Non traditional/informal post doc

[KKint]

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I will really appreciate your guidance and tips on how to go about an informal post-doc opportunity. Long story short- I was an extern in a setting (as a grad student), I really enjoyed working there and shared a good relationship with my mentor. I feel like the site has so much to offer and also aligns with personal goals. I am currently an intern, but I don't have plans to apply for a formal postdoc currently. I am just wondering what is the process to accrue hours at an "informal site?" my mentor is very supportive but does not know much about the process either. I will be working in Utah.

 

[WisNeuro]

What do you mean about the process of accruing hours? It's the same as accruing hours at a formal postdoc, you see patients.

 

[summerbabe]

Off the top of my head, Utah doesn't require a formal postdoc for licensure so check the state board website and figure out their requirements for accruing hours towards licensure, how to document supervision of those hours, if a provisional license is needed, etc.

If you plan to stay in Utah forever, no worries. If you will need to move your license in the future, know that you might face barriers in states that have higher licensure requirements so having a formal postdoc never hurts.

And while I'm sure this person is swell, make sure you are also looking out for your financial interests and that your compensation is competitive for your situation and area as it's pretty different being an extern (especially if you were unpaid) versus coming on in a paid role.

 

[ImAFreudNot]

I just completed a postdoc at a site that didn't previously offer a postdoc position. In creating the position, my supervisor and I had to make sure we knew all the state licensure rules to follow, since there weren't any institutional structures in place to ensure we were in compliance. This impacted how often and how long we met for, and meant that we had to record formal supervision contracts, written goals, and quarterly written evaluations. I kept track of how I spent every hour in that position, to ensure that I met those licensure hour requirements in my state - so in my experience, accruing hours was just working. Now that I've completed my 12 month position, all of this documentation is now due to the state board. If I had pursued a position that wasn't a postdoc, none of those procedures would have been in place, and if I then applied for licensure in a state that does require it, I could easily run into roadblocks.

Hopefully my experience adds some clarity. Feel free to PM for me info.