Date: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
About the Presentation:This presentation will describe the early-stage development of a neuropsychological rehabilitation program within an Academic Medical Center, using a recently accepted pilot at UCLA as a case example. The talk will focus on translating a recognized clinical gap into a structured, feasible program by outlining key steps in the development process, including identifying clinical need, engaging stakeholders, drafting a concept brief, and refining the model through iterative feedback from leaders in the field. Further, the presentation will review practical considerations in building a sustainable program within a healthcare system, including financial modeling, operational design, and strategies for pitching to institutional leadership. The discussion will conclude with lessons learned, early implementation insights, and next steps following pilot approval and expansion from a three-month to a six-month feasibility phase.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will identify key steps in translating a clinical gap into a structured neuropsychological rehabilitation program within an academic Medical Center, including stakeholder engagement and concept development.
Attendees will describe core components of program design, including development of a concept brief, operational workflow, and financial modeling to support feasibility and sustainability.
Attendees will explain strategies for effectively communicating and pitching a new clinical program to leadership and stakeholders, including aligning clinical value with institutional priorities.
Attendees will be able to apply lessons learned from early implementation of a neuropsychological rehabilitation pilot to inform program development, scaling decisions, and future directions in clinical care and research.
About the Presenter:
Lucy Wall, PsyDLucy Wall, PsyD, is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Her clinical and research work focuses on neuropsychological functioning in neurologic and medically complex populations, including neuro-oncology, neurogenetic conditions such as neurofibromatosis type 1, and neurodegenerative disorders. She is actively involved in neuropsychology training and program development efforts in cognitive rehabilitation at UCLA, with a focus on improving patient functional outcomes.
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