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SUMMARY:Winter 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Winter 2026 Town Halls is Advocacy. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Winter Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nJanuary 20\, 2026\nJanuary 22\, 2026\nJanuary 26\, 2026\nJanuary 28\, 2026\n\nSign-Up for January 22 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2026-national-saa-town-hall-2/
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SUMMARY:Winter 2026 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Winter 2026 Town Halls is Advocacy. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Winter Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nJanuary 20\, 2026\nJanuary 22\, 2026\nJanuary 26\, 2026\nJanuary 28\, 2026\n\nSign-up for January 20 \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2026-national-saa-town-hall/
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Fall 2025 Town Halls is Communication and Membership Engagement. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Fall Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nOctober 21\, 2025\nOctober 23\, 2025\nOctober 27\, 2025\nOctober 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/fall-2025-national-saa-town-hall-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Fall 2025 Town Halls is Communication and Membership Engagement. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Fall Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nOctober 21\, 2025\nOctober 23\, 2025\nOctober 27\, 2025\nOctober 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/fall-2025-national-saa-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Fall 2025 Town Halls is Communication and Membership Engagement. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Fall Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nOctober 21\, 2025\nOctober 23\, 2025\nOctober 27\, 2025\nOctober 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/fall-2025-national-saa-town-hall-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Amplify Your Career: ABA Certification and Certificate Programs for Aspiring Audiologists
DESCRIPTION:Session Description\nIn today’s competitive healthcare landscape\, professional distinction matters more than ever. This one-hour webinar introduces audiology students to the American Board of Audiology’s (ABA) Certification and Certificate Programs to elevate clinical expertise and open doors to specialized career paths. \nThis workshop will provide AuD students\, at any point in their educational journey\, a clear understanding of the ABA Certification process\, including eligibility\, benefits\, and specialty credentials in pediatric and vestibular audiology. The virtual session also highlights ABA’s flexible\, assessment-based certificate programs designed to expand knowledge in tinnitus management\, educational audiology\, and clinical precepting. \nThrough real-world testimonials\, interactive Q&A\, and practical guidance\, students will leave with increased knowledge to help take the next step in their professional journey. Whether preparing for graduation or planning long-term career goals\, this webinar will help present the opportunities that set clinicians apart. Visit the ABA website to discover the possibilities. \nThis session is FREE and open to ALL audiology students.  \nRegister \nSpeakers\nErin Adkins\, AuD\, BC-PA\, CH-AP \nErin Adkins\, AuD\, BC-PA\, CH-AP\, is a pediatric audiologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem\, North Carolina\, where she has worked for the last 10 years. She has served American Board of Audiology (ABA) in multiple capacities\, including: ABA Board of Directors\, participation on both the Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC) exam development and Pediatric Audiology Clinical Practice Analysis Survey committees. She is the lead audiologist for the NICU newborn hearing program at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Her areas of specialization include: neonatal hearing assessment/care coordination\, pediatric diagnostics/auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing\, and traditional as well as bone-anchored hearing aids. She is Board-Certified in Pediatric Audiology (BC-PA) and has also obtained the ABA certification and CH-AP certificate. \nKendall Carroll\, AuD\, CH-TM \n \nKendall Carroll\, AuD\, CH-TM\, is a clinical audiologist who earned her doctorate from Vanderbilt University after completing a year-long clinical fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston. Since 2022\, she has practiced at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem\, North Carolina. Dr. Carroll provides services ranging from comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to individualized care utilizing amplification and other assistive devices. She has a clinical focus in tinnitus management\, and works to support this population with evidence-based education and counseling. Her goal is to provide each patient with the personalized support needed to understand their hearing loss and improve their quality of life. \nSara Jagger\, AuD\, PhD\, BC-VA \n \nSara Jagger\, AuD\, PhD\, BC-VA\, is the Director of Clinical Science and Physician Relations at The American Institute of Balance (AIB)\, a research collaborator with Mayo Clinic Florida\, and an adjunct professor for multiple universities. She previously served as a clinical audiologist at Mayo Clinic\, specializing in vestibular diagnostics and treatment and otologic disorders. During her tenure\, Dr. Jagger coordinated patient care across interdisciplinary teams in neurotology\, otolaryngology\, neurology\, physical therapy\, and rehabilitation medicine. Prior