Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Program

The Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Training Program at Cincinnati Children's is one of the largest postdoctoral programs in the nation. The program is led by Meg Stone-Heaberlin, PsyD, director, and Scott Powers, PhD, associate director, as well as a team of nationally-recognized faculty and staff psychologists.

Our Training Philosophy

Our training philosophy is based on the scientist-practitioner model. We provide fellows with advanced skills in the practice of psychology and in the integration of research and clinical services in a pediatric medical center. Following the completion of their training, our fellows are prepared to function independently at the staff psychologist or assistant professor level within a medical or other professional setting. Most of our fellows are licensed psychologists by the end of their fellowships, and many go on to become leaders in their respective fields.

Cincinnati Children's is an Equal Opportunity Employer  and the Psychology Fellowship Program is committed to providing equal job opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We value diverse perspective and backgrounds and are committed to the recruitment of culturally and ethnically diverse fellows. We encourage underrepresented minority candidates to apply. Information about the Cincinnati Children's DEI plan is available here: About Cincinnati Children's | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The Psychology Fellowship Program is housed within the department of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology (BMCP). BMCP is committed to cultivating a culture that values diversity, equity inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We respect that representation matters, especially as we train future healthcare professionals. Some initiatives that support this commitment include a DEIA diversity didactic series for fellows, community engagement opportunities, and continuing education.

Each fellow has a primary mentor(s) or supervisor(s) that leads their clinical or research training. Fellows take part in broader fellowship program didactics and activities as a cohort. In most cases, fellowship positions are full time with a duration of 1-2 years. In rare cases, part-time fellowship positions may also be available.

Personalized Fellowship Training to Meet Individual Goals

Fellows work with clinical and/or research mentor(s) in one of several focus areas:

• Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
• Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
• Eating Disorders
• Neuropsychology
• Pediatric Psychology
  • Center for Adherence and Self-Management
  • Cancer and Blood Disease Institute
  • Pediatric Pain
  • Research Training in Child Behavior and Nutrition
  • Childhood Heart Disease
  • Behavioral Sleep Medicine

We design individualized training plans for fellows that reflect their academic, research, clinical, and professional development goals. Our program is known for its apprenticeship model, in which fellows are matched with faculty mentors who can best guide them toward their goals.

Our supervising psychologists are nationally recognized researchers and clinicians who share a passion for training the next generation of pediatric psychologists. Many of our fellowship positions are supported by federally funded grants from the National Institutes of Health and other agencies.

The Psychology Fellowship Program is housed within the department of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology (BMCP). BMCP is committed to cultivating a culture that values diversity, equity inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We respect that representation matters, especially as we train future healthcare professionals. Some initiatives that support this commitment include a DEIA diversity didactic series for fellows, community engagement opportunities, and continuing education. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability. Information about the Cincinnati Children's DEIA plan is available here: About Cincinnati Children's | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.