Erin Foster, a returning guest, joins us to discuss different parts to PhD programs. Topics of the episode include components to a program, coursework in a PhD program, discussing dissertations, what a qualifying exam entails, process of picking a topic, what a mentorship looks like, the importance of committees, and how to foster professional development during your academic career, with our hosts, Dr. Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP and Dr. Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L.