Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowships

The Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology began in 1992 and were originally named in honor of Dr. Lovick C. Miller, who retired as the Chief Psychologist after 36 years of an exemplary career at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Offerings vary by year, but may include focuses on consultation-liaison, hematology-oncology, and/or eating disorders. Please check regularly for updated postings; if you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Kristie Vail Schultz, Director of Fellowship Training.

Overview of Current Opening for Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship in Eating Disorders

The postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology is a 1-year training program that begins after the doctorate degree is earned. There is direct involvement in clinical programs at Norton Children's Hospital.

Pediatric Eating Disorders Service – This one-year, primarily clinically focused fellowship aims to equip psychology post-doctoral fellows with the skills necessary to effectively treat youth with eating disorders in multidisciplinary settings. The fellow's clinical responsibilities involve provision of services to children and families impacted by eating disorders within a tertiary care children's hospital and academic medical center at an inpatient and outpatient level. Inpatient care is provided at Norton Children's Hospital, working in conjunction with the attending medical service, registered dieticians, and other subspecialty clinicians to medically stabilize youth with eating disorders. Outpatient care is also provided, working closely with a psychologist, registered dietician, and case manager. The fellow will carry a caseload of outpatient youth presenting with eating disorders and comorbid conditions, providing individual, family, and group therapy as needed. The fellow will also have the unique opportunity to assist with program development as the eating disorder program at Norton Children's Medical Group expands. Attending psychologist is Dr. Sabrina Kordes.

Supervision/Didactics - The fellow will participate in weekly supervision, selected seminars, case conferences, medical team meetings, and service rounds.

Requirements - Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree and internship from APA-accredited training programs with evidence of pediatric psychology and child and adolescent specialization.

Information about Our Site – The fellowship is housed within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Other trainees in our division include child clinical and pediatric psychology interns through our APA-accredited internship, and child psychiatry fellows. Our division has a diversity-focused training curriculum, and the fellow has access to trainings within the School of Medicine as well, such as the LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Series. We are affiliated with Norton Children's Hospital; to learn more about Norton Children's facilities and services, including commitment to health equity, please visit www.nortonchildrens.com. To learn more about living in Louisville, please visit www.gotolouisville.com.

 

University of Louisville Pediatric Fellowships

Visit the Pediatric Fellowships webpage to learn more about:

  • Facilities where our fellows see patients, perform research, and learn
  • What is it like to live in Louisville, Kentucky?

Thank you for your interest in the Lovick C. Miller Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship Program with the University of Louisville, School of Medicine and associated with Norton Children’s Hospital. Our fellowship offers an exciting, fast-paced learning environment where trainees work collaboratively with their supervising psychologists, as well as psychiatrists, psychiatry trainees, and psychology interns. Fellows are exposed to a wide-variety of cases within the realm of pediatric psychology and have the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams. We are committed to the growth of our trainees as they prepare for fulfilling careers in child clinical and pediatric psychology.  Please take some time to explore our website to learn more about our program, as well as life in Louisville.  Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Best,

 

 

 

Kristie Vail Schultz, PhD

Requirements

Successful candidates include those with a doctoral degree and internship from APA-accredited programs with evidence of a pediatric psychology or clinical child and adolescent specialization. 

 

Application Process

Applications for the 2025-2026 training year will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Kristie Vail Schultz, Director of Fellowship Training, at with “Eating Disorders Fellowship Application” as the email subject. Materials can arrive separately if letter writers prefer to send letters directly to Dr. Schultz.

Benefits

Salary is consistent with NIH fellowship levels. In addition, this position includes health insurance, malpractice/liability insurance, continuing education funds, 20 days of vacation/sick leave, 10 days of professional leave, 7 paid holidays, free parking, an on-campus gym membership through the University of Louisville, and access to audio-visual equipment for development of supplemental intervention materials.  In addition, the fellow can apply for additional travel funds if presenting at a national conference.