Table 5.
Areas Child/Pediatric Psychology Students Could be Better Prepared for as Endorsed by Doctoral, Internship, and Postdoctoral Directors
| Doctoral | Internship | Postdoctoral | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Scientific writing | 27 (69.2%) | 1 (2.9%) | 3 (18.8%) |
| Time management | 26 (66.7%) | 22 (62.9%) | 14 (87.5%) |
| Research methodology (e.g., data collection, recruitment) | 24 (61.5%) | 1 (2.9%) | 3 (18.8%) |
| Critical thinking | 22 (56.4%) | 16 (45.7%) | 6 (37.5%) |
| Prepared for the intensive coursework and training environment | 22 (56.4%) | 8 (22.9%) | 5 (31.3%) |
| Openness to feedback | 21 (53.8%) | 13 (37.1%) | 11 (68.8%) |
| Research design (e.g., developing research studies) | 20 (51.3%) | 2 (5.7%) | 3 (18.8%) |
| Knowledge of child development | 18 (46.2%) | 23 (65.7%) | 7 (43.8%) |
| Professionalism | 18 (46.2%) | 11 (31.4%) | 8 (50.0%) |
| Considering cultural and individual differences | 18 (46.2%) | 16 (45.7%) | 9 (56.3%) |
| Experience working with children, parents, and families | 17 (43.6%) | 18 (51.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Problem solving | 17 (43.6%) | 10 (28.6%) | 5 (31.3%) |
| Working on interdisciplinary or collaborative teams | 9 (23.1%) | 20 (57.1%) | 13 (81.3%) |
| Understanding of psychological theory | 9 (23.1%) | 11 (31.4%) | 3 (18.8%) |
| Experience working with child-serving systems (e.g., schools) | 9 (23.1%) | 13 (37.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Knowledge of therapeutic interventions | 5 (12.8%) | 21 (60.0%) | 9 (56.3%) |
| Implementation of therapeutic interventions | 4 (10.3%) | 26 (74.3%) | 9 (56.3%) |
| Knowledge of psychological assessment | 3 (7.7%) | 22 (62.9%) | 10 (62.5%) |
| Implementation of psychological assessment | 3 (7.7%) | 24 (68.6%) | 10 (62.5%) |
| Experience working in clinical settings | 9 (23.1%) | n/a | n/a |
| Experience working in medical settings | 5 (12.8%) | n/a | n/a |
| Case conceptualization | n/a | 20 (57.1%) | 10 (62.5%) |
| Developing treatment plans | n/a | 13 (37.1%) | 7 (43.8%) |
| Knowledge of ethical and legal standards | n/a | 8 (22.9%) | 7 (43.8%) |
| Role in the supervisory relationship as a supervisee | n/a | 8 (22.9%) | 3 (18.8%) |
| Knowledge of supervision models | n/a | 5 (14.3%) | 3 (18.8%) |
| Skill and knowledge for delivery of supervision as a supervisor | n/a | 5 (14.3%) | 7 (43.8%) |
Note: n/a = response option was not provided for level of training