to her work at Mayo Clinic\, she was the Chief Medical Officer for AIB Clinics and a faculty member for AIB education workshops. Dr. Jagger earned her bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University\, her Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences\, and her PhD in Health Sciences from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. \nHeather Rauch\, AuD\, CH-AP \nHeather Rauch\, AuD\, CH-AP\, has been an audiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital since 2006. With a clinical focus in diagnostics and amplification\, she has played a vital role in advancing pediatric audiology services within the hospital and community. She was instrumental in the development of the Amplification Program in 2015 and currently manages the program which includes over 25 audiologists and audiology assistants. Her leadership ensures high standards of care and the integration of best practices in pediatric hearing aid and technology management. \nSince 2010\, Dr. Rauch has been actively involved in clinical education\, serving as a preceptor for audiology externs and mentoring the next generation of pediatric audiologists. She became CH-AP certified in 2016. \nDr. Rauch has an extensive history of presenting at national and regional professional conferences\, sharing her expertise in pediatric amplification\, clinical program development and best practices in audiologic care. She is recognized for her commitment to excellence in clinical care\, education and innovation in pediatric hearing healthcare. \nElizabeth Striegl\, AuD\, CH-EdAud \nElizabeth Striegl\, AuD\, CH-EdAud\, is an educational audiologist working at the Lorain County Educational Service Center. She received her bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders from the College of Wooster. She then went on to obtain her Clinical Doctorate of Audiology from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC) through the University of Akron. She worked clinically in a retail setting for 5 years before transitioning to a career as an educational audiologist. She currently lives in Lorain County\, Ohio\, with her husband and serves on the Ohio Academy of Audiology Board and is active in the Educational Audiology Association. \n 
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/amplify-your-career-aba-certification-and-certificate-programs-for-aspiring-audiologists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nThe theme for the Fall 2025 Town Halls is Communication and Membership Engagement. \nMultiple dates are offered to attend a Fall Town Hall. The dates offered are: \n\nOctober 21\, 2025\nOctober 23\, 2025\nOctober 27\, 2025\nOctober 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2025-2026 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/fall-2025-national-saa-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000
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SUMMARY:Academy Research Conference 2025: Diagnosis and Management of Tinnitus
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders projects that over 25 million Americans experience some form of tinnitus. Tinnitus is frequently reported by military personnel\, accounting for over $1 billion annually in disability compensation. The high burden and associated costs of tinnitus are considerable and can be challenging to address. The Academy Research Conference (ARC) 2025 will provide current research and insights into tinnitus as well as the multifactorial considerations needed for diagnosis and management. A distinguished panel of speakers will cover a wide range of topics including: \n\nPatient characteristics for tinnitus and hyperacusis\nSomatosensory/somatic tinnitus\nCognitive behavioral therapy\nPharmacology\nSound hypersensitivity disorders\nTinnitus epidemiology\nClinical and medical aspects of tinnitus management\nImaging and tinnitus mechanisms\nMigraine-based tinnitus\n\nNational SAA Members receive discounted registration! Only $45. \nRegister \nChair:  James A. Henry\, PhD \nProgram Planning Committee: \n\nJamie Bogle\, AuD\, PhD (Principal Investigator for the ARC NIDCD Grant)\nRiley DeBacker\, AuD\, PhD\n\nObjectives: \n\nTo report current research in key areas to support effective clinical diagnosis and management of tinnitus patients.\nTo discuss the implementation of research advancements in clinical practice.\nTo elucidate the complexities of tinnitus diagnosis and management.\n\nView Full Schedule
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/academy-research-conference-2025-diagnosis-and-management-of-tinnitus/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Ask Me About Audiology
DESCRIPTION:Join the “Ask Me About Audiology” Campaign!\nHelp spread the word about hearing health and the vital role of audiologists in our communities throughout the month of October! \nThe Ask Me About Audiology (AMAA) Campaign is our nationwide initiative empowering students to raise awareness about hearing healthcare\, the effects of hearing loss and noise exposure\, and the profession of audiology. From handing out earplugs at sports games to launching social media interviews with SAA members\, chapters across the country are making an impact—and now it’s your turn! \nVisit our dedicated Ask Me About Audiology webpage for resources to kickstart your own event. \nTake Me There \nQuestions?\nReach out to Marissa Gallan\, national SAA Education Committee Chair\, for guidance and support. \nLet’s make some noise—for better hearing health! \n \n 
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/ask-me-about-audiology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T213000
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SUMMARY:Are You Smarter Than an AuD?
