Epilogue
Pre- and post-test data of the program show a positive effect on students’ motivation, their confidence, and their willingness to work with people who have substance use disorders.
Students not only finished the program with these proactive attitudes, some measured qualities persisted. When remeasured after three year’s time, therapeutic commitment and confidence remained elevated.
“I am forever grateful to IRETA and the Scaife Foundation for giving me this opportunity. I cannot imagine a more productive way to have spent my final free summer.”
— Lyndsey Heise, 2012 Scaife Fellow
“The Scaife Fellowship taught me to approach addiction in many settings, skills that will definitely come into play regardless of what specialty I choose.”
— Pavan Patel, 2014 Scaife Fellow