Audiology Externship
The Saint Louis University School of Medicine offers a one-year audiology externship at SLUCare audiology clinics across the St. Louis region.
Externship Overview
SLU's audiology externship experience focuses on clinical care to various patient populations using the latest technology in the assessment of auditory, vestibular and aural rehabilitative services. The program provides clinical experiences and skills that enable practitioners to provide quality audiometric care.
Externs are encouraged to participate in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery's educational component, which supplements the clinic experience by providing first-hand experience with surgical and non-surgical treatments for various otologic and vestibular disorders.
Educational Experiences
- Grand Rounds lectures
- Resident lecture series
- Practical Anatomy Workshop Series
- Journal Club
- Poster presentation at local/national meeting
Clinical Training
- Audiological evaluations
- Vestibular assessment
- Rotary chair
- Epley omniax chair
- Vestibular evoked myogenic potential
- Electrophysiological measures
- Auditory brain stem response
- Otoacoustic emissions
- Hearing aid
- Evaluation
- Dispensing
- Verification measures
- Aural rehabilitation
- Implantable devices
- Cochlear implants
- Bone-anchored devices
SLUCare Audiology clinical locations primarily serve the adult population.
Clinics typically open during standard business hours Monday through Friday.
Externs receive a stipend during the 10- to 12-month duration of the program. For more information, contact Dave Harris, Ph.D., at dave.harris@slucare.ssmhealth.com.
Externs are responsible for their own living accommodations and transportation.
Upon successful completion of the program, externs will receive a certificate of completion from the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery's Division of Audiology.
Application Process
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited doctor of audiology program. Candidates must have completed the didactic portion of the degree before being admitted to the externship program.
Requirements
- Curriculum vitae and statement of professional goals
- Non-refundable $30 application fee (check or money order) payable to Saint Louis University
- Three original letters of recommendation (at least two from health professionals)
- All official transcripts from colleges/universities
- Record of immunization
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of malpractice insurance
Applications should be postmarked by July 31 and mailed to the following address:
SLUCare Audiology
Attn: Dave A. Harris, Ph.D.
Center for Specialized Medicine
1225 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Applicants considered for appointment will be invited to interview with the program director, selected faculty and staff. Appointment letters are mailed at the end of August. Letters of acceptance/rejection should be expected no later than the third week of September.