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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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I. Welcome ..................................................................................................................................... 3

II. Mission ...................................................................................................................................... 3

III. Program Goals and Competencies ........................................................................................... 3

IV. Clinical Programs .................................................................................................................... 4

General Clinical Psychology Track (Psychosocial Treatment Clinic): .................................. 5

Pain Psychology Track: .......................................................................................................... 6

Sleep Medicine Tracks:........................................................................................................... 7

Adult Specific Didactics: ........................................................................................................ 8

Optional Didactics: ............................................................................................................... 13

V. Administration of the Fellowship Program ............................................................................. 14

VII. Selection and Recruitment.................................................................................................... 23

VIII. Helpful Resources ............................................................................................................... 24

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I. Welcome

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of

Medicine is a vibrant, multidisciplinary department dedicated to advancing science and

integrating this foremost mission with those of clinical innovation, educational excellence,

community engagement and commitment, and professionalism and leadership development.

The Department is one of the top ranked departments in the country, providing outstanding

clinical and research training and state of the art treatment, and producing renowned clinical and

basic neuroscience research.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is dedicated to training the next

generation of mental health clinicians and researchers. The Fellowship program serves as the

culmination of training and is guided by the scientist-practitioner model. Postdoctoral fellows

are offered diverse clinical experiences in assessment and treatment utilizing evidence-based

treatments, rich didactics based on current empirical literature, opportunities for scholarly

III. Program Goals and Competencies

The primary goal of the program is to provide advanced training in the areas of clinical service,

scholarly inquiry, professionalism and ethical decision making. The program design is based on

experiences based on these competencies throughout the year.

1) Integration of Science and Practice

2) Ethics and Legal Matters

− Fellows will demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles and state law

3) Individual and Cultural Diversity

− Fellows will continue to develop in their awareness and appreciation of cultural and

individual differences and will demonstrate sensitivity to patient diversity

4) Theories and Methods of Diagnosis and Assessment

− Fellows will develop advanced competencies in differential diagnosis and the psycho-

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5) Theories and Methods of Effective Psychotherapeutic Intervention

other mental health professionals, and they will demonstrate responsibility with respect to

consultation, workflow and management, and program evaluation

7) Dissemination Beyond Clinical Care

− Fellows will deepen their work in research, supervision, or teaching by choosing one area

of concentration

IV. Clinical Programs

A. Clinical Psychology (Adult)

Sarah Adler, PsyD

Bruce Arnow, PhD

Tali Ball, PhD

Fiona Barwick, PhD

Kate Corcoran, PhD

Jennifer Douglas, PhD

Katie Fracalanza, PhD

Kate Hardy, PsyD

Christine Juang, PhD

Kristin Luce, PhD

Rachel Manber, PhD

Erica Pearse Ragan, PhD

Douglas Rait, PhD

Athena Robinson, PhD

Carolyn Rodriguez, MD

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Elsa Esther Rojas-Ashe, PhD

Cristin Runfola, PhD

Debra Safer, MD

Norah Simpson, PhD

Kristine Slater, PhD

David Talavera, PhD

Allison Thompson, PhD

Helen Wilson, PhD

Sanno Zack, PhD

Fellowship Opportunities

The Adult Clinical Psychology Fellowship is designed to provide both breadth and depth of

training, with opportunities for postdoctoral fellows to gain supervised training in the assessment

including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing

Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy

(DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Couples and

Family interventions.

supervision, educational programming, and professional development opportunities; postdoctoral

fellows spend 50% of their time, or 20 hours, in the provision of direct clinical service, with the

remaining time comprised of supervision, didactics and non-direct clinical service. The training

year is individually tailored to provide supervised training in general adult psychology as well as

in the chosen area of emphasis. Postdoctoral fellows receive intensive supervision, including a

supervised training in evidence-based practice and prepare them for autonomous practice.

General Clinical Psychology Track (Psychosocial Treatment Clinic):

The fellowships offered within the Psychosocial Treatment Clinic provide the opportunity for

advanced clinical training in clinical psychology. During the year-long fellowship, fellows

conduct initial evaluations as well as on-going treatment. Treatment may include individual,

group, couples and family therapy.

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Referrals to the Psychosocial Treatment Clinic include patients with a wide variety of diagnoses

and problems. These include mood, anxiety and eating disorders, as well as personality

disorders. A small number of patients with psychotic disorders are also seen in this clinic.

