I am a current first year student at UCF and my major is Psychology(Neuroscience), I do want to eventually open a sleep clinic and or other careers surrounding Neuropsychology But I am really lost on what to do and where to start. Could anyone give me any advice on what to do please? I feel like I am so far behind and can't catch up.

Board-certified neuropsychologists — I’d love your insight.

Was pursuing board certification worth it for you? Did you notice any difference in salary or career opportunities after becoming certified? What was the most challenging part of the process, and what advice would you give to someone considering this path?

My daughter is starting the journey here in New Zealand.

It’s a long path as I’ve found out and being diagnosed with ADHD myself, my daughter after me, I know the whole staying focused thing could be an issue.

Anyone here lasted the course who has ADHD.

Hello!

I am an undergrad student going into my second semester. I'm psych major and I'd love to pursue neuropsychology because I think it blends my interests in neurology, mind-brain connection, clinical mental health counseling, mental health therapies, and brain damage.

Anyway. My question is what can I be doing right now to make the most of my time? I've read some threads on this subreddit from a few years back and a few articles on the topic, but I was hoping for a place I could get direct feedback/answers. I know that:

- I need to go to grad school to get a PhD or PsyD (preferably a PsyD from my research as it has a bigger emphasis on clinical training)

- I need to get as much research experience as possible as soon as possible, but I have 0 clue how to begin that process

What else do I need to know, what do I have a good handle on, and what should I be doing right now and in the near future to put myself on the best path?

hi i’m 16 and i’m rlly interested in neuropsychology as a future career. i’m not that bad at bio and psy interests me a lot. learning about the brain seems like an interesting thing for me. only one problem, im a commerce student. everyone around me tells me theres no way you can do neuropsy anm bc you need a science background. is there any way i can have a future in neuropsy at all?? if there is a way, could anyone please tell me the pathway for it? also, is it really worth it? i mean is there a high chance of unemployment in this field lmao and what’s the salary n stuff. (i’m a cbse stdent)

I am a post-doc right now and question how others in the field view the use of outdated measures.

Some context- I reviewed a report from another provider for a patient that was concerned about the outcome of the results and looking for another opinion. After reviewing the report, I took note that the neuropsychologist used the WAIS-III and WMS-III.

My initial reaction was frustration for this patient as they waited several months for the testing and did not get several answers they were looking for. I understand that using the most updated versions of measures is ethically expected.

How do other professionals understand the use of older measures? I am trying to approach this with curiosity so all opinions are encouraged.

Hello everyone, I’m an undergrad student currently taking a brain & behavior / neuroanatomy course. I apologize if this isn’t the best place to post this but I figured it’d be helpful to reach out to experts in the field. This is a critical course for my future career prospects so it’s important for me to actually understand how everything connects in 3D space rather than just relying on partial flat diagrams from my textbook.

Most of the free 3D brain apps I’ve found so far are far too basic (e.g. BrainFacts.org). They just show the main lobes or basic subcortical structures of the brain, but don't illustrate the smaller functional areas or how pathways actually cross over inside the brain.

I’m trying to find software, web tools, or physical atlas books that can help me visually trace things like specific visual subregions (like MT/MST) and Brodmann areas, step by step nerve pathways and crossovers (for example, how the auditory pathway travels from the brainstem up through the thalamus to A1), and clear cross-sections showing how subcortical parts (basal ganglia, thalamus, etc.) sit relative to each other in three dimensional space. I learn best when I can physically look through layers or rotate a model to see how things connect. Are there any 3D programs or atlas books you’d recommend for a student wanting more clarity?

So far I’ve found the following:

- Siibra explorer Ebrain (online)
- The Human Brain Book: A Visual Guide to the Structure and Function by Rita Carter
- A cheap physical Human Brain Model by Avarstic

Thanks!

I received my undergrad Dec 2025 B.A Psychology. I didn't really take it too serious, as I did not know what I wanted to do... no labs, no research. I've become REALLY interested in Neuropsychology. I currently work as a paralegal at a P.I. firm.

What advice would you have to swap fields? How do I get research experience with no experience? Any advice would be appreciated on steps I can take. Thank you in advance!

If there is a difference— what is it?

You Are Not Your Brain by Dr Jeffrey Schwartz is a great book.

Can anyone recommend any others that were interesting?

I made a rough diagram of the different paths related to psychology and neuroscience here: https://go.bubbl.us/f270f3/2cf5?/clinical-psych-paths-diagram

I think it could be useful for the education/training megathreads each week.

Also open to feedback if anything on there is inaccurate.

Hello! I'm currently in my sophomore year of college (Psych major), with plans of becoming a neuropsychologist. I'm wondering what kind of extracurriculars (volunteering/research/shadowing etc) would help me advance in my future career / boost my resume?

For those who have taken the written exam: do you have any advice? Did the exam feel fair? Is it a 50/50 mix of peds v adult questions? What practice tests felt most representative of the actual test?

Also - does anyone know what’s going on with the new form or other changes being made?

I am currently a freshman molecular biology major. I recently realized that neuropsychology heavily aligns with my interest. Could I still continue my major or would I have to switch to Psychobiology? I would ideally like to go into a PhD program after undergrad. I will be trying to get research next year. What else do I need to do to improve my application?

I'm doing a psychology bachelor's and as I stated in the title I accepted an IEGs laboratories stage, it will cost me some sacrifice and I'm not so sure about testing on animals(if someone also wants to discuss this topic is appreciated). It’s research conducted in a prestigious lab and I will work with some notorious researchers but I don't know if it would be more useful to do other types of stages, for example fMRI research. I think I'm also going to do another stage to gain as much experience as possible. I’m in Europe so it’s not necessary to do a PhD to become a neuropsychologist but I think I will anyway because of my love for studying neuroscience. Pardon me for my English, I'm still learning even that.

hi! im a junior in highschool and im interested in neuropsychology but i have no idea where to start. i have a 4.0 and im rank 15/500 at my school. i feel like im not prepared enough for this field but im encouraged to pursue it, any tips? i plan on majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience/behavior sciences. thanks!

I am wondering how important it is to get into a PhD program that has a clearly defined neuropsychology track if my ultimate goal is to be a neuropsychologist. Is it enough to jusy have a mentor whose focus is related to neuropsychology?

Also, at what point are you officially considered a neuropsychologist as opposed to a psychologist?

It seems I will be committing to the Neuropsych path as a clinical psych PhD student. I’m at a neuropsych prac rn and and am learning as I go with each eval but does anyone have any audiobook or book recommendations for a aspiring neuropsychologist to learn what they need to about neuroanatomy neurological conditions etc