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About the Program |
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The Chemical Dependency Fellowship Program (CDFP) is a component of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The principle aim of the CDFP is to provide comprehensive postgraduate addiction training. Graduates from this program work in public and private clinical, academic and research settings.
The program is funded by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Program Activities |
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CDFP Fellows participate in:
- Clinical rotations at the Oklahoma City VA Hospital and Oklahoma Department of Corrections to receive general experience in treatment issues within a hospital and correctional setting.
- Clinical rotations at local residential treatment facilities focusing on women and the treatment of co-occurring disorders.
- Regularly scheduled seminars, didactic training sessions, and other educational experiences designed to further clinical skills.
- Mentoring in a research project that will result in submission of a poster at a national conference and a paper of publishable quality.
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Career Opportunities |
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All CDFP Fellows receive:
- Direct experience with evidence-based clinical substance abuse treatment.
- Preparation toward an academic or research oriented career.
- Preparation toward specialization in chemical dependency.
- Clinical supervision hours which may count toward Oklahoma state licensure requirements.
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Admission Requirements |
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All applicants should have completed:
- A Ph.D./Psy.D. APA-approved predoctoral clinical internship program.
- An APA-approved doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.
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Ideal Candidates |
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Successful candidates are expected to have an interest in developing both clinical and research expertise in substance abuse, with a specific focus on developing evidence-based, theoretically driven clinical techniques and programs.
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The Application Process |
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Recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled, however applications are preferred by March 15th. Submit a letter of intent, resume, three letters of recommendation and proof of program completion to:
OU Health Sciences Center
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
920 Stanton L. Young Blvd., WP 3440
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405)271-5251 ext. 47680
(405)271-8802 - fax
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CDFP Program Director |
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 Robert B. Nisbet, M.D.
Program Director, Director of Addiction Psychiatry Program
 Julio Rojas, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Director of Addiction Psychology Program
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CDFP Executive Committee |
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Robert B. Nisbet, M.D.
Julio Rojas, Ph.D.
Michael Brand, Ph.D.
Sean Ferrell, Ph.D.
Laura Pitman, Ph.D.
Steve Scruggs, Psy.D.
Catherine Shaw, Psy.D.
Kristen Sorocco, Ph.D.
Hal Vorse, M.D.
Richard Trautman, M.D.
Current CDFP Fellows
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Additional Information |
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The address for the American Psychological Association is as follows:
American Psychological Association
750 First Street N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
Telephone (202) 336-5979
Fax (202) 336-5978
E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
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Contact Information |
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Post Office Box 26901
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901
Phone: (405) 271-5251 |
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