New Professional Pathway Program
Graduating national SAA members are eligible for the Academy's New Professional Pathway Program!
After graduating with your first doctoral degree in audiology, the Academy will automatically transition your national SAA membership to new professional membership in the Academy when renewals are run for 2025.
To take advantage of this member benefit, national SAA members should verify their graduation year by logging on to their member dashboard and selecting Update My Profile. While there, members can also update their email address from a school or university email to a more permanent email address to maintain timely communications.
"SAA empowers students to become leaders and actively contribute to the future of audiology."
Lindee Alvarez
SAA President 2024-2025
Get Involved
Advocate on behalf of the profession, educate your peers, and participate in national campaigns to get the word out about hearing health.
Volunteer
The SAA has many volunteer opportunities from committee positions to a state ambassador program. Find your fit here.
Advocate
Ensure your voice is heard and join your peers, and the Academy, on Capitol Hill.
Participate
Get involved in national campaigns to educate the public about hearing and balance care.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE | Amplify Your Value #AudiologyToday
"We are living in times of rapid and sometimes unsettling change. In times like these, I find comfort in knowing that the Academy was founded on guiding principles that are as true today as they were when the Academy began." #AudiologyToday
Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/articles/executive-directors-message-amplify-your-value/
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE | Amplify Your Value #AudiologyToday
"We are living in times of rapid and sometimes unsettling change. In times like these, I find comfort in knowing that the Academy was founded on guiding principles that are as true today as they were when the Academy began." #AudiologyToday
Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/articles/executive-directors-message-amplify-your-value/
Take a break from your regular study tactics and join the national SAA Education Committee for a fun hour-long event aimed at preparing you for your audiology national exam!
Registration is FREE for audiology students. Click the link in our bio for more information and to register.
[This event is a reschedule from April 30.]
#SAAEducation #StudyTips #NationalExamPrep #AudiologyStudents #FutureAudiologists
Take a break from your regular study tactics and join the national SAA Education Committee for a fun hour-long event aimed at preparing you for your audiology national exam!
Registration is FREE for audiology students. Click the link in our bio for more information and to register.
[This event is a reschedule from April 30.]
#SAAEducation #StudyTips #NationalExamPrep #AudiologyStudents #FutureAudiologists
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Protecting Your Mental Health
"May is both Better Hearing Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about protecting our mental health and reducing burnout in our audiology community." #AudiologyToday
Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/articles/presidents-message-protecting-your-mental-health/
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Protecting Your Mental Health
"May is both Better Hearing Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about protecting our mental health and reducing burnout in our audiology community." #AudiologyToday
Audiology Today articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/articles/presidents-message-protecting-your-mental-health/
There`s still time to promote Better Hearing Month! Utilize our resources, media graphics, news articles, press releases, and more to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders as well as the role of the audiologist in screening, treatment, and care. #BetterHearingMonth
There`s still time to promote Better Hearing Month! Utilize our resources, media graphics, news articles, press releases, and more to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders as well as the role of the audiologist in screening, treatment, and care. #BetterHearingMonth
Save the date! Academy Research Conference (ARC) 2025 will be held October 17. ARC 2025 will provide current research and insights into tinnitus as well as the multifactorial considerations needed for diagnosis and management.
Save the date! Academy Research Conference (ARC) 2025 will be held October 17. ARC 2025 will provide current research and insights into tinnitus as well as the multifactorial considerations needed for diagnosis and management.
Register now for the next AudiologyOnline webinar, Simplifying Advanced Vestibular Cases. The course reviews vestibular disorders, diagnostics, and treatment through a case study approach. This live event will take place June 4 at 12:00 pm ET. Earn 0.1 CEUs.
Register now: https://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/simplifying-advanced-vestibular-cases-in-40549
Register now for the next AudiologyOnline webinar, Simplifying Advanced Vestibular Cases. The course reviews vestibular disorders, diagnostics, and treatment through a case study approach. This live event will take place June 4 at 12:00 pm ET. Earn 0.1 CEUs.
