San Francisco VA Health Care System

Primary Contact Information:
Name: Dr. Nicole Torrence
Email: Nicole.Torrence@va.gov

Director of Psychology Training: Nicole Torrence, PhD

Geropsychology Supervisor(s):  Nicole Torrence, PhD; Jeremy Doughan, PsyD; Jenny Yen, PsyD; Kathryn Phillips, PsyD

Website Address
https://www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/education/psychologytraining.asp

Membership / Certification:
_X_APA Accredited
_X_ APPIC Member

Geropsychology Training Opportunities / Settings:
_X__ Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
_X__ Geriatric Neuropsychology
_X__ Community Living Center (nursing home)
_X__  Behavioral Education Support Team (BEST-inpatient)
____ IMPACT (Home Based Program)
___ Inpatient Geropsychiatry/Mental Health
___ Physical / Cognitive Rehabilitation
___ Caregiver Support Services
_X_ Hospice / Palliative Care
_X_ Telehealth / Telemedicine
___ Training in Supervision of Interns / Practicum Students
_X_ Other:__ _______________________

Format of Geropsychology Training:
_X_ Specialty Track in Geropsychology
___ Major Rotation
___ Minor Rotation
___ Opportunities to work with older adults included in other rotations

Faculty Clinical/Research Interests:
Geropsychology training, caring for the complex patients, dementia care, End of Life, bereavement, diversity and cultural perspectives