This text seeks to assist students in their career exploration, by introducing them early, in the contemplative stage of career planning, to the branch of psychology known as neuropsychology. It differentiates neuropsychology from alternative career paths, and provides contributions from neuropsychologists in various settings.

Lynn A. Schaefer, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, is Director of Neuropsychology at Nassau University Medical Center. She is a fellow of the APA and National Academy of Neuropsychology, and co-Chair of the Scholastic Committee for the New York State Association of Neuropsychology. Her interests include remediation of neurobehavioral disorders, educational outreach, and capacity.

Hilary C. Bertisch, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and co-Chair of the Scholastic Committee of the New York State Association of Neuropsychology. Her interests are in the areas of psychosis and brain injury.

1. What is Neuropsychology and How Do I Know if it's the Career for Me? 2. Deciding Between Related Career Paths. 3. What do Neuropsychologists Do and Where Are They Found? 4. What Kinds of Patients do Neuropsychologists See? 5. How to Become a Neuropsychologist. 6. Potential Difficulties and Challenges with a Career in Neuropsychology. 7. Summary and Future Directions. 8. Glossary.