Student Academy of Audiology

The Innovation of Audiology
2022-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this lecture, Dave Fabry, PhD, will discuss his expert knowledge of innovative concepts in audiology.
Virtual Education Series Speaker

Dave Fabry, PhD
Dave Fabry, PhD is the Chief Innovation Officer at Starkey Industries as well as former President and Board Member of the American Academy of Audiology. In this lecture, Dr. Fabry will be discussing his role at Starkey, the merging of both hearing science and technology, and where the future of audiology is headed.

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The Kids Are (NOT) Alright: Tools for Supporting a Healthy Experience in the AuD Program
2022-04-19 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Although being in a doctoral program has always been stressful, the past few years have stretched students in ways that have not been realized in the past. Online courses, financial concerns, and illness are only some of the things that have impacted clinical education. Audiology is a profession that is transforming before our eyes and these changes can revolutionize clinical education. This session is designed to briefly address the areas of challenge, but more specifically address tools and opportunities to address creating a mentally healthy environment. Engaging faculty and clinical preceptors as part of a mental health team will be highlighted.
Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any issues registering or have questions about this session, please contact Rachael Sifuentes, MA, CAE.
Virtual Education Series Speaker
Gail Whitelaw, PhD
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SAA Conference 2022
2022-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Mexico_City) | America’s Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
The SAA Conference provides in-depth and hands-on education and experiences to supplement audiology program curriculum offered across the nation. Past topics have included ototoxicity, auditory brain stem implants, pediatrics, cochlear implant candidacy, vestibular testing, salary negotiating, networking opportunities, and more.
Check the SAA Conference pages soon for updates regarding planned topic areas.
Registration and housing are open for SAA members.
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APD: A Daily Disconnection
2021-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The SAA Virtual Education Series is a series of student-oriented sessions focused on a variety of topics with the goal of enhancing clinical skills through evidence-based practice. For this session, Angela Loucks Alexander, AuD will be discussing what Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is, how it presents, and current treatment options.
Registration for this event is required. Register by Thursday, December 9 to receive a Zoom meeting link.
Virtual Education Series Speaker
Dr. Alexander is an audiologist in Taupo, New Zealand, and the creator of the Auditory Processing Institute. She earned her AuD in 2010 from the University of Kansas. Dr. Alexander has a passion for working with individuals who experience Auditory Processing Disorder, and values managing her practice, Hear Better Audiology.

How to Be Your Preceptor’s Favorite Student
2021-11-08 20:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
The SAA Virtual Education Series is a series of student-oriented sessions focused on a variety of topics with the goal of enhancing clinical skills through evidence-based practice. During this session, Dr. Cockburn will discuss her experiences as a clinical preceptor providing insight about the qualities that make a productive and effective student clinician.
Registration for this event is required. Register by Wednesday, November 3 to receive a Zoom meeting link.
Virtual Education Series Speaker

Lindsay Cockburn, AuD is an audiologist in Los Angeles, California and the creator of the blog and brand Listen With Lindsay. She earned her BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida and her AuD at the University of Florida in 2012. Dr. Cockburn previously worked as a pediatric audiologist at the world famous John Tracy Center for eight years. In her current role as Clinical Coordinator for the Doctor of Audiology program at California State University, Northridge, she teaches AuD students clinical skills and finds and secures off-campus clinical experiences. Her clinical interests include pediatric audiology.
Dr. Cockburn created Listen With Lindsay to connect with parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing and professionals to create an online community to support and encourage one another. Her goal is to share audiology, technology, and educational information in a relatable way that feels like it is from a friend. You can check out her audiology blog at www.listenwithlindsay.com . Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @ListenWithLindsay for lots of quick tips, breakdowns of new research, audiology quizzes, and #NieceContent. Lindsay’s other passions include The Real Housewives and Trader Joes.

Pediatric Cochlear Implant Referral Guidelines
2021-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The SAA Virtual Education Series is a series of student-oriented sessions focused on a variety of topics with the goal of enhancing clinical skills through evidence-based practice. For this session, Dr. Andrea Warner-Czyz will be discussing her latest research on referral guidelines in children with cochlear implants.
Registration for this event is required. Register by Tuesday, October 12 to receive a Zoom meeting link.
Virtual Education Series Speaker

Dr. Andrea Warner-Czyz is currently an associate professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. Her research interests include identifying risk and protective factors that influence the quality of life in infants, children, and adolescents with hearing loss and in those who wear cochlear implants.

Ask Me About Audiology Campaign
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-23
The “Ask Me About Audiology” Campaign (AMAA) is entering its seventh year October 18-23, 2021. SAA chapters across the nation have held local AMAA events, such as passing out earplugs at sporting events, setting up a booth in a farmer’s market, and conducting interviews of SAA members for a social media series! AMAA has easily become a Fall semester staple for many local SAA chapters, the campaign seeks to empower students to educate members of the local community about hearing healthcare, the impact of hearing loss/noise exposure, and the profession of audiology.
Organizer: Jasmin Rodriguez

Advocacy in Audiology Virtual Session
2021-06-22 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Session Abstract: This advocacy presentation will provide attendees with the latest updates on federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting the profession of audiology. Some of the topics covered will include the latest prognosis on the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (the joint audiology bill), the ongoing debate regarding Medicare expansion to include hearing, vision, and dental services, and the status of OTC hearing aid regulations. This presentation will also provide an update on the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Licensure Compact (ASLP-IC) as well as other high-impact legislation that was considered in the states earlier this year pertaining to hearing aids, audiology assistants, and board structure.
Speaker: Susan Pilch, JD, Senior Director of Government Relations for the American Academy of Audiology
Registration is required for this event. Fill out the registration form by Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Interested in learning more about the Academy’s advocacy efforts? Visit the Academy’s Legislative Action Center to learn about legislative priorities and read up on all the latest government relations news!
Susan currently serves as the Senior Director of Government Relations for the American Academy of Audiology and oversees federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts. Over the course of her career, Susan has represented numerous participants in the healthcare system—both at the state and federal level including speech-language pathologists/audiologists, pharmaceutical wholesalers, community pharmacies and hospitals. As a result of this experience, she has significant experience on a wide range of issues including state licensure, reimbursement, contractual and policy-related insurance coverage issues, Medicare and Medicaid and patient access to services and care. In addition, Susan has worked extensively with public and commercial payers as well as with patient advocacy groups and industry partners.
