How to find SLP supervisor for externship/practicum?

[Radamel]

Hello all, 

I am currently searching for a supervising SLP for my externship/practicum in Texas, but was wondering what methods you all used to find one? I see some methods are improper vs proper? Ex. I was considering reaching out to SLP's in linkedin, posting on facebook groups, using letter of interests? What do you all colleagues recommend? Thank you in advance for the help! 

[meadymalarkey]

Hi @Radamel, hopefully someone here has specific answers for you, but just in case, I recommend posting this to the SLP and/or SLPgradschool reddit forums. There are more people there with wider ranges of experience who may have better insight and suggestions. The majority of people posting here/checking in regularly are prospective grad students. 

I didn't have to secure my own externship connections because my program submits students on our behalf, but I'd imagine a good place to start would be talking to those you observed to see if they would be willing or know people who would be. I'd also talk to professors you're closer to about this. 

[Radamel]

22 hours ago, meadymalarkey said:

Hi @Radamel, hopefully someone here has specific answers for you, but just in case, I recommend posting this to the SLP and/or SLPgradschool reddit forums. There are more people there with wider ranges of experience who may have better insight and suggestions. The majority of people posting here/checking in regularly are prospective grad students. 

I didn't have to secure my own externship connections because my program submits students on our behalf, but I'd imagine a good place to start would be talking to those you observed to see if they would be willing or know people who would be. I'd also talk to professors you're closer to about this. 

hi @meadymalarkey I appreciate your quick response! My program is also affiliated with several clinics/hopsitals, but I am looking into a facility that is currently not affiliated with my program. I will post on reddit forums in hopes of finding answers! Thank you once again!