1. What was your experience like in practicum this summer? What did you enjoy most?
Seeing the various age range of patients and different diagnosis’s. I enjoyed learning more about various diagnosis such as bipolar, agoraphobia, etc.
2. Discuss some patient populations you were challenged by in practicum. What kind of challenges did you experience? How will you develop your skills with these populations?
Elderly, they have other co-morbidites which require you to monitor carefully when prescribing medications or some medications can’t be prescribed because they are older. Learn more about the medications approved for elderly patients.
3. Discuss your progression in practicum. What competencies did you develop? What skills did you not have a chance to practice?
I feel comfortable with diagnostic interviewing. I learned how to make sure you are screening for mania when ruling out depression
4. What emotions are you experiencing during the mid-term? Was there anything that surprised so far?