Fellows in the Psychosocial Treatment Clinic have the opportunity to gain both breadth and

depth in evidence- based assessment and treatment. All fellows spend approximately half of

their clinical time seeing patients in one of the emphasis areas listed below, with the remaining

clinical time devoted to generalist training. Emphasis areas currently available within this

fellowship include:

1. Evidence-Based Treatment of Anxiety and Depression

2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy

3. Treatment of Eating Disorders

4. Family and Couples Therapy

5. Psychosocial Treatment of High-Performance Athletes

6. OCD and Related Disorders

Fellows in the Psychosocial Treatment Clinic will receive supervision from a minimum of two

departmental faculty, with one faculty member overseeing supervision of the fellow’s area of

emphasis, and a second faculty member overseeing the generalist training (or secondary

emphasis area). All fellows are also welcome to work with a member of the Adjunct Clinical

context of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and collaborative training environment. We

specialize in providing compassionate and novel services.

Our outpatient trainings include: specialization in evidenced based treatment for chronic pain

such as cognitive, behavior, acceptance, mindfulness, hypnosis, emotion focused, and

biofeedback-based therapies delivered in both individual and group-based settings. Please visit

our website for information regarding our extensive group offerings. Comprehensive health and

behavior assessments include: multidisciplinary treatment planning and pre-procedure

evaluations for implantable devices, including spinal cord stimulation among other procedures

for chronic pain. In addition to the outpatient experiences, fellows will have the opportunity to

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Sleep Medicine Tracks:

There are two postdoctoral fellowships in Behavioral Sleep Medicine that offer training in

cognitive behavioral treatments for sleep disorders. One is based in the Psychiatry and

Behavioral Sciences building on the Stanford University campus and the other at the Stanford

Sleep Medicine Center in Redwood City. Both Fellowships are accredited by the Society for

Behavioral Sleep Medicine and enable trainees to fulfill eligibility requirements for the

Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine exam.

1. Sleep and Circadian Health Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The Sleep & Circadian Health fellowship provides supervised training in behavioral sleep

medicine and circadian biology. Fellows receive their training at The Stanford Sleep

Medicine Center, a fast-paced, multidisciplinary academic medical setting that is one of the

longest established and best-known centers for sleep disorders in the country. Fellows are

commitment therapy).

Clinical services are provided to adults (ages 18-75+) and children (ages 7-17). Approach to

treatment is flexible, ranging from 2 to 8 sessions with a modal number of 4 sessions.

Fellows average 20 hours per week for direct clinical care, including initial evaluations

group therapy (approximately 6-8 patients/group). They average 10 hours per week for

indirect clinical services, including session preparation and note / report writing. Treatment

is conducted in individual, group or family formats.

disorders in adults: cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, treatment of circadian rhythm

Additional training opportunities are tailored to applicants’ interests and goals and may

include focused training in treatment of pediatric sleep disorders and general psychotherapy

for adults. Full time clinical fellows will see approximately 20 individual patients/week

(primarily individual therapy appointments with 1-4 diagnostic evaluations/week).

This program emphasizes professional development beyond clinical care. Past fellows have

chosen to engage in ongoing research, participate in supervision/mentorship of graduate

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students, co-author chapters and empirical papers, and provide talks to academic and

community groups. Fellows are also encouraged to participate in SHIP laboratory meetings,

which are attended by a diverse group of clinicians, researchers, fellows and graduate

students. Clinical fellows will have the option to contribute to research projects currently

underway or recently completed. These include RCTs for treatment of insomnia during the

peripartum period (including infant sleep) and for insomnia co-morbid with obstructive sleep

apnea. Other ongoing research projects include promotion of sleep health among

undergraduates and medical students, and emotion regulation in bruxism. Fellows will also

have access to large archival databases from past RCTs and group CBTI.

Adult Specific Didactics:

Fellows participate in a number of didactics with other fellows and trainees in the department as

well as faculty.

determining topics and speakers for this series.

In addition to the Professional Development Seminar, adult fellows will spend an additional hour

each week in a didactic series that runs quarterly. The first quarter is led by Dr. Thomas Plante

and covers Ethics, Legal, and Professional Issues. The second quarter is led by Dr. Athena

Douglas and Stacy Lin and explores topics related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Ethics, Legal and Professional Issues Seminar: This one-hour weekly seminar, led by Dr.