DESCRIPTION:This event is a reschedule from April 30. \nJoin the national SAA Education Committee for an engaging and interactive hour-long session designed to test your audiology knowledge. This trivia-style event will cover a wide range of audiology topics to help prepare you for the national audiology exam. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and have fun—all from the comfort of your own space. The student that answers the most questions correctly will be eligible for a prize! \nClick the button below to reserve your spot today! \nRegister
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/are-you-smarter-than-an-aud/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T213000
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SUMMARY:Animal Audiology with Peter Scheifele\, MDr\, PhD\, LCDR USN
DESCRIPTION:Animals have been critical in translational audiology research for years but now we are giving back to them and learning what their world is like and about our own ear and hearing evolution. In this presentation we explore the up and coming topic of animal audiology and FETCHLAB. \nRegister \nSpeakers\n \nPeter “Skip” Scheifele\, MDr\, PhD\, LCDR USN \nProfessor and Executive Director of the overall FETCHLAB™USA and Director of UC FETCHLAB. \nDr. Scheifele is a Navy Vietnam era and Cold War era veteran; submarine sonar and weapons officer/Navy Diver and Naval Oceanographer. He directed the Navy Marine Mammal Technology Program at the Naval Underwater Systems Center\, specializing in marine mammal bioacoustics research and was Head Trainer at Mystic Aquarium. He was awarded the Order of the Decibel and a presidential citation by President George Bush Sr. for his pioneering work with marine mammal bioacoustics. He trained and handled narcotics and bomb dogs for the U.S. Coast Guard. \nPresently\, he directs UC FETCHLAB world-renowned for investigating animal audiology\, vocal mechanisms and bioacoustics and conducting animal audiology. Peter serves as the U.S. Army SOCOM and DOD subject matter expert (SME) on tactical military working dog explosive ordnance disposal\, audiology and Canine PTSD for ARO. He is also the canine audiologist for Cincinnati S.W.A.T. He is Professor of animal bioacoustics\, audiology\, and human neuroaudiology in the College of Allied Health Sciences\, as well as otology and neurology in the College of Medicine. \nUniversity of Cincinnati FETCHLAB is an internationally renowned animal hearing and bioacoustics laboratory and hearing clinic for animals. They conduct hearing screening and full audiological assessment and imaging for dogs. The FETCHLAB is the first and only hearing (audiology) clinic for animals in the United States capable of running full audiological diagnostic testing and analyses. They see dogs and exotic animals (wild\, zoo\, reserves) from all over the world. They are responsible for noise impacts and animal audiology for the Georgia Aquarium\, Mystic Aquarium\, Newport Aquarium\, and the Indianapolis Zoo. \nExotic animal audiology research is being conducted by Peter and FETCHLAB staff on elephants and cheetahs in South Africa; reindeer and muskox in Alaska; dolphins\, walrus\, and elephants at the Indianapolis Zoo. \n \nMichael Berick \nMichael Berick completed his undergraduate work at The Ohio State University where he majored in Speech and Hearing Science. He then completed his AuD at the University of Cincinnati where he became very involved as a manager of FETCHLAB. Michael’s externship was completed at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. \nAdditionally\, Michael spent six years in the U.S. Air Force where he served as a combat engineer. \n  \nAdditional Resources \n\nAudiology News: Some Animals Can Regenerate Hearing and We Now Know How \nAudiology Today: Making Waves: Electrophysiology\, Dolphins\, and Advice\nSAA Blog: Becoming an Animal Audiologist\nSAA Blog: When Audiology Goes to the Dogs: An Inside Look Into Animal Audiology
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/animal-audiology-with-peter-scheifele-mdr-phd-lcdr-usn/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T210000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Spring 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nApril 7\, 2025\nApril 9\, 2025\nApril 15\, 2025\nApril 17\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2025-national-saa-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T210000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Spring 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nApril 7\, 2025\nApril 9\, 2025\nApril 15\, 2025\nApril 17\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2025-national-saa-town-hall-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T220000
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SUMMARY:National SAA Literary Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the national SAA Member Relations Committee and other audiology students in discussing the book True Biz by Sara Novic. Even if you haven’t read it\, we will be going over different topics about Deaf culture and how we fit in as future audiologists. \nA link to the Zoom meeting will be provided to you by a member of the national SAA Member Relations Committee once your sign-up has been confirmed.\n\n\nQuestions about the discussion can be directed to Lillian Herring\, Chair. \n\nSign-Up
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/national-saa-literary-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T210000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Spring 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nApril 7\, 2025\nApril 9\, 2025\nApril 15\, 2025\nApril 17\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/spring-2025-national-saa-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20241015T181725Z
