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The Robbins Center, where the clinical buddy program is housed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in a career as a speech pathologist in the US, you know you need a graduate degree to practice. With so many speech pathology programs across the country, it can be hard to find the right school for you. At Emerson, we have a clinical buddy program that allows undergraduate students to observe graduate students\u2019 sessions with clients. This buddy program is a unique chance for both graduate and undergraduate students to grow their clinical skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll hear from Monica, an undergraduate Communication Disorders student, and me, Olivia Wachtel, a graduate student writer for this blog and second-year student in Emerson\u2019s Communication Disorders MS program. We\u2019ll share our experiences in the buddy program and what we learned through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Monica and Olivia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Monica
Monica Apreutesei, a participant in the clinical buddy program<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Monica:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Originally from Seattle, Monica Apreutesei is currently a senior undergraduate student at Emerson. Monica is double majoring in Communication Disorders<\/strong><\/a> (BS) and Musical Theatre<\/a> <\/strong>(BFA). She will graduate in spring 2025 and is beginning to apply for graduate schools for speech pathology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Wachtel is a second-year graduate student in Emerson\u2019s Communication Disorders MS<\/a> <\/strong>program. She graduates in late August 2024, after which she will be a full-time speech pathologist at a specialized school in Chelsea, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can join the clinical buddy program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emerson\u2019s clinical buddy program pairs a second-year graduate Communication Disorders student clinician with a senior undergraduate Communication Disorders student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To participate in the program, the graduate student must have a clinical placement in the Robbins Center.<\/strong><\/a> The Robbins Center is Emerson\u2019s on-campus community clinic. Here, graduate students provide services to community members with communication concerns. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Second-year graduate students have external clinical placements, but they can request additional clients in the Robbins Center. If a second-year graduate student chooses to have clients in the Robbins Center, their supervisor my nominate them to participate in the buddy program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For undergraduate students to participate in the buddy program, they must have senior standing and write a letter of interest. From there, the department reviews applications and pairs selected undergraduate students with graduate students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the program look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the undergraduate and graduate students are paired, the undergraduate student observes the graduate student\u2019s weekly sessions. Week to week, the graduate student shares their treatment plans with the undergraduate student and makes themselves available to answer any and all questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The graduate student\u2019s clinical supervisor may challenge the undergraduate student to practice taking data, writing a treatment plan, or participating in a session. Olivia\u2019s clinical supervisor, Jocelyne Leger<\/a><\/strong>, worked diligently to make the buddy program feel productive for both Olivia and Monica.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you hear about the program?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Monica: <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Monica first heard about the program through a department email her junior year. Curious about the program, Monica asked a senior in one of her classes about their experience. The classmate strongly recommended the program, so Monica thought she would apply. \u201cThe program is reserved for senior undergraduates. I was technically still a junior, but I had senior standing, so I wrote a persuasive letter of interest and they let me join,\u201d Monica explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Olivia:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Olivia also first heard about the clinical buddy program via email. \u201cIn the spring of 2024, our Director of Clinical Programs, Lynn Conners<\/a>,<\/strong> emailed me that I had been nominated as a graduate buddy for this program,\u201d they explain. That semester, Olivia was scheduled to work with a client in the <\/a>Gender Affirming Voice and Communication (GAVC) program.<\/a> I<\/strong>n this program, graduate student clinicians work with clients to find a voice that feels authentic to them and their gender identity. Because Monica expressed interest in voice and the GAVC program in her application, Lynn paired her with Olivia. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Olivia
Olivia Wachtel, graduate participant in the clinical buddy program<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How would you describe your experience in the clinical buddy program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monica:\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was awesome,\u201d Monica says. \u201cI have a busy schedule, but coming to weekly sessions was the highlight of my week. I would 100% recommend it!\u201d She also recalls feeling appreciated in the program. \u201cThe fact that my opinion mattered to Jocelyne and Olivia was huge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia:\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would also highly recommend the clinical buddy program to graduate students,\u201d she says. \u201cHaving an undergraduate buddy is a great way to build mentorship skills.\u201d Each week, Olivia sent her session plans to Monica and Jocelyne. She also came early to sessions in case Monica had any ideas or questions. \u201cWhenever Monica asked questions, I got practice explaining clinical concepts, and she often made observations that helped me plan better for following sessions,\u201d Olivia explains. \u201cThis was such a great learning experience for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was something that surprised you about the clinical buddy program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Monica:\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t think I\u2019d be able to go into the room with the client,\u201d Monica says. In the first half of the semester, Monica observed sessions with Jocelyne and took notes. Toward the end of the semester, she joined in a few games and activities with Olivia and the client. \u201cIt was a great way to dip my toes in,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia: <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Olivia was pleasantly surprised to get paired with an undergraduate with a background in voice. Coming into the clinical buddy program, they didn\u2019t know that an undergraduate student\u2019s clinical interests factor into the pairing process. Working with someone else who was also passionate about voice and gender-affirming care was a blast for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s next for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monica:\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Currently, Monica is in the process of applying for graduate schools. After graduating in the spring of 2025, she wants to continue studying both communication disorders and the arts. She explains, \u201cRight now I\u2019m looking at schools in New York, LA, and Boston, so I can study film and art.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While she is still early in the process, Monica is considering Emerson for graduate school, noting how important it is that they have a GAVC program. \u201cI grew up with an amazing group of queer folks, and I\u2019ve seen how important gender-affirming care is. As I look at more graduate programs, I\u2019m realizing that Emerson having a gender-affirming program is pretty spectacular.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia:\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Olivia will graduate at the end of August 2024. After this, she will be working full-time in Chelsea, MA, at a specialized school for students with higher support needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information about the clinical buddy program and Emerson\u2019s Communication Disorders MS program, schedule a call<\/a> <\/strong>with the department. To hear the experience of current students in the program, visit our Communication Disorders blog page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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