Post-Doctoral Training

This list includes information on ongoing postdoctoral opportunities.
For time-sensitive announcements of current openings and recruitment, see Employment Opportunities: Postdoctoral Fellowships

The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists, North Miami Beach, FL

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN

Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry, New York, NY

Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health New York, NY

Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry/Program of Developmental Psychoendocrinology, New York, NY

Center for Marital and Sexual Health, Beachwood, OH

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia

Mexican Association for Sexual Health, Professional Training Program in Sex Therapy, Delegacion Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico

Florida - U.S.

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CLINICAL SEXOLOGISTS

North Miami Beach, FL

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

The American Board of Sexology

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Opportunity for those with state licenses in mental health counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family counseling and psychologists to become legally qualified to hold themselves out to be sex therapists under F.A.C. 491 and 490.

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To provide postgraduate education for those interested in clinical sexology.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of a masters degree and a state license in counseling, social work or psychology.

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Two semester program; ten required courses. Further information through contact person.

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

Certificate of Completion of 120 coutinuing education units approved by the State of Florida.

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Agency for Health Care Administration - State of Florida

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Graduates of the program will be accepted as candidates for a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, as having completed two of six required semesters of work by Maimonides University, North Miami Beach, Florida.

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	W. B. Easterling, Ph.D.	Wm. Granzig, Ph.D, Dean
MAILING ADDRESS:	P. O. Box 1166. Winter Park, FL 32790-1166	3200 N.E. 36th St., Apt. 1401 Ft. Lauderdale FL 33308
PHONE (+ international code):	(407) 645-1641	(954) 390-0878
FAX:	N/A	N/A
EMAIL:	billeast@cfl.rr.com	DrGranzig@aol.com
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	http://www.esextherapy.com

Maryland - U.S.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Baltimore, MD

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Division of Medical Psychology, Sexual Behaviors Consultation Unit

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Postdoctoral fellowship in clinical/medical psychology - sexual disorders track

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To assist those preparing for academic careers in medical psychology with a specialty in human sexual dysfunction, sexual disorders and gender disorders, to provide those in general hospitals or psychiatric facilities opportunity to gain clinical expertise in sexual disorders

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in psychology

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Full-time clinical, didactic and research experience within the Division of Medical Psychology and the Sexual Behaviors Consultation Unit

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

Certificate

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Johns Hopkins University

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Peter Fagan, Ph.D.
MAILING ADDRESS:	Green Spring Station 300 Falls Concourse Lutherville, MD 21093
PHONE (+ international code):	N/A
FAX:	N/A
EMAIL:	N/A
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	N/A

Minnesota - U.S.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL

FELLOWSHIP IN HUMAN SEXUALITY

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

Minneapolis, MN

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Minnesota Medical School

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Program in Human Sexuality, Department of Family Practice and Community Health

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Postdoctoral clinical/research fellowship

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To train psychologists in clinical aspects of sexology, including clinical sexology research

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in psychology or Psy.D., career interest in clinical sexology, eligibility for licensure in the state of Minnesota

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Information through contact person

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

Certificate

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

APIC

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

English

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Eli Coleman, Ph.D.
MAILING ADDRESS:	1300 S. 2^nd St. #180 Minneapolis, MN 55454
PHONE (+ international code):	+1(612)625-1500
FAX:	+1(612)626-8311
EMAIL:	colem001@tc.umn.edu
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	www.med.umn.edu/fp/phs/phsindex.htm

New York - U.S.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

New York, NY

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Columbia University

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Psychiatry

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Postdoctoral research fellowship (STD/HIV-related)

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

Postdoctoral research training in developmental sexology with a focus on behavioral STD/HIV research

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in behavioral sciences (child/adolescent development focus preferred), M.D. (with specialization in psychiatry/child psychiatry)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Conducting research, individually tailored coursework

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.S. in Biostatistics to be earned (exceptions are granted)

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Columbia University

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Sponsors competitive applications by applicants who have a particular interest in child/early adolescence sexual behavior development

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Heino F.L. Meyer-Bahlburg, Dr. Rer. Nat.
MAILING ADDRESS:	Department of Psychiatry Columbia University 1051 Riverside Drive, NYSPI Unit 15 New York, NY 10032-2695
PHONE (+ international code):	+1(212)543-5299
FAX:	+1(212)543-5966
EMAIL:	meyerb@child.cpmc.columbia.edu
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	N/A

New York - U.S.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

FELLOWSHIP IN SEXUALITY, GENDER, HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS

JOSEPH L. MAILMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

New York, NY

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Columbia University, Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Program for the Study of Sexuality, Gender, Health and Human Rights

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Residential postdoctoral fellowship

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To integrate new work on sexuality with discourse and activism in health, gender and human rights

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Application and proposal (see Website)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Residential fellowship

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

N/A

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Columbia University

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Carole S. Vance, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director
MAILING ADDRESS:	Program for the Study of Sexuality, Gender, Health and Human Rights Columbia University School of Public Health 600 W. 168 Ih St. FL7 New York, NY 10032
PHONE (+ international code):	+1(212)305-1535
FAX:	+1(212)305-0315
EMAIL:	csvl@columbia.edu
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/gender

New York - U.S.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY /

PROGRAM OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOENDOCRINOLOGY

New York, NY

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Columbia University

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Psychiatry Program of Developmental Psychoendocrinology

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Postdoctoral research fellowships

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

Postdoctoral research training in developmental psychobiology with a focus on the development of gender and sexuality

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in human behavioral sciences (child clinical focus preferred), M.D. (with specialization in psychiatry/child psychiatry)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Conducting research, individually tailored coursework

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

N/A

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Columbia University

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Sponsors competitive applications by candidates who would work in the above area with a focus on intersexuality (all ages) and gender identity disorder (childhood and adolescence)

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Heino F.L. Meyer-Bahlburg, Dr. Rer. Nat.
MAILING ADDRESS:	Department of Psychiatry Columbia University 1051 Riverside Drive, NYSPI Unit 15 New York, NY 10032-2695
PHONE (+ international code):	+1(212)543-5299
FAX:	+1(212)543-5966
EMAIL:	meyerb@child.cpmc.columbia.edu
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	N/A

Ohio -U.S.

