They are residents for a reason and need further experience prior to billing freely. This could send mixed messages to our clients. This will defer new residents from working with the underserved and more will go to private practice for increased pay. There is no substitute for experience and knowledge. We need to stop rushing the process and focus on growth of residents. If they will bill independently they should have an independent license which is in no way related to their clinical supervisor. The risk to this is too high. I believe clients will not understand the difference in services which can be highly misleading.