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UID:10045-1744056000-1744059600@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Spring 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nApril 7\, 2025\nApril 9\, 2025\nApril 15\, 2025\nApril 17\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2025-national-saa-town-hall-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
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SUMMARY:Intentional Stress
DESCRIPTION:Resilience is the ability to function with and recover from stress. We all have the capacity to be resilient. It is a mindset where we make an active decision to adapt\, cope or respond. It is also a muscle which can be strengthened with intentional training. In Dr. Shepard’s previous presentation\, “Stress Management 101\,” he discussed strategies to help anyone respond to and recover from stress. In this brief\, Dr. Shepard will encourage listeners to deliberately seek stress to build resilience. Intentional discomfort combined with a proper mindset and management strategy\, trains the mind and body to effectively respond to future stressors. He will propose ten ways you can intentionally induce stress and tie in management strategies to prepare you to accomplish the given challenges posed. \nRegister \nSpeaker\n \nLieutenant Commander (LCDR) Kyle H. Shepard\, AuD is an Audiologist for the United States Navy. Prior to his commissioning in August 2013\, he received his Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University where he double majored in Speech and Hearing Science and Psychology. He then obtained his Doctorate in Audiology from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium. His final-year externship was completed at the Cleveland Clinic from 2012-2013 where he was required to complete seven rotations\, each specializing in a different area covering the scope of Audiology. He is currently stationed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River where he is the Branch Head of Aeromedical Monitoring & Analysis as well as the Science & Technology Portfolio Manager of Helmet Systems and Auditory Performance within the Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division Command. There he manages and collaborates with engineers and other medical specialties working on research projects contributing to areas in advanced hearing protection and communication systems\, active noise reduction\, 3D scanning\, 3D printing\, in-the-ear noise dosimetry\, and human performance. \nLCDR Shepard has been a stress management/resilience instructor for the Navy for nine years and ran the stress management program (CgOSC) for Naval Hospital Guam for two and a half years which became recognized for several best practices and the #1 CgOSC program in Navy Medicine at the time. He is also a Certified Fitness Leader (CFL) for the Navy and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kyle has been a fitness and martial arts instructor in his community for three years. In 2021\, he set a Guinness World Record for most chest-to-ground burpees in three minutes.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/intentional-stress/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20241015T181636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T181656Z
UID:10043-1738180800-1738184400@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Winter 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Winter 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nJanuary 21\, 2025\nJanuary 23\, 2025\nJanuary 27\, 2025\nJanuary 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2025-national-saa-town-hall-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20241015T181122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T181533Z
UID:10039-1738008000-1738011600@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Winter 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Winter 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nJanuary 21\, 2025\nJanuary 23\, 2025\nJanuary 27\, 2025\nJanuary 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2025-national-saa-town-hall-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20241015T181400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T181602Z
UID:10041-1737662400-1737666000@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Winter 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Winter 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nJanuary 21\, 2025\nJanuary 23\, 2025\nJanuary 27\, 2025\nJanuary 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2025-national-saa-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20241015T181040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T181351Z
UID:10037-1737489600-1737493200@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Winter 2025 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Winter 2025 Town Halls are: \n\nJanuary 21\, 2025\nJanuary 23\, 2025\nJanuary 27\, 2025\nJanuary 29\, 2025\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/winter-2025-national-saa-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20250108T203452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T203452Z
