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Pediatric Psychology

Nationwide Children's Hospital Pediatric Psychology offers a variety of clinical experiences in multiple outpatient multidisciplinary medical clinics located at or near Nationwide Children's main campus.

Application & Selection Process

The following materials must be submitted online using the application link below: Signed DCT Statement of support One recommendation letter (preferably from a clinical supervisor or professor/instructor) Unofficial graduate school transcript  Two 500-word essays Essay 1: What type of clinical

Autism Intervention with the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD)

The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) rotation provides exposure to a range of behavioral intervention services focused on supporting autistic youth and their caregivers.

Inpatient Pediatric Acute Treatment (Minor Rotation Only)

The PPI extern will have the opportunity to shadow psychologists one day per week in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Units. Common presenting concerns include suicidal ideation and attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, severe depression and anxiety, aggression, mania, and psychosis.

Education and Training

The focus of the PPI externship program is to provide exposure to new clinical populations and, treatment programs within an academic medical center setting.

Condition

Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)

Clubfoot, also known as talipes equinovarus (TEV), is a common foot abnormality, in which the foot points downward and inward. It occurs twice as often in males than in females. Signs of clubfoot include a short and/or tight Achilles tendon (heel cord) and a heel that is turned in.

Strokes in Children

A stroke happens when the blood flow in or near the brain is suddenly blocked or cut off. It can cause permanent injury to the part of the brain that is not getting blood. Sometimes a stroke can lead to bleeding in the brain.

Scaphoid Fractures

The wrist is made up of eight bones. The wrist bone below the base of the thumb is known as the scaphoid bone. A fracture (break) of this bone can happen when a person falls onto the outstretched hand.

Condition

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux, also known as chalasia or spitting up, is so common that it should be considered normal for babies. In infants, the sphincter that keeps food in the stomach is not as strong, so some formula or food can come back up. Reflux can cause heartburn which may make the baby fussy.