The Extern Training in Clinical Neuropsychology at Endeavor Health offers advanced training in adult and pediatric neuropsychology. With three distinct tracks and a strong foundation in neuropsychological assessment, consultation, with structured supervision, this practicum provides an immersive and supportive experience for graduate students pursuing careers in neuropsychology.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, Endeavor Health offers the following neuropsychology externship training tracks:
- Evanston adult neuropsychology track
- Evanston pediatric neuropsychology track
- Hinsdale pediatric neuropsychology track
This externship focuses on outpatient neuropsychological assessment and consultation. Externs will be trained in a variety of neuropsychological measures, receive formal didactic training in neuropsychological disorders and will obtain extensive experience in clinical assessment and report writing.
Limited supplemental inpatient experiences may be available for the Evanston adult track (e.g., intraoperative language mapping and Wada testing), depending on scheduling and clinical need.
Program structure & curriculum
Students participate in neuropsychological assessment and consultation with increasing independence over the course of the year. Training emphasizes evidence-based evaluation, clear clinical documentation and effective communication with referring clinicians and families.
Externs receive:
- At least two hours of structured individual supervision each week
- Ongoing informal supervision as needed
- Biweekly group supervision
Externs from all three tracks attend:
- Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Grand Rounds
- A dedicated two-hour Neuropsychology Case Conference immediately afterward
Didactics occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of each month, and attendance is mandatory.
Didactic attendance expectations:
- Evanston tracks: In person at the Evanston location twice per month
- Hinsdale track: In person once per month at the Evanston location and once per month at the Hinsdale location
Externs are expected to be on site 16–20 hours per week, typically over 2–3 days.
Applicants are expected to have completed relevant assessment coursework and, ideally (but not required), prior externship training in intellectual and personality assessment. Prior coursework specifically in neuropsychology or neuropsychological assessment is not required.
Application materials:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
Submit applications to:
- Evanston adult track: Christopher Williams, PhD
Email: christopher.williams [at] endeavorhealth.org (christopher[dot]williams[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) - Evanston pediatric and Hinsdale pediatric tracks: Navya Kamath, PsyD, ABPP
Email: navya.kamath [at] endeavorhealth.org (navya[dot]kamath[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)
Timeline for 2026–2027:
Endeavor Health abides by the Chicagoland PhD externship guidelines.
- Application window: January 19–23, 2026 (by 5 pm CT)
- Interviews (virtual): February 2–27, 2026
- Final decisions: March 2, 2026
Evanston adult & pediatric tracks
Training opportunities are available at:
- Endeavor Health Center – Evanston Behavioral Health
909 Davis St., Suite 160, Evanston, IL - Didactics are held at the Research Institute (a short walk from the outpatient office)
1001 University Pl., Evanston, IL
These locations are accessible by CTA and Metra. Free parking is available at both locations.
Hinsdale pediatric track
Training opportunities are available at:
- Endeavor Health Center – Hinsdale Behavioral Health
8 Salt Creek Ln., Suite 202, Hinsdale, IL - Didactics are held at both:
Research Institute (1001 University Pl., Evanston, IL) and the Hinsdale outpatient office
Free parking is available at both locations. Applicants must be able to commute to both Evanston and Hinsdale.
Evanston adult track
Supervising and teaching faculty include:
- Elizabeth Geary, PhD, ABPP
- Leslie Guidotti-Breting, PhD, ABPP
- Christopher Williams, PhD
Adult externs also receive supervision from two adult postdoctoral fellows.
Additional Endeavor Health faculty who actively teach in the Neuropsychology Case Conference include:
- Julia Thomas, PhD
- Tom Cothran, PhD
- Laura Benson, PhD
- Alona Ramati, PhD, ABPP
Evanston pediatric track
Supervising and teaching faculty include:
- Alexandra Kirsch, PhD
- Navya Kamath, PsyD, ABPP
- Stephanie Aylward, PhD
Pediatric externs also receive supervision from two pediatric postdoctoral fellows.
Hinsdale pediatric track
Supervising and teaching faculty include:
- Nicole Cruz, PhD, ABPP
- Laura McPartlin, PhD
Life as a student
From individualized supervision to accessible training sites and a collegial learning environment, our practicum is designed to support students both professionally and personally as they build foundational skills in clinical neuropsychology.
Practicum students train on-site 16–20 hours per week, typically over 2–3 days. This schedule supports hands-on learning and allows flexibility for academic responsibilities outside of placement.
Students receive a minimum of two hours of weekly individual supervision, biweekly group supervision and additional informal mentoring from licensed neuropsychologists and postdoctoral fellows.
Training occurs in modern outpatient facilities with EMR access and multidisciplinary collaboration. Didactic sessions, including Grand Rounds and Case Conferences, provide structured learning twice monthly.
Adult track contact
Christopher Williams, PhD
Email: christopher.williams [at] endeavorhealth.org (christopher[dot]williams[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)
Pediatric track contact
Navya Kamath, PsyD, ABPP
Email: navya.kamath [at] endeavorhealth.org (navya[dot]kamath[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)