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SUMMARY:A Fireside Chat with Audiology Students and Professionals with Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join the national SAA for an engaging panel discussion with students and audiologists with hearing loss. Through this discussion\, you will get an opportunity to hear about the unique challenges and opportunities that they face in the clinic\, in classes\, and in their everyday lives. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding panelists experiences and to foster a discussion regarding accessibility and support for those with hearing loss. \nRegister \nSpeakers\nSarah Sparks\, AuD \nDr. Sparks is a full-time educational audiologist within the Baltimore City Public School system. She also has a small online business focused on audiology education\, counseling\, and consulting\, and she teaches as an adjunct instructor within both audiology doctoral programs and master’s programs in deaf education. Dr. Sparks is a proud alumna of Gallaudet University’s AuD program. She is deaf herself\, communicates in both American Sign Language and spoken/written English\, and is a bilateral cochlear implant user. \n \nMichelle Hu\, AuD \nDr. Hu is the powerhouse behind the Instagram account Mama Hu Hears\, a vibrant community space where she blends her personal journey with her professional expertise to uplift hearing parents of d/Deaf or hard of hearing children and inspire her d/Deaf or hard of hearing peers. As the author of the must-read guide\, “My Child Has Hearing Loss\, Now What?”\, Michelle brings over 15 years of experience as a pediatric audiologist\, specializing in everything from diagnosis and amplification to cochlear implants and aural rehabilitation. \n  \n Mary Rose Bethel\, AuD \nDr. Bethel received her bachelors in Speech-Language-Hearing sciences from Loyola University Maryland\, and her clinical doctorate in Audiology from the University of Pittsburgh. She currently holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Her clinical interests include hearing aids\, cochlear implants\, and clinical education. Dr. Bethel has published three articles based on her research regarding the clinical experiences of d/Deaf or hard of hearing audiology graduate students. She completed her clinical externship year at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)\, and now works as a clinical audiologist at UPMC Eye and Ear Institute. She currently supervises graduate audiology students from the University of Pittsburgh in clinical activities and arranges observation opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing audiology. \nNatalia Matteo \nNatalia is a third-year audiology doctoral student at WashU Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida. Currently\, she is in her second year with the national Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Students with Hearing Loss Subcommittee and serves as the Secretary for the WashU SAA Chapter. Natalia’s clinical interests include pediatric audiology\, early identification and intervention\, and healthcare accessibility. She looks forward to working with children and families to empower them on their individual hearing loss journeys. \nMindee Anderson \nMindee Anderson is a third-year audiology doctoral student at Utah State University. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University in Communication Disorders. She is the current chair of the national Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Students with Hearing Loss Subcommittee and the Vice President of the USU SAA Chapter. Her clinical interests include doing almost anything except for cerumen management. She particularly loves working with hearing aids and tinnitus patients. \nNicole Genser \nNicole Genser is an audiology doctoral student at Montclair State University and is currently completing her residency at the Center for Hearing and Communication in New York City. Her clinical interests include aural rehabilitation and amplification. She has engaged in multiple educational\, research. and advocacy-based initiatives related to promoting equal access for deaf individuals. Being d/Deaf and a hearing-aid user herself\, she is motivated towards fusing her academic\, work\, and personal experiences to help close substantial gaps in these areas.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/a-fireside-chat-with-audiology-students-and-professionals-with-hearing-loss-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20240925T002401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T191028Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Fall 2024 Town Halls are: \n\nNovember 4\, 2024\nNovember 12\, 2024\nNovember 14\, 2024\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/fall-2024-national-saa-town-hall-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20240925T002337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T191010Z
UID:9995-1731441600-1731445200@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Fall 2024 Town Halls are: \n\nNovember 4\, 2024\nNovember 12\, 2024\nNovember 14\, 2024\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/fall-2024-national-saa-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20240925T002211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T190908Z
UID:9985-1730750400-1730754000@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2024 National SAA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Being a nationally recognized SAA Chapter has its benefits. One of these benefits is the opportunity for local SAA chapter representatives to attend national SAA virtual town halls. The virtual town halls are designed to improve inter-chapter relationships\, facilitate communications between national SAA and SAA chapters\, and build a support network for local SAA chapters. \nMultiple times and dates are offered for each town hall. The dates offered for the Fall 2024 Town Halls are: \n\nNovember 4\, 2024\nNovember 12\, 2024\nNovember 14\, 2024\n\nSign-Up! \nNote: In order to maintain national SAA recognition\, a local SAA chapter representative is required to participate in at least one town hall during the 2024-2025 term – Fall\, Winter\, or Spring.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/fall-2024-national-saa-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20241003T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T001512Z
UID:10003-1730316600-1730322000@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Cracking the Code: Demystifying Billing and Coding