Register now: https://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/simplifying-advanced-vestibular-cases-in-40549
The May/June digital issue of Audiology Today is now available! Check out our featured article, Connectivity for Children with Hearing Loss:
"When technological connectivity between hearing aids, hearing assistance technology, and other audio sources is achieved, it promotes, builds, and maintains human connections and equal access for these children in the educational setting and beyond." #AudiologyToday
Articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/audiology-today-issue/may-june-2025/
The May/June digital issue of Audiology Today is now available! Check out our featured article, Connectivity for Children with Hearing Loss:
"When technological connectivity between hearing aids, hearing assistance technology, and other audio sources is achieved, it promotes, builds, and maintains human connections and equal access for these children in the educational setting and beyond." #AudiologyToday
Articles are available to national SAA members. Not a member? Join today: https://www.audiology.org/news-and-publications/audiology-today/audiology-today-issue/may-june-2025/
There`s still time to register for our May Virtual Education Series! Join us tonight for an exciting and informative evening where we will explore the up and coming topic of animal audiology and FETCHLAB. Peter Scheifele, MDR, PhD, LCDR USN will lead the session along with co-presenter Michael Berick.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and register. Registration is FREE for audiology students!
#AnimalAudiology #VirtualEducation #AudiologyStudents #FETCHLAB #AnimalScience #WebinarSeries
There`s still time to register for our May Virtual Education Series! Join us tonight for an exciting and informative evening where we will explore the up and coming topic of animal audiology and FETCHLAB. Peter Scheifele, MDR, PhD, LCDR USN will lead the session along with co-presenter Michael Berick.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and register. Registration is FREE for audiology students!
#AnimalAudiology #VirtualEducation #AudiologyStudents #FETCHLAB #AnimalScience #WebinarSeries
What can Academy membership do for your career? Hear how membership helps Erin Picou, AuD, PhD, stay connected with the latest research and legislation in the field. #MembershipMonday
Not a national SAA member? Join today.
What can Academy membership do for your career? Hear how membership helps Erin Picou, AuD, PhD, stay connected with the latest research and legislation in the field. #MembershipMonday
Not a national SAA member? Join today.
Help promote Better Hearing Month! Utilize our resources, media graphics, news articles, press releases, and more to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders as well as the role of the audiologist in screening, treatment, and care.
Help promote Better Hearing Month! Utilize our resources, media graphics, news articles, press releases, and more to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders as well as the role of the audiologist in screening, treatment, and care.
The connection between air pollution and hearing loss has been established for over a decade, with most research focusing on adults. Studies have also shown that maternal exposure to polluted air containing metals can lead to adverse birth outcomes. However, the relationship between air pollution, specifically maternal residential exposure to metals, and hearing loss in their children has not been well explored.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/industrial-air-pollution-and-newborn-hearing-screening-failure/
The connection between air pollution and hearing loss has been established for over a decade, with most research focusing on adults. Studies have also shown that maternal exposure to polluted air containing metals can lead to adverse birth outcomes. However, the relationship between air pollution, specifically maternal residential exposure to metals, and hearing loss in their children has not been well explored.
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/industrial-air-pollution-and-newborn-hearing-screening-failure/
Introducing the Academy`s May Member Spotlight, Jennifer Blanco Thomas, AuD!
How has your career benefited from being a member of the Academy?
"I joined after becoming Board Certified in Pediatric Audiology. I learned so much more by studying for the PASC, and find physicians at my hospital understand and respect the designation."
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/about/leadership/jennifer-blanco-thomas-aud/
Introducing the Academy`s May Member Spotlight, Jennifer Blanco Thomas, AuD!
How has your career benefited from being a member of the Academy?
"I joined after becoming Board Certified in Pediatric Audiology. I learned so much more by studying for the PASC, and find physicians at my hospital understand and respect the designation."
Read more: https://www.audiology.org/about/leadership/jennifer-blanco-thomas-aud/
Student Academy of Audiology Blog
Balancing Vulnerability and Professionalism: Learning from Audiology Students with Hearing Loss
By Nicole Genser For audiology students with hearing loss, the path to becoming a clinician is both uniquely…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
The Student Academy of Audiology is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the audiology profession through diversity and cultural competency.
Undergraduate Students
Thinking about pursuing an audiology program? Find undergraduate resources here to help make your journey easier.
Graduate / Doctoral Students
About to choose between an AuD or PhD degree for your audiology program? Don’t walk this journey alone - find resources here that can help guide you.
Become a Chapter
Instate a chapter at your university—become eligible for chapter funding opportunities.
New Audiologist Resources
Transitioning from student to professional can be challenging—the Student Academy of Audiology is here to help.
Academy Enterprise
The Student Academy of Audiology works with the following groups who work to support the overall Academy in the areas of accreditation, philanthropy, voluntary certification, advocacy, and support and education of audiology students
