The Geriatric and Rehabilitation Psychology fellowship at Rush University Medical Center offers specialized training in rehabilitation and geropsychology through direct clinical service on an inpatient acute medical rehabilitation unit, day rehabilitation program, outpatient individual and group psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, and research. Didactics in gerontology, rehabilitation, Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training, health psychology, and neuropsychology are also offered. A combination of options may be tailored to fellow's interests and career goals. The position involves 75% time in clinical activities (meeting IL licensure requirements), and 25% time in geriatric and rehabilitation-related research, teaching, and didactics.

Rush University Medical Center is a nonprofit, academic medical center in the heart of Chicago that encompasses a 613-bed hospital serving adults and children, the 61-bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center and Rush University. Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research. The Medical Center also offers more than 70 highly selective residency and fellowship programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties.

Rush University Medical Center currently has two CARF-accredited and commended 20-bed acute rehabilitation units and anticipates opening a third, with a growing focus on stroke and TBI populations. Our expanding Day Rehabilitation program provides intensive, interdisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation for adults with a variety of disabilities. Psychology is an integral member of each of the rehabilitation teams and provides comprehensive services to patients and families.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. with an APA-accredited internship. Candidates should also have some experience in assessment and treatment of older adults, acute rehabilitation patients, and/or individuals with chronic diseases and acquired disabilities. Position available mid-July. Competitive salary.

Please contact Erin Emery, Ph.D., at Erin_Emery@rush.edu to inquire about the position.

To apply: Please email CV, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Emery at Erin_Emery@rush.edu by January 15, 2009. If you have not completed your dissertation, one letter must be from your dissertation Chair, reflecting your current progress and expected completion of all graduate work prior to beginning the fellowship.

Please note that we will be participating in the new voluntary uniform notification date for postdoctoral fellowships, which is Feb 26, 2009.

Erin E. Emery, Ph.D.
Director of Geriatric and Rehabilitation Psychology
Rush University Medical Center