Application for Award for Excellence in Geropsychology Training
CoPGTP recognizes one member program per year for providing exemplary training in the field. The purpose of this award is to inform program development for other geropsychology training programs. The award is given to a specific training experience, specific training project, or an entire training program.
Examples of excellence in geropsychology training may include but are not limited to:
- Creative methods for teaching geropsychology attitudes, knowledge and skills consistent with the Pikes Peak model
- Establishment of creative clinical training opportunities for students, capitalizing on important aspects of geropsychology training such as interdisciplinary care, consultation skills, diverse treatment settings, etc.
- Development of seminar/didactic offerings to address key issues in the field
- Methods for providing training in evidence-based geropsychology practice
- Innovative methods to evaluate student development of geropsychology competencies
- Unique research training opportunities/methods
- Uses of supervision and/or mentoring to promote student development
The deadline for applications is October 1, 2024. Applications can be sent electronically to CoPGTPsec@gmail.com or submitted via our website. Projects will be reviewed and selected by the CoPGTP Board. The award recipient will be announced via our listserv, newsletter, and website and at next year’s annual dinner meeting. If you have any questions, please email CoPGTPsec@gmail.com.