Using digital platforms to address inequities in neuropsychology training and education: lessons learned from KnowNeuropsychology

Traditional neuropsychology training models in the United States and other Westernized countries rely on structured graduate programs, clinical experiences, and postdoctoral fellowships. However, access to neuropsychology education is often inequitable, hindered by limited coursework availability, geographic barriers to learning and practice opportunities, and systemic disparities affecting underrepresented groups. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed these gaps, disrupting in-person clinical training and educational opportunities. KnowNeuropsychology was established in response to these challenges in 2020, with the goal of providing freely accessible virtual neuropsychology lectures to an international audience. Although KnowNeuropsychology was initially launched as a 12-week webinar series to address training disruptions caused by the pandemic, it has evolved into a nonprofit organization offering over 100 high-quality didactics on diverse clinical and research topics in neuropsychology, including clinical disorders, cultural diversity (among other aspects), neuroanatomy, and professional development. KnowNeuropsychology prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion by amplifying voices from underrepresented groups, students, and early career professionals and ensuring accessible, culturally relevant content. The platform has achieved a global reach by leveraging virtual tools and addressing training gaps in low- and middle-income countries and underserved regions. Lessons learned from KnowNeuropsychology underscore the potential of digital tools to expand access to neuropsychology education and inform systemic changes, aligning with updated training guidelines to increase equity and inclusion in the field.