General internship questions

Question 1

Why select me as an intern?

Answer 1

• Good fit in terms of theoretical orientation
• Good fit for training/career goals
• Clinical experience thus far provides solid foundation so I can “hit the ground running,” but has several novel learning experiences that will challenge me and help me to grow as a clinician and researcher.
• My cultural/diverse background offers iunique perspective
• High valuing of multidisciplinary collaboration
• I am really excited about your program

Question 2

What do I want to get out of this internship?

Answer 2

Clinical

• EBT/assessment with severe/complex/acute cases
• Increase differential dx, case formulation skills
• Exposure to new clinical experiences
• Multidisiciplinary context
• Continue seeing cultural/diverse clients

Research/Career

• Gain experience in AMC
• Exposure to conducting research in this environment
• Exposure to a career in AMC

Question 3

What to work on while on internship?

Answer 3

• EBTs
• Movement/speed/flow (rapid assessment of what is needed and execute)
• Case formulation (and re-formulation)
• Expanding repertoire in assessment, EBTs
• Cultural competence
• Observing limits with clients
• Paying attention to burnout
• Awareness of my own processes and in their influence on clinical/research work
• Flexibility in the face of interpersonally challenging clients
• Developing my own ethical model
• Formulating research hypotheses from clinical experiences (vice versa)