Postdoctoral Psychology Residency

2027-2028 Academic Year: 
Coping and Management of Medical Complexity

The Division of Psychology at Phoenix Children's is pleased to announce a one-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowship/residency for 2027-2028 for candidates seeking expertise in pediatric psychology. Our focus for the AY 27-28 is helping children and families cope with and manage medical complexity, guided by the belief that treating the whole child means caring for both physical and emotional well-being.

Medical complexity rarely presents as a single problem; rather, psychological factors, family dynamics, developmental considerations, coping and behavioral health concerns often intersect with complex medical needs. Psychologists play a critical role in understanding these interrelated factors and helping patients and families navigate the emotional, behavioral and relational impact of complex medical conditions.

For this upcoming year, our resident/fellows will train in several disciplines with primary focus in the Divisions of Cardiology and Orthopedics. Resident/fellows are embedded in multidisciplinary teams alongside cardiologists, orthopedic providers, nurses, social workers, child life specialists and supervising pediatric psychologists, contributing to the psychological perspective and helping children and families navigate some of life’s most complex challenges. Depending on program opportunities and your training goals, opportunities to work with other medical subspecialties may also be available. Our training environment offers diverse clinical experiences, close interdisciplinary collaboration and opportunities to grow as a psychologist while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.