CENTER FOR MARITAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH

FELLOWSHIP IN HUMAN SEXUALITY

Beachwood, OH

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Center for Marital and Sexual Health

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

N/A

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Postdoctoral fellowship in human sexuality

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To gain an in-depth understanding of sexual dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviors, paraphilia and gender identity disorders, to be trained in the education and treatment of these disorders

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:+

Completion of graduate training in psychology, psychiatry or social work

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance at 3 weekly training conferences, intensive one-to-one supervision of clinical work

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if an),):

Certificate of completion

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

N/A

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Stanley Althof, Ph.D.
MAILING ADDRESS:	23230 Chagrin Blvd. #350 Beachwood, OH 44122
PHONE (+ international code):	+1(216)831-2900
FAX:	+1(216)831-4306
EMAIL:	sxa6@po.cwru.edu
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	http://www.nyu.edu/education/health/healthed/

Washington - U.S.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Seattle, WA

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Washington, School of Medicine

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences / Urology / Obstetrics and Gynecology

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

One- to two-year postdoctoral fellowship in reproductive and sexual medicine

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To specialize in the assessment and treatment of sexual disorders including male and female dysfunction, gender dysphoria, infertility issues and sexual abuse sequelae, to integrate physiological and psychological factors, to gain a systematic approach to treatment focused on couples and individuals, to carry out research projects

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA-approved program and internship, strong research and clinical interests

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

No formal coursework, tutorial readings and attendance at weekly seminars, time split evenly between clinical work and research, also some hospital consultation to Urology and to UW Women's Center

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

Postdoctoral fellowship in reproductive and sexual medicine

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Center (APPIC)

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

This program is interdisciplinary, although the primary site is Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Julia R. Heiman, Ph.D.
MAILING ADDRESS:	4225 Roosevelt Way NE #306 Seattle, WA 98105
PHONE (+ international code):	+1(206)543-3555
FAX:	+1(206)616-3742
EMAIL:	N/A
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	N/A

Wisconsin - U.S.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN

CENTER FOR AIDS INTERVENTION RESEARCH

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

Milwaukee, WI

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Medical College of Wisconsin

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Center for AIDS Intervention Research

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship in National Research Service Award (NRSA) training program

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To become trained in designing, conducting and evaluating HIV prevention research

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in related field, meeting NIH federal eligibility requirements, documented specific HIV-related research interests, c.v., graduate transcript, at least 3 letters of recommendation

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance at weekly seminars, elective advanced courses and seminars, establishing a record of scholarly activity and preparing an NIMH-format grant application

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

N/A

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

National Institute of Mental Health

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Because of mentorship philosophy underlying CAIR's program, match of fellows with faculty supervisors who have similar interests is weighed heavily in selection process

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	Kathleen J. Sikkema, Ph.D., Associate Director
MAILING ADDRESS:	Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin 2071 N. Summit Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202
PHONE (+ international code):	+1(414)456-7700
FAX:	+1(414)456-7700
EMAIL:	pkrimmer@mcw.edu
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	N/A

Other Countries - Australia

CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Perth, Western Australia

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Curtin University of Technology

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Division of Health Sciences

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Sexology Program:

PostGraduate Diploma of Forensic Sexology
Master of Forensic Sexology
Master of Sexology
Ph.D. Sexology

NAME / TITLE:	Dr Gabrielle Morrissey
MAILING ADDRESS:	Division of Health Sciences Curtin University of Technology PO BOX U 1987 Perth Western Australia 6845
PHONE (+ international code):	+61 08 9266 3662
FAX:
EMAIL:	G.Morrissey@curtin.edu.au
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	www.sexology.health.curtin.edu.au

Other Countries - Mexico

MEXICAN ASSOCIATION FOR SEXUAL HEALTH

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN SEX THERAPY

Delegacion Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Asociacion Mexicana para la Salud Sexual (AMSSAC)

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

N/A

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Two-year professional program in sex therapy

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To train high-level professionals skilled in the diagnosis and psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual health problems

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in health-related field (psychiatry or clinical psychology preferred), information through contact person (see below)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Twenty-four-month program, 9 hours per week, 1 preparatory course (in Spanish), 15 academic i-nodules. bibliographic session, clinical presentations, 3 hours of supervised co-therapy per week, 1 final project to be presented at a scientific conference (review or original research)

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

AMSSAC Diploma in Sex Therapy

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

FEMESS, Mexican Federation of Sex Education and Sexology, A.C.

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Program commences every two years in March, selection prior September, next starts March 2000

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:	AMSSAC
MAILING ADDRESS:	Tezoquipa 26 Colonia La Joya Delegacion Tlalpan Mexico DF 1400 Mexico
PHONE (+ international code):	+52(5)573-3460
FAX:	+52(5)513-1065
EMAIL:	N/A
PROGRAM WEBSITE:	N/A

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