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Pediatrics and Adult Integrated Care Psychology Fellowships

Organization Type: 
Not For Profit
Program Type: 
Standing Program
Education Level: 
Postgraduate (e.g., residency, fellowship)
Educational Elements: 
Lecture/Didactic
Experiential including clinical contact with patients
Program Description: 

Geisinger Medical Center offers postdoctoral psychology training in one of three Integrated Pediatric Primary Care sites or one of three Integrated Adult Primary Care sites.   Trainees provide warm handoffs, assessment and therapy, collaborate with and provide trainings for physicians, and participate in research geared towards documenting value added (for physicians, patients, and payers)  to care by integration of psychology in primary care.

Evaluated: 
Yes
Program Results: 

On going self-assessments

Psychology: 
Clinical
Clinical Health
Patient-Centered Care Competencies: 
Advocacy for patient-centered integrated care
Cultural sensitivity and competence in culturally appropriate practice
Development of effective, caring relationships with patients
Comprehensive Care Competencies: 
Risk identification
Coordinated Care Competencies: 
Health information technology, including e-communications with patients & other providers
Interprofessionalism & interdisciplinary team collaboration
Quality Care & Safety Competencies: 
Assessment of patient outcomes
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement methods, including assessment of patient-experience for use in practice-based improvement efforts
Accessible Care Competencies: 
Promotion of appropriate access to care (e.g., group appointments, open scheduling)
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