Top 3 Things to Consider for Your CFY

If you are searching for the right fit for your CFY program, you may be weighing some essential priorities. It is vital to choose the right practice that will guide you toward long-term success in your SLP career. This Clinical Fellowship Year will set the stage for how you bring in clients and foster learning in your students and patients. 

It’s challenging to go from being the big man on campus to the newest team member in a career. There will be times you don’t know what you’re doing, and you’ll feel confused. It happens. But when you choose a team that is standing behind you, ready to support and help you thrive, and then those lost feelings will occur less and less.

3 Things to Consider Before Choosing a CFY Program As you work to complete the final steps of your Speech-Language Pathology education, choosing your Clinical Fellowship Year isn’t something to be rushed. Research each practice to find the best fit for your personality and needs. Some things to consider are: 

• Paid Training Modules to Set You Up for Success: Before your Clinical Fellowship Year even starts, CBS Therapy provides paid training sessions to get you comfortable with the practice. You will learn procedures and everyday expectations. Your role will be outlined in detail so that you can hit the ground running.
• The Practice Meets All of ASHA’s Requirements: ASHA defines the CFY as starting after the academics are complete and before you begin to practice SLP. The program aims to help fellows gain and refine clinical skills, participating in evaluations and ongoing learning. CBS Therapy is careful to adhere to all of ASHA’s requirements so that no page is left unturned.
• The Mentors Are Available and Happy to Teach: It is vital to enter a CFY Program that offers mentors who are thrilled to be there, shaping young fellows to be the next generation of SLPs. Our mentors at CBS Therapy are available around the clock to answer questions. They want to watch you flourish and grow throughout the program. Your success is their success.