Thomas Plante provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the Ethical Principles of

Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The seminar focuses on the ethical, professional, clinical,

record keeping, multiple relationships, barter, advertising, assessment, publication, forensic

Supervision Seminar: This one-hour seminar, led by Dr. Athena Robinson, is designed to

provide an overview of engaging in and orchestrating supervision in clinical psychology training

ecosystems. It includes active engagement in discussion, ethical conundrum consideration,

experiential activities, and article review. Following the seminar fellows will be able to:

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resources. Technical support for computers and phones is provided through the University and

hospital IT services. Support for the EPIC EMR is available through EPIC-support. Stanford

also has a ticket system for help requests, and all requests are triaged to the appropriate

department.

Library: Fellows have access to the entire Stanford Library system, which includes more than

20 individual libraries located across campus, each with a world-class collection of books,

journals, films, maps, and databases, in addition to an extensive online catalog. Residents also

have access to the Lane Medical Library which is host to a number of scientific databases such

as Medline, PubMed, and PsycInfo. Through Lane Library, residents have access to

PsycTESTS, which provides access to over 60,000 psychological tests, measures, scales,

surveys, and other assessments, Cochrane reviews, an electronic copy of the DSM-5, and an

extensive video library.

F. Financial Assistance

through fellowships or loans. Emergency Grant-in-Aid awards are grants that reimburse actual

expenses. These awards are not a loan, and do not need to be repaid. Emergency Grant-in-Aid

awards are taxable. Aid is made to reimburse postdocs for actual expenses up to $5,000 per

academic year (Sept. 1 to Aug. 31). For more information, and to apply, see:

https://postdocs.stanford.edu/emergencygrantinaidfund.

G. Community Resources

Stanford has an abundance of groups and organizations dedicated to creating a sense of

community for all members of the Stanford community.

• Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity Program

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A. Leave Policies

Disability: All fellows have short-term and long-term disability plans for use if unable to work

due to accident, illness, or pregnancy. Please visit the Benefits webpage

(https://postdocbenefits.stanford.edu/benefit-options/disability-leaves) for details. Please see

maternity/paternity leave section below for additional details on this type of leave.

Vacation Policy: Fellows receive 15 vacation days for the duration of the academic year, in

addition to official holidays. Time spent attending scientific meetings is not to be considered

vacation, but it does count towards professional development leave (see Professional

Development Leave section below for additional details). Fellows are expected to use their

allotted vacation in the year it is accrued. All vacation leave must be scheduled in advance with

the training director and approved by the supervisors and training director. Requests for

additional time must be negotiated with the training director and it is recommended that those

sponsor. Sick leave is not cumulative from one appointment year to the next.

workshops, job interviews or other professional development activities. Fellows should request

this leave should be discussed with the training director.

Maternity/Paternity Leave: See https://postdocbenefits.stanford.edu/benefits/disability-

leaves/maternity-paternity-programs for current offerings.

Family and Medical Leave Policy: Fellows may be eligible for unpaid family and medical leave

for certain family and medical reasons, including events such as the birth or adoption of a child.

See https://postdocbenefits.stanford.edu/benefit-options/disability-leaves for more information.

An important aspect of the University Code of Conduct is Respect for Others, which states:

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Stanford University is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and facilitation

of an environment that fosters this goal. Central to that institutional commitment is the

principle of treating each University Community member fairly and with respect and

embracing diversity and inclusion. See Statement from the President and Provost on

Advancing Free Speech and Inclusion.

The University prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities

for all Community members and applicants regardless of their race, color, religious creed,

national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status,

sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic

protected by law. Where actions are found to have occurred that violate this standard the

University will take prompt action to cease the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence

and discipline those responsible.

