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National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)

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National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) consists of members from a variety of professional backgrounds, including scientist-practitioners, clinicians, and researchers in the field of neuropsychology. Current membership totals over 3,300 active members, with representation by 24 countries. There are four classes of membership: professional, associate, affiliate, and student. Additionally, professional members in good standing can apply for Fellow status. In order to achieve Fellow status, professional members must be in good standing with the organization for a minimum of 5 years, and must be nominated by either another member or themselves. The application process occurs once a year and involves the submission of an application and curriculum vitae.

Professional members must have completed academic coursework in the assessment and remediation of neuropsychological conditions and hold a doctoral degree from an accredited university. While it is expected that the primary...

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  • NAN website: http://www.nanonline.org

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McCartney, R. (2011). National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN). In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79948-3_640

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