MAGGIE H.C. SUTHERLAND, OTD, MHA, OTR/L
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Reflection: April 2016

3/31/2016

 
I have used this portfolio quite a bit. I include the link in my e-mail signature and included it on student business cards I had created. I also direct individuals, such as fieldwork supervisors, to it during the initial, e-introduction phase. In updating my portfolio, I have realized that there is a lot of great information that we can include here that would not necessarily be appropriate to share on a resume, but that nonetheless is an excellent representation of who we may be as practitioners and employees. 

I will continue to use this portfolio as a student and - soon - as as new practitioner. I will continue to add experiences, interests, and one day will use it to highlight continuing education. I think it will also be a great place to share my capstone work and use it as a way to connect with other students and practitioners who may be interested in primary care.

Reflection #2

3/11/2015

 
What did I learn from the process of updating this ePortfolio?
  • At the beginning of the first semester, I felt like I would never fill up my eportfolio! Now, there is so much I was able to add and I know there are more things in the works.  I think it is great to have a place to keep all my achievements and activities, but also my personality and interests. For future fieldwork supervisors, employers, and maybe even patients, it will be great to share who I am and what I have accomplished.
How have I used my ePortfolio thus far? How might I use my ePortfolio in the future?
  • I haven't really used this a ton, yet. However, I plan on sending it to future fieldwork supervisors and employers.  I think it could also be helpful to have on a business card, resume, or presentations I might give. As much as it makes me cringe, I believe networking is a crucial part of advocating for yourself as a professional, but also for your profession.  Online networking is important as well and the ePortfolio is a simple way to put myself out there.
What experience or artifacts am I still missing that I’d like to be able to add to my ePortfolio?
  • I will be participating in the MHA program, the Diabetes clinic, and hopefully many more opportunities through Pacific. 
What are my current thoughts regarding my future doctoral internship and capstone project?  (Very preliminary with no commitment at this point as you’ll have most of next year for exploration before fine tuning your thoughts)
  • I am very interested in doing something related to Primary Care or Coordinated Care.  I am not sure exactly what or how I'll do it, but I have been talking to faculty and doing some [minor] research.  As a part of the MHA program I'll do and internship and/or a research project and I am hoping to set up the projects for both degrees to build on one another.

Reflection

10/9/2014

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What did I learn from the process of creating this ePortfolio?
  • I learned that I still have a lot to do! May of the sections are blank or at least lackluster.  It is good to be aware of this now so that I can continue to add to my ePortfolio as I move through school and into my career. 
  • I really liked this project. While I had to get out of Google sites, I am really glad this is a project! 
How will I use my ePortfolio in the future?
  • I will definitely use this moving forward. After grading, I will likely hide all of the blank - or boring - pages and keep the site public.  However, I probably won't really start sharing it until I start fieldworks, internships, and then then job hunt. As I add to it, and it becomes more comprehensive, I feel it will be a great tool.
What experience or artifacts am I missing that I’d like to be able to add to my ePortfolio?
  • I don't really have any awards, service, or projects to share.  I may take my full resume off and break down some relevant pieces (prior projects, skills, etc) so that it is easier to navigate.  A resume is a pretty big document and it is not as likely that someone would read through a full resume on my website.  It may be easier to highlight specific bits on information an make my resume available by request or as a download.


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