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Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities

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Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities Program (LEND)

An interdisciplinary program dedicated to improving the care of children with neurodevelopmntal disabilities and other special health care needs through specialty leadership training for Graduate and Post Graduate students.

Training We Offer

Training is offered in 13 specialties, including audiology, administration, dentistry, education, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, parents and family issues, physical therapy, pediatrics, psychology, social work and speech pathology.

Duration of Training

Varies by discipline, from 3 to 24 months

Curriculum

  • Health Care administration
  • Case conference
  • Journal club
  • Research conference

Clinical Experiences

  • Community agency rotations
  • Diagnosis/evaluation
  • Family systems practicum
  • High-risk developmental screening
  • Long term continuity care

Special Leadership Training

  • Health administration skills
  • Health care systems function/support
  • Teaching skills
  • Research skills

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate clinical expertise
  • Understand the principles and practice of prevention of developmental disabilities
  • Understand the perspectives of families from many cultural backgrounds
  • Be able to participate skillfully in interdisciplinary teams
  • Understand the system providing services to children with disabilities and their families
  • Be able to evaluate and perform clinical research
  • Demonstrate leadership skills in teaching, strategic planning, and project administration and evaluation

How to Apply

Prospective trainees may contact LEND/SCDD and the appropriate faculty member(s) will interview candidates after application review. Stipends are available. We encourage applicants from minority and culturally diverse backgrounds, as well as applicants with disabilities.

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Interdisciplinary Leadership Training in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Related Disorders (LEND)

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LEND
Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong
Program Director, Stephen B. Sulkes, M.D.

University of Rochester Medical Center
Box 671
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642

Phone: 585-275-7383
Fax: 585-275-3366