Other relevant policies include:

• Stanford Sexual Harassment Policy

C. Nondiscrimination Policy

All members of the Stanford community are expected to abide by the Stanford

Nondiscrimination Policy

(https://exploredegrees.stanford.edu/nonacademicregulations/nondiscrimination/), which states:

applicable law; Stanford also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and

sexual violence. This policy applies to Stanford programs and activities both on and off-campus,

including overseas programs.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination

policy: Stanford’s Director of the Diversity and Access Office, Rosa Gonzalez, Kingscote

Gardens, 419 Lagunita Drive, Suite 130, Stanford, CA 94305-8550; (650) 723-0755 (voice),

(650) 723-1791 (fax), [email protected] (email). Stanford’s Title IX Coordinator,

Catherine Glaze, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding sexual harassment and sexual

violence: Kingscote Gardens (2nd floor), 419 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, (650) 497-

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D. Procedures for Unsatisfactory Performance

direct observation). The need for any temporary changes in schedule or workload is discussed

and a timeline for implementation, monitoring, ongoing evaluation and completion of plan is

developed. The Training Director, supervisor and postdoctoral fellow meet to discuss the

performance issues. The postdoctoral fellow receives the information in written form and is

given the opportunity to respond, both in the meeting and in writing following the meeting.

Unsatisfactory performance regarding professional conduct or behavior can be identified by the

supervisor, another attending, or clinic staff and brought to the attention of the Training Director.

The Training Director would meet with the individual and any other individuals involved for the

purpose of clarifying the circumstances of the incident. The Training Director would then meet

with the postdoctoral fellow to discuss the conduct or behavior in question and would give

documentation is recorded.

2. Performance Notice – The postdoctoral fellow receives a written document which

includes a definition of the unsatisfactory performance, notice that the postdoctoral fellow was

informed and given the opportunity to discuss the concerns and documentation of the plan of

action to ameliorate, rectify or monitor the performance. The time frame for monitoring,

evaluation and conclusion of the plan is laid out. The plan is signed by the postdoctoral fellow,

training director and supervisor(s) who will oversee the plan’s implementation.

the decision in writing, stating their reasons and concerns. The appeal will be reviewed by the

Chief of Psychology.

If a postdoctoral fellow is not able to meet the goals of the plan and modification of these goals

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Informal resources:

concerns directly with your supervisor. If you do not feel like that helps resolve the issue, you

may reach out to the Training Director or Director Team to discuss your concerns. You may also

reach out to the Ombudsperson of Stanford University (https://ombuds.stanford.edu/) or the

School of Medicine (https://med.stanford.edu/ombuds.html) should you wish to seek further

support or guidance.

There are many additional resources available to assist fellows in the informal resolution of

problems. In addition to the ombudspeople listed above, other confidential resources include:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Faculty Staff Help Center, and the Office of

Religious Life. Other helpful resources are the Stanford University Postdoctoral Association

(http://www.surpas.org/), the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the WorkLife Office. Further

information about these resources is available on the linked websites. Postdoctoral Fellows are

If informal resolution is not successful, there are formalized procedures in place to deal with

grievances as outlined by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

resolving both academic and non-academic grievances of postdoctoral fellows at Stanford. This

grievance procedure is designed to supplement, not to replace, the routine and informal methods

Stanford University School of Medicine.

Summary

This policy outlines formal procedures for resolving both academic and non-academic

postdoctoral scholars' problems and complaints.

Informal Resources

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It is desirable for all parties concerned to make serious attempts to resolve disputes informally.

This is particularly true for disputes that occur in a relationship of great importance, such as that

between a postdoctoral scholar and mentor. There are many resources available to assist

postdoctoral scholars in the informal resolution of problems. Confidential resources include:

The School of Medicine and University Ombudspersons, the Faculty Staff Help Center and the

Office of Religious Life. Other helpful resources include the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, the

Stanford University Postdocs (SURPAS), and the WorkLife Office. Further information about

these resources is available on the Stanford Website. Postdoctoral Scholars are also encouraged

to consult with trusted faculty, if helpful and appropriate.

Grievances Defined

Any Stanford postdoctoral scholar who believes that he or she has been subjected to an improper

decision by Stanford University, or by anyone acting officially on behalf of Stanford University,

may file a grievance to obtain an independent review of the decision, and, if appropriate,

corrective action. A grievance is a written complaint made to an administrative officer of the

University concerning such a decision. The following grievance procedure applies to decisions

that directly and adversely affect the postdoctoral scholar. The grievance procedure is not

available to challenge a University policy perceived to be unfair or inadvisable or contest

are inconsistent with University policy.