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the fundamentals to prepare them for billing and coding practices as an audiologist. Academy’s chair of the Coding and Reimbursement Committee\, Anna Jilla\, AuD\, PhD\, will provide a lively presentation of good practices in documentation and compliance and primary resources for payer information. She will also engage participants in reviewing select case vignettes to determine appropriate CPT and ICD codes. \nRegister \nSpeaker\n \nAnna Jilla\, AuD\, PhD is currently the Jo Mayo Endowed assistant professor of audiology in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Lamar University in Beaumont\, Texas. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and her post-doctoral fellowship in Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health. \nDr. Jilla’s academic\, clinical\, and research interests are in payer policy\, public health\, and health economics. She currently serves as the chair of the Coding and Reimbursement Committee for the American Academy of Audiology and vice president of professional issues and a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Academy of Audiology.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/cracking-the-code-demystifying-billing-and-coding/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20240912T185948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T002448Z
UID:9952-1728505800-1728509400@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Applying to Audiology Grad School Panel
DESCRIPTION:Embarking on a journey towards a career in audiology requires a well-informed and strategic approach to the graduate school application process. This panel discussion\, hosted via Zoom\, is designed to illuminate the intricacies of applying to audiology graduate programs and provide prospective students with practical guidance from experienced professionals in the field. The panel features a diverse group of current graduate students and a knowledgeable audiology program director who will offer insights into the essential components of a successful application.  \nTopics covered will include how to craft a standout personal statement that reflects passion and commitment to the field\, the significance of relevant clinical and research experiences\, and strategies for securing strong letters of recommendation. Panelists will also address the unique aspects of the audiology graduate school application process\, such as specific prerequisites\, the importance of clinical observation hours\, and preparation for interviews.  \nAttendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable advice on how to navigate challenges and make informed decisions throughout their application journey. After this discussion attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to approach their applications with confidence\, ultimately helping them to achieve their academic and professional goals in the profession of audiology. \nRegister \nSpeakers\n Jennifer Smart\, PhD\nJennifer L. Smart\, PhD\, CCC-A is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Doctor of Audiology program in the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Dr. Smart is committed to the advancement of the field of audiology through research\, teaching\, and service. She has published in multiple journals and presented her work both nationally and internationally. Her current research is focused on improving healthcare access for underserved populations and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of adults and children with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Her extensive commitment to community service includes over 14 years with Special Olympics in both Maryland and Michigan. She is currently a volunteer Clinical Director with Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) for both Healthy Hearing and Healthy Young Athletes. Her dedication to community service with underserved populations has been recognized with numerous awards. \n \nTy Huck\nTy Huck is a current second-year AuD student at Idaho State University. He is currently serving as the national SAA Idaho State Ambassador. His passion for audiology is deeply rooted in his personal experience with severe to profound hearing loss. Having faced many challenges and the stigma associated with it\, he is committed to using his experiences to raise awareness and provide support for others who live with hearing loss. Ty enjoys many aspects of audiology and aspires to become a catalyst for improving accessibility for those with hearing loss. \nEmma Ingalls\nEmma Ingalls is a second-year AuD student at Central Michigan University. She completed her Bachelor’s of Applied Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University. Her interest in audiology began after learning about the prevalence of hearing loss in the veteran population. In the future she hopes to work with veterans by conducting research on how to provide the better hearing protection for soldiers. Her current interests are in hearing aids\, diagnostics\, and hearing conservation. She is currently working on a research study looking at improving automated hearing aid safety and audibility using head circumference and height compared to age as a better predictor of ear canal volume. Emma has also been working on a project looking at autonomic nervous system function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. She looks forward to continuing her education and working with incoming students! \nSakshi Patel\nSakshi Patel is a second-year student at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco\, California. Sakshi’s journey on the other side of the booth has fueled her desire to become an audiologist. While she is still exploring which specialty she wants to pursue\, Sakshi is passionate about finding the right path. In her free time\, she enjoys journaling and taking walks with her little sister.
