Psychologist Interview | Day in the Life, Vs Psychiatry, How to become a clinical psychologist, etc

Hi Adnan, thanks for providing this informative video. I wanted to provide a more broad overview for those who are considering a career in either clinical psychology or psychiatry. (1) Educational Paths PSYCHIATRY: ▪︎4 years of undergrad - Take MCAT ▪︎4 years of med school - Graduate w/ MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) ▪︎4 years of residency - Gets licensed - Becomes board eligible for board certification CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: ▪︎4 years of undergrad - Take GRE (although this is starting to change); the Psychology GRE is not even required for most programs at all. ▪︎5-7 years of doctoral study - Graduates w/ PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology) or PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) - This also includes a 1 year full-time APA (American Psychological Association) accredited clinical internship, which is mandated. ▪︎1-2 year(s) Postdoctoral Residency/Fellowship - After graduating, often times clinical psychology graduates obtain an additional year or two of experience, to help fine tune/polish their skills. However, this is not mandatory (unless you're pursuing neuropsychology, which requires a 2-year postdoctoral residency/fellowship). - Gets licensed - Becomes board eligible for board certification ▪︎2-year M.S. in Clinical Psychopharmacology (OPTIONAL) - Eligible clinical psychologists seeking to prescribe psychotropic medications MUST have their PhD/PsyD and be a licensed psychologist (scroll down for additional info) _________________________________________ (2) Job Duties/Capabilities: ▪︎PSYCHIATRISTS: - Medical doctors - Mainly prescribes psychotropic medications - Diagnose & treat psychiatric disorders - Focuses more on chemical imbalances in brain - Perform a full range of medical laboratory tests - Can engage in psychotherapy - Consultants ▪︎CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS: - Scientist-Practitioners (i.e., clinicians & researchers) - Can ALSO prescribe psychotropic medications in the Public Health Service, the Indian Health Service, the U.S. military, & U.S. territories (e.g., Guam) since the 90s. Additionally, they can prescribe in 5 states (Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Iowa, & Idaho) - this will increasingly be adopted by more states. - Diagnose & treat psychiatric disorders - Focuses more on mental & behavior processes - Administer psychological testing, assessments, & evaluations - Does clinical intakes/interviews - Performs treatment interventions - Uses a variety of treatment modalities in psychotherapy - Constructs scientific evidence-based research & translational research. - Consultants _________________________________________ (3) Job Settings: BOTH clinical psychologists & psychiatrists can work pretty much in similar areas ⬇️ ▪︎Academic Medical Centers/Hospitals 🏥 ▪︎Community Hospitals ▪︎Clinics ▪︎Private Practice ▪︎Government ▪︎Schools ▪︎Residential Treatment Facilities

Timestamps 01:36 What is clinical psychology? What’s the difference between a clinical psychologist vs a psychiatrist (scope of care, etc)? Also what kind of degree do you need to practice as a psychologist in different roles, etc 04:29 What are the subspecialties of (clinical) psychology? 07:56 What are the most common cases you see? What about other clinical psychologists? 10:03 When should healthcare providers refer out to a clinical psychologist? (or vice versa) 15:04 Should a clinical psychologist be consulted earlier in primary care by physicians? 18:09 What was your path to becoming a clinical psychologist and your subspecialty? Why did you become a psychologist? 27:27 What personality types are best suited for psychology? What types of people are a good fit for being a psychologist? 32:15 What is a typical day in the life as a psychologist? 38:11 How much time do psychologists get to spend with patients? Vs physicians 39:57 How is your lifestyle different from other psychologists? (in different specialties, etc) 41:15 What nonclinical opportunities are available for psychologists? How would you pursue these? 44:30 What is the most challenging thing or things about being a clinical psychologist? 48:04 What is the most rewarding aspect of clinical psychology? 50:47 What are some misconceptions about psychology? 53:13 How do you become a psychologist? Training programs, degrees, etc. Tips and advice to get into a competitive psychology program and subspecialty psychology program, choosing an advisor, etc 59:45 How long does it take to become a psychologist /psych specialist? Timeframe 01:05:30 Tips to match into a competitive internship / post graduate specialty program for psychology grads? 01:10:33 What certifications, board exams, further training is required or recommended for psychologists? 01:13:32 How much money do psychologists make? What affects income (geography, specialties, further training, etc) 01:16:43 How to increase your income as a psychologist? Do you need to move to a coast, get certifications, do private practice, etc? 01:19:45 What is the workflow of a clinical psychology patient encounter- assessment & workup? 01:23:00 What are some of the tools & techniques used by a psychologist? CBT, DBT, etc?

YO, fantastic interview Dr. Adna! I didn't even know y'all had this interview done already 😅. So now that you're finishing up med school, are you ready to jump in and be a psychologist too? LOL. Really good job, my friend and looking forward to part two. Goodness, I'm putting this in a part of my didactic training for the week. Thank you, Dr. Adna

Yay, I'm on time

Greetings Dr. Adnan! You are becoming a masterful interviewer! Do you think you would like to try being a medical correspondent some day, like Dr.Sanjay Gupta? I am seriously considering this, if a tv network would accept it from a PA. I think you would be great!

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It’s too short, make it longerrr xD

a bit too long 😅but interesting🧡

Omg Adnan 🥴 that's a very long interview 🥵🥵🥵