Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Education

University of Michigan

Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program

The Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) Program at the University of Michigan offers specialized training in the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders through behavioral and psychological approaches.

Clinical Postdoctoral Program

  • Accredited by the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, this fellowship provides comprehensive training in behavioral sleep medicine.
  • Fellows fulfill clinical requirements for licensure as clinical psychologists and gain specialized expertise to qualify for the certification examination in behavioral sleep medicine.
  • Recruitment is conducted through the Clinical Psychology Consortium of the APA-accredited Network of Postdoctoral Training Programs in Psychology.
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Johns Hopkins University

Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine

The Johns Hopkins Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program offers a postdoctoral fellowship for clinical psychologists, focusing on the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through behavioral and psychological methods.

Duration: 1-2 years

Tracks Available

  • Clinical Track - hands-on clinical training in assessing and treating various sleep disorders and related health conditions.
  • Clinical Research Track - combines clinical practice with involvement in large-scale research studies.

Training Components

  • Clinical Experience - fellows engage in direct patient care, applying cognitive-behavioral therapies and other interventions for sleep disorders such as insomnia.
  • Research Opportunities - participation in ongoing research projects within the Sleep and Circadian Research Laboratory.
  • Didactic Training - access to lectures, seminars, and grand rounds within the Johns Hopkins University campus, covering topics in sleep medicine and behavioral health.
  • Supervision - a minimum of two hours of direct supervision per week, following a sequential development model.

Eligibility

Candidates should have completed a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and an APA-accredited internship.

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University of Utah

Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) Training Program

The University of Utah's Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) training program, established in 2003, offers comprehensive education in sleep disorders and their behavioral treatments. Accredited by the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine, the program is designed for advanced students and professionals in fields such as clinical or counseling psychology and social work.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enrollment in a graduate-level program focused on patient education, counseling, or mental health.
  • At least 1 year of clinical experience, including exposure to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Program Goals

  • Develop interpersonal and communication skills with patients and treatment teams.
  • Achieve clinical competence in behavioral medicine evaluations and BSM-specific treatments.
  • Understand the role of a psychologist within a medical team.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior, including timely task completion and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Expand knowledge of sleep disorder assessment and treatment techniques.
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University of Pittsburgh

Behavioral Sleep Medicine Training Program

The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Sleep and Circadian Science offers a Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) Training Program accredited by the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine. This program aims to prepare participants for the Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) certification.

Eligibility

Only individuals already engaged in a University of Pittsburgh postdoctoral program are eligible for this clinical training program.

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