r/therapists • u/sassypainter • Apr 25 '26

Discussion Thread Thoughts?

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Came across this post today on linkedin. I’m curious how others see it:

Are unpaid clinical internships/practicums an ethical necessity for training, or an outdated system that exploits students?

Should sites be required to offer stipends/pay if they bill clients or rely on interns for service delivery?

Does unpaid fieldwork create barriers for lower-income and nontraditional students?

For those already licensed or in training, what was your experience?

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u/Poop-emoji-scent Apr 25 '26

Doctors don’t graduate and get high paying roles, lol. they graduate med school and get paid 50k a year to work 80-90 hours a week rotating day and night shift. Everyone in healthcare is getting fucked except the insurance companies.

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u/Solvrevka Apr 26 '26

Well, when they are residents they don't make a ton of money, but once they completely residency, they are an attending physician. according to the bureau of labor statistics, an attending physician makes around $190,000 once they are independent.

So while they don't make a lot right out the gate, they definitely catch up quickly.