Universal Psychology Postdoctoral Directory Entry

WVU School of Medicine- Clinical Health Psychology Residency- Bariatrics

West Virginia University School of Medicine
Morgantown, West Virginia

Starts on Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Applications due Monday, December 15, 2025

This training experience is not an APPIC Member program and is not APA Accredited. Applicants should be aware that this training experience has not undergone a formal external quality review process.

Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training

This training experience is a planned and programmed sequence of training that aims to ensure preparation for advanced practice rather than one that is focused on providing supervised hours for licensure. Yes

This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities. Yes

This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration oof the experience. Yes

This training experience is administered by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist who directs and organizes the training experience and its resources, is responsible for the selection of postdocs, and monitors and evaluates the goals and activities of the experience. Yes

This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.   Yes

This training experience includes regularly scheduled structured educational activities that help postdocs its defined goals. These activities may include didactics, seminars, case conferences, and/or research activities. Yes

This training experience has written Due Process and Grievance procedures. Yes

This training experience has the stable and necessary financial (e.g., stipend) and physical resources (e.g., computers, physical space) needed for effective training. Yes

West Virginia University School of Medicine: Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Residency- Bariatrics

The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at West Virginia University School of Medicine offers and one or two-year fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology, with an emphasis in Bariatrics.

Why Choose This Fellowship:

-Diverse training across the bariatrics continuum. Gain hands-on experience a at leading academic institution across all aspects of bariatric care (i.e., behavioral weight loss, medical weight loss, pre and post- surgery, laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical procedures).

-Broad range of specialized rotations: customize your experience in areas such as Transplant Evaluation, Behavioral Sleep Medicine/ CBT-I, Primary Care/ Integrated Behavioral Health and more. We offer flexibility to tailor your training plan to fit your career goals.

-Opportunity for publication and cutting-edge research: Work alongside a productive research team at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, with possible opportunities to participate in pioneering clinical trials. Get involved in meaningful research, with support to publish your findings (note: research involvement is not required).

-Up to one full day protected time for education and research: one half day is allocated for education/ didactics. An additional half day may be allocated for research, if selected.

-Flexible work options: Options for remote work or work-from home arrangements are available.

-Earn a competitive salary and benefits of $52,940, with $750 for educational expenses as well as EPPP study materials paid for by the Department.

Program Overview

This postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology – Bariatrics is crafted to equip you with specialized expertise in health psychology with a concentration in obesity and bariatric surgery. This fellowship is designed to provide the depth and breadth of training needed for a successful career in Clinical Health Psychology, with a distinctive focus on obesity and bariatrics.

As a fellow, you’ll become proficient in obesity treatments, encompassing nutritional, behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical options. Key areas of involvement include:

-Behavioral Weight Loss: Conduct assessments and provide interventions for health promotion and behavior change in collaboration with wellness programs like Finding Wellness.

-Medical Weight Management Clinic: Join the multidisciplinary team to offer consultative support, help patients achieve weight loss goals, and address disordered eating.

-Bariatric Surgery Program: The core rotation includes participation in WVU’s comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Program. Gain in-depth training in pre-surgical psychological evaluations and provide ongoing support for patients before and after surgery, including group and individual therapy.

Additional rotations to enhance your knowledge include:

-Experiences with Medical Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery: Observe multidisciplinary clinics, pre- and post-operative care, surgical procedures, and nutrition education.

- Rotations within Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry: Additional areas include Transplant Psychology (kidney, heart, and living donor evaluations), Pain Management (assessment and treatment within an integrated pain center), and Pre-treatment Evaluation for other medical procedures.

https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/bmed/fellowships/bariatrics-postdoctoral-fellowship/

Additional Information

Agency Type: Medical School/Health Science Center
APPIC Membership: No
APA Accredited: No
Recognized Specialty: Clinical Health Psychology
Emphasis or focus area: Health Psychology
Other Emphasis: Bariatric Surgery
Research Time: Less than 25%
Training Director: Stephanie Cox, PhD, ABPP
Contact Email: scox@hsc.wvu.edu
Contact Phone: 304-293-5862
Virtual Interviews: Virtual Only
Duration in Months: 12
Hours Per Week: 45
# of Licensed Supervisors: 8
Number of Positions: 1
Applications recieved last year: 3
Accepts Int'l Students
Stipend: $52,940
Will follow APPIC Selection Standards: Yes
Estimated offer date: Monday, February 9 2026
Created Date: Friday, January 19 2018
Fringe Benefits: Work from home options available. Study materials for EPPP are provided and fees are paid by the department. The Resident receives a minimum of $750 a year for conference expenses. Vacation, sick leave, and professional leave are standard. Health insurance is available for family or single at a reasonable rate.
Research opportunities: The resident is encouraged to become involved in ongoing research or generate new research projects, if desired. Research is not required. If a research minor is selected, one ½ day per week is allocated for protected research time.
Application Instructions: To apply, submit a CV, Cover Letter, and 2 letters of recommendation via APPA CAS by 12/15/25. https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login No other materials are required. Our program follows APPIC Selection Standards and Common Hold Date. For any questions, contact Scox@hsc.wvu.edu.

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