Nominations for Division 40 Fellows Sought

APA Fellow status is an honor that recognizes evidence of unusual and outstanding contribution to or performance in the field of psychology that has had impact beyond a local, state, or regional level. We in Division 40 view election as a Fellow as an honor not only for the individual but for the Division as well, and we welcome the nomination of outstanding division members for this distinction.

Criteria: Evidence of unusual and outstanding contribution to or performance in the field of psychology may be demonstrated in diverse ways reflecting the variety of career and practice roles performed by neuropsychologists. Supporting letters and the candidate’s self-statement should clearly and specifically identify the candidates’ unusual and outstanding qualifications that have advanced the field, and should not be summary statements about the candidate’s general competency.  Significant contributions in Clinical Neuropsychology include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A record of scientific and/or clinical accomplishments published in highly respected peer reviewed journals that have significant impact for the field
• Authorship or editorship of a major psychology textbook
• Federal grant support
• Senior level lectureships/invited presentations
• Journal editorial or reviewer responsibilities
• Elected and volunteer positions in professional or academic organizations
• History of outstanding teaching and/or innovation in clinical neuropsychology
• History of mentorship of students and early career colleagues, and listing of supervised doctorate students
• History of innovative therapeutic applications
• Other evidence of outstanding and state, national, or international impact

Nominations of Initial Fellows: The nomination procedure for a Division 40 member applying for Fellowship requires the completion and submission of a "Uniform Fellow Blank," which is available on the Division 40 website as a downloadable pdf file.  Individuals who are current APA Fellows and who can address the nominee’s accomplishments in the area of Neuropsychology need to complete endorsement letters, written within the calendar year of nomination. A minimum of three (3) letters is required.  Requisite supporting materials include a current vita, a listing of the nominee's publications with "R" for refereed indicated, and the nominee's self-statement setting forth the accomplishments that warrant Fellow status in Division 40. Division 40 strongly encourages women and minority members to apply for Fellowship.
Nominations of Current Fellows: APA Members who are already Fellows in other Divisions may also become Fellows in Division 40. They need to demonstrate their specific accomplishments in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology. If another Division supports the nominee, supporting documentation from that Division should be submitted, clearly indicating the name of that Division and a contact person. These nominees are required to submit a current Curriculum Vita, a listing the nominee's publications with "R" for refereed indicated, and the nominee's self-statement setting forth the accomplishments that warrant Fellow status in Division 40. Individuals who are current APA Fellows and who can address the nominee’s accomplishments in the area of Neuropsychology need to complete endorsement letters, written within the calendar year of nomination.  A minimum of three (3) letters is required.  Once the Fellows Committee, Board of Directors, and Council of Representatives have approved an APA Member for Fellow status in one division, they do not need further approval from APA to become a Fellow in additional Divisions.
All nomination materials should be completed and submitted to the Division's Fellowship Committee (not APA Central Office) by December 10, 2010, and supported nominations will be submitted to the APA Membership Committee for the February deadline. Successful nominations are announced in August following the APA annual meeting. Nomination materials can be obtained online and questions should be directed to: Ida Sue Baron Ph.D., ABPP; Chair, Division 40 Fellows Committee, 10116 Weatherwood Court; Potomac, MD  20854; TEL: (301) 340-2119 (office); FAX: (301) 340-2119; E-mail: ida@isbaron.com.