How many of you have teaching doctors for psychiatrists? Do you ever experience having others like students present during your sessions? Are you ever placed in 'role playing' situations for purposes of learning or testing? How do you feel about this; does is bother you?

Well, I am placed in this situation many times during the year. I don't mind. In fact, I tell you it has given me a huge insight into my illness. For example, say there is a student sitting in on the session. The psychiatrist will do his bit talking to me then stop for a time out and turn to the student and explain what he has done, the insight he may have gleaned, and how to respond to and/or treat me. Since I am myself present, i too have the benefit of listening to the doctor descrribe the intricases of my illness. At times my eyes are really opened.

So I don't mind this at all. But of course, I get paid everytime I find myself in such a situation.