Expectations and Realities of the Clinical Fellowship Year in the Acute Medical Setting – Recorded Event

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Date: Recordings will be available September 1 – 30, 2023

Speaker: Rebecca Mathews, MS, CCC-SLP and Lindsey Watkins, MA, CCC-SLP

Speaker Bio(s):
Rebecca Mathews, MS, CCC-SLP, is currently practicing as a speech-language pathologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, a large metropolitan level one trauma hospital in Phoenix. She specializes in dysphagia and cognitive-communicative disorders in adult neurogenic and medically complex patient populations. She frequently practices in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit and works with the lung transplant population. She holds positions on hospital committees focused on acquired brain injury and providing continuing education to professionals. She is passionate about clinical supervision and mentorship and has been supervising students and participating in employee training for 7 years. She has been practicing in adult medical care for over ten years. Rebecca obtained her master’s in communication disorders from Arizona State University. When not working, Rebecca enjoys having adventures and spending quality time with her husband and three children.

Lindsey Watkins MA, CCC-SLP, is an acute care speech-language pathologist, specializing in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia/cognitive-communication disorders with medically complex patients. Lindsey graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 and completed her clinical fellowship year at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center where she currently continues her practice. She has gained competencies in ICU, MBSS, FEES, and PMV during her career. She has a passion for advancing the field of speech-language pathology and fostering learning environments for growth and learning in the acute medical setting, as opportunities are limited despite the increasing demand for SLPs’ expertise. As she gains experience she hopes to eventually supervise both students and CFYs alike. When not treating patients, Lindsey enjoys hiking with her pup, relaxing by the pool, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Information Level: Intermediate

Abstract:
Clinical Fellowship supervision can be a daunting task in a medical setting; equally, pursuing an acute medical setting as a CF presents many challenges. This presentation will cover how a fellowship year can be successful and enriching for an acute speech therapy department. With the implementation of strategies, flexibility in approaches, and an openness to reflect and modify expectations, the clinical instructor and CF can work together for a successful training year and professional growth for both sides.

Learner Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe approaches to prepare for a clinical fellowship year and supervision in the acute care medical setting.
  2. List potential challenges in clinical fellowship supervision and completing the clinical fellowship year.
  3. Identify tools and methods to promote a successful clinical fellowship year.

Time Ordered Agenda:

  • Introduction (title, learning objectives and disclosures): 5 minutes
  • Preparation (applying and interviewing): 10 minutes
  • The Training Process and Approaches: 10 minutes
  • Tackling Challenges: 15 minutes
  • Resources: 5 minutes
  • Discussion/Q&A: 15 minutes

Pricing:
ArSHA Member: $25
Non Member $50
Students $10

Registration for Recorded Webinar:
Member Link: https://www.arsha.org/membership-form/#/
Non-Member Link: https://www.arsha.org/membership-form/#/event-registration/webinar-1068

Disclosure Statements:

Financial Disclosure: Rebecca Matthews will be receiving an honorarium from ArSHA for this presentation. She is employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and will be referencing case studies from her place of employment.
Non Financial Disclosure: Rebecca Matthews has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Financial Disclosure: Lindsey Watkins will be receiving an honorarium from ArSHA for this presentation. She is employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and will be referencing case studies from her place of employment.
Non Financial Disclosure: Lindsey Watkins has no non-financial relationships to disclose.