral Training: Jackson State University; Mississippi State University
Former Fellows
Bradford Applegate, Ph.D.
Doctoral Training: Louisiana State University
Present Position: Health Behavior Researcher, PICS, Inc.
Reston, VA
Molly Clark, PhD.
Doctoral Training; University of Southern Mississippi
Present Position: Primary Care Psychologist, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center Jackson, MS
Lisa Diefenbach, Psy.D.
Doctoral Training: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Present Position: Outpatient Director, Community Guidance Center
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Natalie W. Gaughf, Ph.D.
Doctoral Training: University of Southern Mississippi
Present Position: Instructor, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, School
of Dentistry, and Tobacco Research Coordinator, ACT Center, University
of Mississippi Medical Center.
Jackson, MS
Seth Kunen, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Doctoral Training: University of Wisconsin-Madison, George Washington
University
Present Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine.
Baton Rouge, LA
Mindy Ma, Ph.D.
Doctoral Training: University of Miami
Present Position: Research Associate
Jackson State University.
Jackson, MS
Shannon B. Moss, Ph.D.
Doctoral Training: University of Southern Mississippi
Present Position: Director of Behavioral Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Family Medicine
Garland, TX
Ronda Niederhauser, Ph.D.
Doctoral Training: California School of Professional Psychology
Present Position: Staff Psychologist, Regional West Medical Center/Partners
in Behavioral Health.
Scottsbluff, NE
Kim T. Suda, Ph.D.
Doctoral Training: University of North Dakota
Present Position: Clinical Psychologist and Hospitalist, Eating Disorder
Institute and Inpatient Psychiatry
MeritCare Health System
Fargo, ND
How to Apply
Applicants must have or be near completion of a doctoral degree from an American Psychological Assicoation (APA) accredited program in either clinical or counseling psychology, and have completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship. Preferred applicants are committed to a scientist-practitioner model, have a clinical background in behavioral therapies, and have an interest in health related reseach.
A letter of intent describing personal training objectives, a curriculum vita, any representative publications, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to the following address:
Patrick
O. Smith, Ph.D.
Professor and Fellowship Director
UMMC, Department of Family Medicine
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
E-mail: posmith@familymed.umsmed.edu
Phone: 601.984.6830
Fax: 601.984.6835
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