How To Become a Neuropsychologist

In this episode of I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN with Dr. Sullivan, board certified neuropsychologist Dr. Karen D. Sullivan discusses her own path and how to become a neuropsychologist. Learn more at www.icfyb.com or follow us on Facebook at icareforyourbrain

[@ChinchillaKay]

i had having a huge accident from 2017, bear with me for my word.
i have a great idea for neuropsychology and i like to do more interest. yes, it’s not easy, but trust me, i can do it. amazing work; thank you so much!!! 🤗

[@lonewalker1595]

Thank you for the video. I am considering becoming one but not sure where to begin with, since I have already done an MBA.

[@yanetfernandez7541]

Thank you for making this video. It was super helpful.

[@gkt_19]

I’m a first year PsyD student thinking about pursuing board licensing in neuropsych, I’d love it if you did a video talking about what your day-to-day work is like!

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Good idea!

[@gracepausma879]

OMG I just discovered your youtube channel and I'm finding it so helpful! I just declared a major in neurobiology (hoping to be a neuropsychologist) and there isn't much content out there on the practice. Thank you!

[@will582]

thanks for the great video. doctor! i'm an incoming undergraduate psychology student that's been super intrigued and captivated by the neuropsychology field, this gave me a lot of insight and motivation to hopefully excel in this field :)

[@sheiscovered8397]

This is wonderful ma'am. Thank you very much for the content.

[@tiffanysanders-smith6992]

This content was very helpful! Im currently in Clinical Mental Health program and would like to advance my education in Neuropsychology.

[@jonketiah3341]

Currently reading Oliver’s book “The man who mistook his wife for a hat.

[@demariusbogguess9014]

Hey, Doc! Great video! Very informative and detailed. You’d make a great professor. I’d like to know what the financial reward is of all that you went through to become a Doctor? After 14 years of training is it something that you can truly say you’d do again? Asking a student wanting to become a Neuropsychologist.

[@-art3544]

Did you post the link for the 10 minute documentary?

[@honeysuckle27]

any suggestions for folks who want to study environmental psychology and neuropsychology

[@MaggotMuseum]

As an undergrad student, I have found this incredibly helpful. I have researched a lot on what it takes and you summed it up perfectly. I wish I would have found your video when I was first researching how to get into these programs. Another route I have found useful is the PsyD route. From what I have learned, you have to make sure these programs have an emphasis in neuropsychology before applying. They are also easier to get into, although more expensive. As someone who is a bit older and very determined, do you think going the PsyD route is a good alternative for someone who is not interested in a PhD?

[@carmelanagneline]

I think the PsyD is a great option especially if you're looking into clinical psychology, because PhD tends to be the research route

[@MaggotMuseum]

@@carmelanagneline Hi Carmela, thank you for your reply. After spending days researching programs, I have concluded that a PsyD is not a good ROI. If you finish the program $200k in debt, you are paying $1,000 a month in interest alone at 6%. I am going to work my * off trying to get into PhD programs instead :) If I had the money, I would consider this route.

[@ayatheparentcoach]

I have triphophobia will it affect me if I'm interested in becoming a neurologist

[@shaydabehnava7814]

Could I ask what your undergrad gpa was and if you had to take any calculus or chemistry or physics courses?

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

I graduated summa cum laude and did not take any of those classes!

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

@@taxidermy_12 I am a board certified neuropsychologist. And you?

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

@@taxidermy_12 Speaking from the grave, Harvey?

[@Others11]

I’m 13 and want to be a neuropsychologist when I get older what sort of classes should I take in high school? Also, will ADHD make a neuropsychology easier or harder. (Inattentive type)

[@Others11]

Btw I’m not grade 7 I’m grade 8

[@icareforyourbrainwithdr.su7103]

Your ADHD makes your brain special! You just learn and attend to information differently that most people. You'll have deeper, unique insights to share with your patients one day. Take as many science classes as you can and ask your teachers if they have any research projects you can work on. Neuropsychology is the coolest!