Problem Solving and
Information Exchange-Clinic
Directors 201
Danielle R. Varnedoe, University of South Carolina
Gail Whitelaw, The Ohio State University
Objectives
Use the tools to develop an evaluation
document for clinical educators
Delineate the pros and cons of specialty clinics
Evaluate the need for year round services
Students use of social media
Issues Related to the Evaluation of
Clinical Educators
 Differences in clinical educators styles of “supervision”
 Workload to caseload considerations
 University or school requirements for “promotion” (e.g. service)
 Reliability of student feedback and scores
 Training in clinical education
Issues Related to the Evaluation of
Clinical Educators
The Pros and Cons of Specialty Clinics
 Pros
 Specialized training for graduate students
 Community/State resource
 Peer support for patients
 Cons
 Training deep in one or two areas (the other Big 9?)
 Employment opportunities in specialized area
The Pros and Cons of Specialty Clinics
Provision of Services During University
Breaks
 Pros
 Additional opportunities for student training
 Better patient care
 Increased income for clinic/center
 Cons
 Contribute to faculty stress and burn-out (May = vacation time)
 Disruptive to scheduling practicum for the following semester
 Missed opportunity to collect data on change without treatment
(speech)
Provision of Services During University
Breaks
Student Use of Social Media
 Pros
 Keeps students connected to one another, especially if enrolled in a distance
learning program
 Cons
 Venting on-line about courses and faculty
 Posting erroneous information
Student Use of Social Media
Mental Health Issues
 Anxiety and stress
 Suspected eating disorder
 Suicidal thoughts
 Other (?)
Mental Health Issues