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/applying-to-audiology-grad-school-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20240819T183655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T150333Z
UID:9879-1727206200-1727211600@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything - An Audiology Student’s Guide to Clinical Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how to prepare for audiology clinical placements? Join the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA)\, national Student Academy of Audiology (SAA)\, and the Student Academy of Doctors of Audiology (SADA) as we host a panel of audiology graduate students with a diverse background of clinical placements. This virtual event is a great opportunity to hear from current AuD students about their experiences navigating clinical placements. This webinar will help you learn tips and strategies to make the most of your clinical experiences. \n \nAttendees will learn:  \n\nAbout the various opportunities for clinical placements\nHow to prepare for and optimize your clinical experiences\nHow to adapt to different supervision styles\nHow to manage conflicts when working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams\nWhat resources are available to support you during your clinical placement\n\nRegistration is FREE for audiology students. Click the button below to register. \nRegister \n\nPanelists\nAlexandra Alfieri\nJerae Bryant\, AuD\nAllison Duplain\nBreanna Langenek\nSierra Morrow \n 
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/ask-me-anything-an-audiology-students-guide-to-clinical-experiences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T022157
CREATED:20240410T200152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T142838Z
UID:9622-1714595400-1714599000@saa.audiology.org
SUMMARY:A Fireside Chat with Audiology Students and Professionals with Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join the national SAA students with hearing loss\, members relations\, and programs committees for a thought provoking and intimate panel discussion featuring audiology students and professionals with hearing loss changing lives in our profession as individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing. This is an opportunity to ask questions\, hear personal stories and perspectives\, and discover new resources. \nMore information and speaker bios will be added soon! \nRegister \nSpeakers\nTina Childress\, AuD \nDr. Tina Childress is an educational audiologist in the mainstream school settings in East Central Illinois at CASE Audiology and a consultant/trainer for the Illinois School for the Deaf. She likes to also call herself a Communication Access Engineer. One of her passions is creating resources for children and adults and all the people that support them. Her nickname is Techy Tina and she is known for her expertise on assistive technology\, apps\, accessibility options online\, cochlear implants\, and accessibility at cultural events such as theater. Dr. Childress is a sought out subject matter expert as a presenter\, advocate and teacher\, and she is also active on several national\, state and local Boards and Committees of advocacy and professional organizations. She likes to say that audiology chose her because she started her career as a hearing audiologist. Her first year in the field\, she experienced a rapidly progressive hearing loss due to Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease\, eventually maxxed out her hearing aids and received her first cochlear implant in 2000 and became a bilateral recipient in 2005. She is comfortable using spoken English or ASL to communicate and identifies as Deaf\, deaf\, Hard of Hearing and late-deafened\, codeswitching\, depending on the situation. She has been an audiologist for almost 25 years and can’t imagine doing anything else! \nYana Estes\, BS \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKaley Graves\, BA \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nLillian Herring\, MA \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAmanda Schnayer\, AuD \nDr. Amanda Schnayer (formerly Demas) received her AuD from Washington University in St. Louis in May of 2022. During her time at WashU\, she co-founded the national Students with Hearing Loss subcommittee and served on the national SAA Board of Directors. She currently works at Arizona Otolaryngology Consultants in Mesa\, Arizona. In clinic\, she works with patients across the lifespan and specializes in diagnostic audiological assessments along with hearing aid care\, cochlear implants\, and Osia. Dr. Schnayer is also a clinical preceptor to students at A.T. Still University. She was identified with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss during a routine school hearing screening at age 5\, and has worn hearing aids ever since. \nKeerthana Velappan\, AuD
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/a-fireside-chat-with-audiology-students-and-professionals-with-hearing-loss/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Series
