
Fellowship in Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Child Psychology
Overview
The Clinical Child & Pediatric Psychology Fellowships at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware provide intensive postdoctoral training in child psychology and pediatric psychology within a leading tertiary-care pediatric health system. Training emphasizes integration of behavioral health with medical care for children, adolescents, and families, including interdisciplinary collaboration with medical teams across subspecialties. Fellows engage in robust clinical practice, didactic seminars, professional development, cultural competence training, and optional research activities mentored by faculty from the Nemours Center for Healthcare Delivery Science. Training experiences vary by position but may include Medical-Psychology Consultation-Liaison Services, Cardiology & Hematology/Oncology, integrated primary care, rehabilitation psychology, gastroenterology, healthy weight & wellness, pulmonology (including behavioral sleep medicine), and outpatient pediatric psychology clinics. Fellows may also participate in supervision of externs/interns and contribute to scholarly dissemination.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Annual salary approximately $66,231 (2025–2026).
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) in Clinical, Pediatric, or related psychology discipline.
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
- Dissertation defense completed prior to the fellowship start.
- Submission of fellowship application materials by posted deadlines.
- Participation in interviews as arranged by the program.
Minimum Education
DoctoralMD PsychologyPsyD (Doctor of Psychology)PhD
Admission Process:
- Prepare Materials: Curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining rotation preferences and goals, letters of recommendation (at least two), and dissertation completion evidence.
- APPA CAS Application: Submit application via the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers Centralized Application Service (APPA CAS) by the specified deadline (e.g., December 1).
- Document Review: Fellowship leadership reviews submitted materials.
- Interview Invitations: Selected applicants are invited for virtual interviews.
- Rank & Match/Offer: Offers are extended based on candidate fit and program needs.
- Onboarding: Accepted fellows complete required credentialing and onboarding prior to start (typically August/September).