Examples of Training Opportunities Offered by WRNMMC Post-Doctoral Forensic Psychology Fellowship Program:
WRNMMC is a vibrant institution where opportunities for training in Forensic Psychology are numerous. The medical center has a diverse patient population, a large number of accredited training programs, and an environment that promotes scientific inquiry. In addition, the Bethesda location also provides many advantages for offsite Rotations and training opportunities.
- Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, Maryland
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Investigative and Operations Support Section (lOSS), Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG), Quantico, VA
- Psychological Service of the National Security Agency (NSA), Ft. Meade, MD
- Paid attendance at a conference sponsored by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology
- Attendance at a 3-4 weeklong course specializing in military criminal law at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, VA
- Forensic referrals are accepted from throughout the world
- RCM 706 Sanity Board Evaluations (Competency to Stand Trial & Criminal Responsibility)
- Forensic risk assessment: including violence risk assessment, assessment of domestic violence risk, assessment of sexual violence risk, assessment of child pornography offenders, development of risk management plans and assessment of potential for rehabilitation
- Assessment of competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
- Assessment of violence risk assessment of insanity acquittees and civil commitment evaluations at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
- Forensic assessment of memory impairment and memory distortions, including analysis of the impact of alcohol on memory and source monitoring error
- Forensic assessment of forensic issues related to false confessions
- Forensic assessment of PTSD
- Psychological autopsy (equivocal death analysis)
- Indirect threat assessments
- Personnel selection for high-risk positions
- Command directed evaluations
- Evaluations for competency to participate in a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), including fiduciary competency
- Expert testimony