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SUMMARY:Becoming a New Professional: Q&A Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Q&A Panel will be hosted by the national SAA Michigan State Ambassador and State Ambassador Mentor courtesy of the national SAA State Ambassador Program and national SAA Virtual Education Series. Comprised of panelists from across the country practicing a wide array of specialties\, audiology students will be provided an opportunity to receive helpful tips and information as they transition from student to early career professional. \nQuestions can be submitted to the panel via the registration process prior to the live event. Registrants can also submit questions during the panel. \nRegister \nHosts\nKaylee Knowles\, BA\nNational SAA Michigan State Ambassador \nKaylee Knowles is a second-year doctor of audiology student at Central Michigan University. She received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Maine\, Orono. She is the Vice President of the Central Michigan University’s SAA chapter in addition to serving as the Michigan state ambassador. Her main areas of interest include pediatric audiology\, cochlear implants\, and auditory processing. \n  \nRachel Fryatt\, AuD\nClinical Audiologist\, University of Michigan Cochlear Implant Program\nNational SAA Michigan State Ambassador Mentor \nRachel Fryatt\, AuD\, is a clinical audiologist at Michigan Medicine specializing in implantable devices and hearing aids for pediatric and adult populations. She received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University\, and her masters and audiology doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Fryatt is the clinic lead of the Adult Bone Conduction Device program as well as the UM Cochlear Implant Peer Mentor Program. She is state and national organizations\, and serves on the board of directors for the Michigan Audiology Coalition. \n\n\n\nPanelists\nKaitlyn Kennedy\, AuD\nAudiologist\nMercy Health \nKaitlyn M. Kennedy\, AuD\, PASC\, is a pediatric audiologist with the Mercy Health system in St. Louis\, Missouri. She recently obtained her Pediatric Audiology Speciality Certification (PASC) from the American Board of Audiology. Prior to her current position\, she worked in an otology office completing the full scope of audiology practice including implantable devices\, vestibular evaluations\, and facial nerve testing. Dr. Kennedy currently serves as a member-at-large for the American Academy of Audiology board of directors. When not doing something audiology related\, she is probably playing frisbee with her dog. \n  \nDakota Sharp\, AuD\nClinical Assistant Professor\nUniversity of North Carolina-Chapel Hill \nDakota Sharp\, AuD\, CCC-A\, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill\, where he works with students and pediatric patients at the Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC. He received both his undergraduate and Doctor of Audiology degree from James Madison University\, and completed his externship with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. His passion for educating led to the creation of On The Ear: An Audiology Podcast\, where he interviews a wide variety of experts across the spectrum of communication. \n  \nMolly Smeal\, AuD\nAudiologist\, Division of Audiology\nUniversity of Miami \nMolly Smeal\, AuD\, CCC-A is a clinical audiologist in the Division of Audiology at the University of Miami. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and was the first post-doctoral audiology fellow at the University of Miami Ear Institute. Dr. Smeal practices as a clinical audiologist specializing in diagnostics\, auditory implants\, and single-sided deafness. She has led and participated in several subcommittees focused on clinical quality control. She is a published author and invited national and international presenter. Dr. Smeal is involved in several national audiology organizations and is a participant of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance State Champions. \n  \nNatalie Hayes\, AuD\nAudiologist\nBoston Children’s Hospital \nNatalie Hayes\, AuD\, is a pediatric audiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. She joined the Boston Children’s team in 2021 following graduation from the Doctor of Audiology program at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her externship at the University of Michigan hospitals with a special focus in pediatrics. Her current areas of clinical focus are comprehensive pediatric diagnostics\, amplification\, and evaluation of central auditory processing. In her spare time\, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog and trying out new restaurants. Natalie is a Michigander at heart\, born and raised in Grand Rapids! \n  \nEmily Venskytis\, AuD\nDirector of Clinical Education\nAssistant Professor\, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders\nMGH Institute of Health Professions \nEmily Jo Venskytis\, AuD\, is Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor for the Doctor of Audiology program within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Additionally\, she serves as a clinical audiologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in the Charlestown office. She enjoys training the next generation of audiologists in mindful\, patient-centered and evidence-based practice. \nDr. Venskytis received her doctorate in audiology at Arizona State University. Prior to moving to Boston\, she worked at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on a variety of specialty teams\, including those focused on congenital ear anomalies and cochlear implants. Her areas of interest include diagnostics for difficult-to-test patients\, electrophysiology\, and the audiologic management of cochlear implants\, bone anchored devices and hearing aids. \nResources\n\nGetting Comfortable Introducing Yourself as “Doctor”: Transitioning from AuD Student to New Professional\nTips on Transitioning From Undergraduate to Graduate Student; Student to Audiology Professional\nResources for New Audiologists\nFellow Up! Program
URL:https://saa.audiology.org/event/becoming-a-new-professional-qa-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
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