I’m a male interested in pursuing a SLP career
Hi there. After some research I noticed this is a primarily female dominated field. I would like feedback from either females or males with schooling or on the job experience, sharing any barriers (if any) a male would have. From my perspective I don’t see any, but I would like raw insight from professionals with experience.
Side note* my background consists of healthcare management specifically in low-income community clinics serving all populations from basic pediatric appointments to elderly patients with chronic conditions. We serve all specialties you can think of as well. I assist physicians and staff with daily operations and solving patient issues (at times social issues).
My goal is to work more closely with patients (or even in schools with children) as a specialized licensed professional, rather than helping many patients daily from a broad overview.
Any feedback helps! Thank you!