The impact of clinical training changes on self-rated competency and confidence in neuropsychology: A survey of UEA-trained clinical psychologists in East Anglia.

This article evaluates the impact of 2016 curricular changes to the neuropsychology training within the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia (UEA) on self-rated neuropsychological competency and confidence among UEA-trained clinical psychologists practicing in East Anglia. Using a bespoke online survey completed by 76 participants (62 pre-2016 and 14 post-2016 trainees), the study found that post-2016 cohorts reported higher levels of self-perceived competency and confidence in neuropsychology compared to pre-2016 cohorts. Despite these promising findings, limitations such as the small and unequal group sizes, reliance on self-report measures, and potential pre-existing differences between cohorts restrict definitive conclusions. The study highlights specific areas of ongoing weakness across both groups, such as language assessment and neurorehabilitation interventions, suggesting targets for future curriculum development and continuing professional development. Further longitudinal and broader evaluations are recommended to confirm and extend these preliminary results.