How fast can I get done ba to phd

[disabledNeurops]

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I 28 years old disabled women. I want to be a neropo. In college 8 years.
See my post in non-trandail forum. If I work two times as hard as
the last 8 years. How fast can I get to potdoc?

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

For the most part there isn't any way to cut corners, I'd say even the most aggressive person will have to put in at least 4 years of school (with only a small minority getting their diss done in that time), a 1 year internship, and then your post-doc year(s). The time spent in training should be about learning as much as you can, and not at the speed in which you complete the work. I'm on year 5 and I still feel like I could learn so much more.

 

[PsyDr]

i am sorry things are so difficult.


for an average student, it will take 4 years college, and 5-7 years to complete a phd assuming no interruptions in schooling. so around a decade.

for neuro, add in another 2 years per hcg requirements.

there is no way to finish faster. one year of coursework which is required before practica, 2 years min of practica, almost 100 hours of coursework, a year of internship, dissertation.... i just don't see it happening any faster than 5 years. after undergrad.

i would assume that with other interferences the time to completion would be significantly longer.

 

[Jon4PsyD]

I'm glad that despire 8 years of college you're still determined enough to pursue a Ph.D. - that's amazing

Unfortunately it will take you a good 5-7 years. The Psy.D. can be a year or so shorter, not a huge difference though. Good Luck!

Jon

 

[PsyDGrrrl]

Unfortunately it will take you a good 5-7 years.

At least! If you're going for neuropsych, also keep in mind that neuropsych internships are very competitive, as are postdocs which are 2-year commitments. Neuropsych is difficult for people who can work "fast;" for someone with challenges, it may be much, much more difficult.

 

[futureapppsy2]

There are a few BA-Entry, 4 year programs (PsyD), such as Midwestern U, Denver, and Indianapolis.

 

[CheetahGirl]

I 28 years old disabled women. I want to be a neropo. In college 8 years.
See my post in non-trandail forum. If I work two times as hard as
the last 8 years. How fast can I get to potdoc?

Hey,

I admire your intentions of working two times harder than in the past, which is actually a requirement to finish in 5 to 7 years because the training in and of itself is intense. The intensity partly comes from doing coursework in addition to the clinical training, not to mention research, and other meaningful stuff (like going to conferences, meetings, etc....oh, yeah, and having a life outside of school). I have found myself working harder now than I have ever worked in my life , but I entered the starting gates with a couple of kids.

You didn't ask about this, but: As we all do, you would bring a unique perspective to your clinical training. Contact schools now, and start networking to get a sense of which programs would be accommodating. Also, ask programs if they have any current students that would be willing to speak with you (this will give you a sense of programs, too). If you feel that you can physically and mentally do this, whether it takes 5 to 7 years or longer...keep the drive going. That drive gets you through the tough times when it's ridiculously hard, competitive, etc., etc. I don't know the extent of your disability, but if you could put in several hours (a week, a month) into volunteering for a neuropsych unit (even administratively), you would get a more realistic sense of what you can do and how much you can offer, in addition to schoolwork. It would also bolster future applications b/c you're offering valuable time to your neuropsych endeavors for free and you'd make contacts that you could later ask for references.

Weigh all your options and keep all the possibilities open. Sometimes it's not the estimated time of arrival, but the enjoyment and richness of the journey.

Good luck!

 

[PsyDGrrrl]

There are a few BA-Entry, 4 year programs (PsyD), such as Midwestern U, Denver, and Indianapolis.

4 years in theory, as almost all of them are, but in reality are usually at least 5, sometimes more.

 

[knowing]

This is silly, but a prof told me this saying once during a conversation similiar to the thread.

"Slow and steady is best, sprinting you will fail the test."

However, I remember it often and it has proved true for me.

Take the appropriate amount of time and make A's. It will pay off at the end.

 

[disabledNeurops]

I read somewhere where if the rults of whatevery you are working on
are not in, then you need to wait.

 

[disabledNeurops]

I want to go to work as a support person as Hopstial. I am
not in school right now. I want to give back to my commtiy, becouse
I was sick a few year back. What can I do?

ps I post this under topic by mistate.

 

[disabledNeurops]

I don't want to get into my health issue, but due to that issues to be safe its will take me 7 years.