| Externship site expects the extern to have mastered these skills before they begin their clinical externship: | Students should have a diverse range of clinical experiences. Students should be comfortable with basic audiometric testing,obtaining case history, and should possess a basic understanding of hearing aids. We are looking for a motivated student with an interest in implantable technologies. We value critical thinking and a willingness to learn. |
| Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship: | Over the course of the year, we expect the extern to become proficient and independent in comprehensive hearing and vestibular assessments and be competent in hearing aid consultation, fitting, verification and validation. The extern will also become proficient in the evaluation, programming and follow-up of cochlear implants and bone conduction implants. The student will gain confidence in tinnitus evaluation and basic tinnitus management/counseling and evoked potentials. |
| Primary Practice Setting: | University medical center
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Number of Audiology Students each year:
| 0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations
0 2nd year
1 3rd year
1 4th year Externships |
| Does the externship site provide orientation to relevant clinical policies and procedures? | Yes |
| Does the externship site provide instructions about patient's rights and providing patient education? | Yes |
| Does the externship site provide orientation to quality assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement? | Yes
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Number of Audiologists at the site:
| 0 FTE Masters Degree
9 FTE Au.D.
1 FTE Ph.D.
0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD)
0 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants)
2 FTE Clerical Support Staff
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Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
| | Rarely | Hearing Screenings | | Rarely | Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler | | Rarely | Pediatric evaluations: school-age | | Everyday | Adult hearing evaluations | | Everyday | Tympanometry | | Everyday | Acoustic Reflexes | | Rarely | Auditory processing evaluations | | Rarely | Hearing Screenings | | Regularly | Evoked potential assessments | | Rarely | Intra-operative monitoring cases | | Regularly | Otoacoustic emissions | | Regularly | Industrial/hearing conservation | | Regularly | Vestibular assessments | | Regularly | Vestibular rehabilitation | | Everyday | Hearing aids dispensed | | Everyday | Hearing aid selection/fitting | | Regularly | Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized) | | Everyday | Cochlear implant evaluations | | Everyday | Cochlear implant rehabilitation | | Regularly | Tinnitus assessments | | Regularly | Tinnitus rehabilitation | | Regularly | Cerumen management | |
| Financial arrangements: | None
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| Research opportunities? | Yes
There is the possibility of participating in independent research studies as well as clinical trials for cochlear implants and tinnitus. |
| Continuing education opportunities? | Yes
The student will be expected to attend educational workshops offered by cochlear implant and/or hearing aid manufacturers being held locally during the year. |
| Travel to satellite centers required? | No
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| Consortium or collaborative arrangements with other sites? | Yes
Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital Collaboration. |
| How frequently will the externship site communicate with the university during the externship? | As Needed
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| Communication or other support do expected or required from the university during the externship: | A signed agreement between the University or College the student is attending and MCW and FMLH must be signed prior to the start of the externship. |
| Application Deadline: | October 15, 2018 |
| Application Requirements: | Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Transcript
Letter of request/intent
Other
Interview with applicant to take place within the clinic or via webcam. |
| Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process: | August 6-October 15, 2018: Application period open. Please include letter of intent, resume, two letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcript.
October/November 2018: Interviews will take place.
November 2018: Externship offer will be extended. Signed contracts must be in place between the student's university and both MCW and FMLH. |
Contact Person:
(preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator) | Jamie Jensen, AuD - jajensen@mcw.edu |
