No medical experience
Hey everyone! I’m looking for some advice about my clinical placements and future career.
Almost all of my experience has been with pediatrics. I was hoping to get a medical placement (SNF or hospital) during internship or externship, but I’m currently at a private practice and next semester I’ll be in a school.
Looking back, I probably should’ve advocated more for a medical placement. My coordinator originally told me I’d be at a PPEC, which I was excited about because it would’ve given me exposure to dysphagia and more medically based therapy, even though it was still pediatrics.
I think I want to work in schools or private practice, but I’m worried that not getting any adult medical experience has limited my future options. Has anyone else only had pediatric placements and later transitioned into working with adults in a medical setting? Do hospitals or SNFs typically hire CFs without a medical externship, or is it much harder to break into?
I’d really appreciate any advice or reassurance. Am I overthinking this, or is this a valid concern?