The steps to be followed in filing a grievance are described below. At every stage, the

1. Discussion between the parties directly involved in the dispute where appropriate.

2. Assessment of informal means available to assist the postdoctoral scholar in resolving the

problem. At this stage, the postdoctoral scholar is encouraged to consult with any

individuals with whom he or she feels comfortable discussing the matter. This may

include parties directly involved, as well as any of the informal resources listed above.

3. Consultation by the postdoctoral scholar with the program director, division chief or

department chair, as appropriate, to discuss the dispute.

a formal grievance in writing to the dean of the relevant school, or to the Dean of

Research for those programs not within a school. The grievance should be submitted in

writing within 90 days of the decision that is the subject of the grievance. A delay in the

filing of the grievance may constitute grounds for rejection of the grievance, although

individual circumstances may be taken into account. The grievance document should

include a description of the decision in dispute, and the reasons why the grievant believes

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directs. The parties will be consulted regarding the appropriateness of potential

grievance officers. The grievance officer(s) will investigate the matters relevant

to the grievance in light of the Standards for Review outlined below and provide a

recommendation to the dean. The dean or grievance officer(s) may request a

response to the issues raised from any individuals believed to have relevant

information, including faculty, staff, students and postdoctoral scholars.

2. RESPONSE TO THE GRIEVANCE The dean will inform the parties to the

dispute in writing of his or her decision and the reasons for the decision, generally

within 60 days of the filing of the grievance.

Filing an Appeal

1. Appeal Provisions If the grievant feels that the decision of the dean is inappropriate for

substantive or procedural reasons, he or she may, within 30 days, file a written appeal

with the Provost specifying those reasons. New issues should not be raised at this stage,

and general dissatisfaction with the dean's decision is not sufficient reason to appeal. The

Provost may select one or more "grievance appeal officers" to consider the grievance and

report to the Provost as the latter directs.

2. Response From the Provost The Provost will notify all parties to the grievance in

after the receipt of the appeal. The decision of the Provost is final.

1. If at any stage the grievant desires the participation in the grievance resolution procedure

grievant seeking a resolution. If the time involved for the advisor is more than 20 hours

in a calendar year, then personal time off or vacation time must be used for the excess.

Stanford Web site.

4. The time frames set forth in this policy are guidelines. They may be extended by the

relevant administrative officer in his or her discretion for good cause.

5. Questions concerning the filing and appeal of grievances should be directed to the

Postdoctoral Affairs Office.

1. Was the decision consistent with Stanford University policies and procedures?

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2. Were the proper facts and criteria brought to bear on the decision? Were improper or

extraneous facts or criteria brought to bear that substantially affected the decision to the

detriment of the grievant?

3. Were there any procedural irregularities that substantially affected the outcome of the

matter to the detriment of the grievant?

4. Given the proper facts, criteria and procedures, was the decision one which a person in

the position of the decision maker might reasonably have made?

F. Maintenance of Records

All records from the postdoctoral fellowship year, including the application form, training goals,

record of training hours, and evaluations, will be kept in a confidential location and maintained

for future reference.

Fellows are expected to maintain an accurate accounting of their supervised hours while in the

program. Fellows will be provided with an hours-tracking form which they can use for this

purpose. This form should be signed by the fellows and the fellows’ supervisors and given to the

training director at the end of the fellowship year. This will allow us to verify postdoctoral hours

internship training experience in the specialty area(s) to which they are applying are a

particularly good fit.

Requirements for application to our program:

All applicants must have completed:

• APA- or CPA-accredited graduate programs in clinical, counseling psychology, school

psychology, or clinical child psychology programs;

• APA- or CPA-accredited internships; and

• all requirements for their PhD or PsyD prior to beginning their appointment.

• Quality and scope of scholarship, as indicated partially by research, convention papers,

and publications

• Relationship between clinical and research interests/experience of the applicant

• Evidence of personal maturity and accomplishments

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• Goodness of fit between the applicant's stated training and professional goals and the

resources of the training program and medical center

• Strength of letters of recommendation from professionals who know the applicant well

Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to fostering a diverse community in which

all individuals are welcomed, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential. Our

program emphasizes recruitment and acceptance of a diverse class of fellows. We invite

applicants to share any information that would be helpful in their application to our program.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any

other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring

additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

VIII. Helpful Resources

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has put together a very helpful “Onboarding Checklist” to

help get you started at Stanford. You can find it here:

https://postdocs.stanford.edu/onboardingchecklist