Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowships Detail
The Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowships at the University of Louisville, established in 1992, offer training in areas like consultation-liaison, hematology-oncology and eating disorders.
Overview
The Lovick C. Miller Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship, established in 1992 in honor of Dr. Miller, is a 1-year training program at Norton Children's Hospital. The fellow provides pediatric consultation-liaison (C/L) services for youth with medical and psychiatric conditions. This involves working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care, including outpatient therapy for patients seen by the C/L service and participating in the Children’s Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) for adolescents with chronic health conditions. The fellowship includes weekly supervision, didactics and research opportunities.
Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree and internship from APA-accredited programs with a focus on pediatric psychology. The fellowship is housed within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and offers access to additional training opportunities, including the LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Series. The program is affiliated with Norton Children’s Hospital, a leader in health equity and pediatric care.
Key Contacts
Eric Gray
Program Coordinator
(502) 588-0800; x50716
Kristie Vail Schultz, PhD
Fellowship Training Program Director
Program Details
Application and Interview Process
Application Process – Applications are due December 8, 2024. 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 kristie.schultz@louisville.edu with “Eating Disorders Fellowship Application” as the email subject. Materials can arrive separately if letter writers prefer to send letters directly to Dr. Schultz
Stipends & Benefits
Salary is consistent with NIH fellowship levels.
Fellows in the program are provided with a generous leave package to support their work-life balance and professional development. They receive 20 days of vacation and sick leave, allowing flexibility to manage personal time or illness. Additionally, fellows are entitled to 10 days of professional leave, which can be used for activities such as attending conferences, workshops or pursuing other career-related opportunities. In recognition of important holidays, fellows also receive 7 paid holidays throughout the year, ensuring they have time to rest and recharge during key moments in the year. This comprehensive leave policy contributes to the fellows' overall well-being and professional growth.
The University of Louisville offers five medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The plan options are:
EPO: The EPO plan provides coverage to you through an exclusive network of Anthem providers, except when there is a health or life-threatening emergency.
PPO: The PPO plan provides higher coverage to you if you see in-network providers, but also provides a lower level of coverage when you see out-of-network providers. The plan will begin to pay benefits once your annual deductible is met. When you need care, you pay a copay for services like doctor’s office visits or coinsurance for services like inpatient hospital stays.
UofL Health Plan (ULH): The ULH plan provides coverage to you through an exclusive network of University of Louisville health care providers. It offers three tiers of coverage:
- Tier 1 – UofL Health providers; lowest out-of-pocket costs.
- Tier 2 – Anthem in-network providers; higher out-of-pocket costs
- Tier 3 – Out-of-network; coverage for emergency services only
PCA Low & High – With Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): The PCA High and PCA Low plans are consumer-directed plans that provide more control over your spending.
The EPO, PPO and ULH plans are considered traditional health care plans. They include network coverage when you see providers in the Anthem network. In some cases, an annual deductible must be met before you receive coverage for care. All plans come with an annual out-of-pocket maximum, which is the most you would ever have to pay during the year for covered services.
Note: Employees on J1 Visas are only eligible for EPO, PPO or ULH plans. For more information, contact the International Affairs office.
Basic Life Insurance
Eligible employees can enroll in Basic Life Insurance at twice their base annual salary (adjusted up to the nearest $1,000, maximum $200,000) at no cost.
Additional Term Life Insurance
Additional Term Life Insurance is a supplement to Basic Life Insurance for employees who would like to purchase for their self, spouse and/or child(ren). If you purchase Additional Term Life Insurance for yourself, you may also purchase Additional Term Life Insurance for your spouse and dependent child(ren).
Self: May purchase coverage from $20,000 to $500,000.
Spouse: Benefit options are available up to $150,000, with the minimum benefit amount as $10,000 and the maximum benefit amount as the lesser of 50% of the employee Supplemental Life Benefit or $150,000. No person may be insured as a Dependent of more than one employee.
Child(ren): May purchase coverage at $10,000 for children through the end of the year in which they turn 26.
MetLife is UofL’s dental provider. There are two options for dental insurance, the basic plan and the enhanced plan, which includes adult orthodontia.
Vision insurance is provided by Davis Vision. Davis Vision has a national network of credentialed preferred providers. With Davis Vision, you have access to great in-network benefits at provider locations nationwide, including over 700 Visionworks stores, which offer the largest in-store frame assortment in the industry.
Family Medical Leave (includes maternity)
Retirement
Fellows are considered "eligible employees" and may contribute monies to any of UofL's retirement plans.
Worker's Compensation
All house staff are covered under the Kentucky Worker's Compensation statutes for injuries incurred while engaged in regularly assigned duties.
Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice)
Professional liability insurance is provided by the University of Louisville or by affiliated hospitals through contract agreement.
Preventive Health Program
Hepatitis B immunization, an annual TB skin test and flu shots are required and furnished free of charge to all fellows. Additionally, COVID-19 testing and monitoring is also provided free of charge.
- Free parking in the attached, covered Norton Children's Hospital garage.
- On-call meals are provided at both Norton Children's Hospital and UofL Hospital
- Lab Coats are provided
- On-campus gym membership
- Access to audio-visual equipment for development of supplemental intervention materials
- Additional expenses covered (some restrictions apply):
- Medical licenses
- Specialty memberships
- Scientific meeting registration and travel for first authors
- PALS/NRP training
- Travel funds if presenting at a state or national conference.
- Academic allowances (journal subscriptions, books, conferences, etc.)
Fellows are eligible to purchase discount student athletic tickets through the UofL Athletics Department.
Our Department covers the cost of various Master's and Certificate programs, including:
Master's in Health Professions Education & Certificate
Gain skills for academic success, advance education research, improve healthcare teaching and explore teaching methods in healthcare. A Master's in Health Professions Education can set you apart in academic or leadership roles.
Master's & Certificate in Clinical Investigation Sciences
Develop clinical research expertise, master biostatistics and epidemiology and participate in clinical trials. Includes both online and in-person courses.
Master's in Health Care Ethics
Learn to navigate ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, contribute to ethics committees and teach medical ethics while engaging with future healthcare professionals.
Master's in Public Health & Certificate
Focus on evidence-based public health strategies, healthcare systems, cultural awareness in public policy and collaborative patient care within interprofessional teams.
Whether you are considering the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics for subspecialty training, currently serving as a fellow or faculty member in our program, or simply stopping by, we are excited to showcase our programs, our facilities and our city – but most important, our Fellows. We are here to answer your questions.
Erin B. Owen, MD
Director of Pediatric Fellowships
Associate Director: Residency Program
Associate Professor: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine