Well, I've not really had a choice in the matter regarding someone sitting in on a session. I walk in and there they sit. I suppose I am asked but by that time the door is closed and I feel stuck.

They have not been difficult experiences though. In fact, they have been rather beneficial.

Periodically my pdoc will turn to the student and ask their opinion or advise them on the interpretation of what I have said, etc. Thus it has been a learning experience for me too.

The worst situation I encountered was on one of the occasions I had ECT administered. They brought in a large group of students to ask me questions or be asked questions themselves of their teaching psychiatrist. Imagine my thinking when the teacher says, "Now do I have any volunteers to administer it?" (!!!!!) Thank goodness one immediately jumped to the front. It meant he was at least confident and not scared. If all had stayed quiet and the teacher had had to pick one would have been far more terrifying.