Sound Health Services, P.C. (SHS) is the largest, privately owned, ENT doctor, Audiology, Speech Pathology and Allergy practice with 15 offices in the St. Louis Metro area. Midwest Dizziness and Balance Institute, LLC (MDBI) is only 1 of 3 sites in the country that is a fully diagnostic and treatment center for patients with vestibular dysfunction. BOTH sites are included in the externship. The students will rotate between offices.

SHS features state-of-the-art care for ear, nose, and throat problems, hearing loss, vestibular problems, environmental allergies, sinus, and head and neck surgery. There are 27 physicians, 6 SLP's, and 21 Audiologists. Our Audiology Division includes Masters (4) or Doctoral Level Audiologists (17) and we offer a variety of audiological services, including but not limited to: Diagnostic Audiology - mostly adults, some pediatrics, OAE/Tymps/Reflexes, Hearing Aid Evaluations and Fittings, Cochlear Implant and Implantable Devices Team (to be determined if this is included in the externship)

MDBI is ONLY 1 of 3 sites in the country with complete diagnostic AND rehabilitation for patients with vestibular disorders. We administer testing to assess the ENTIRE vestibular system with VNG, ABR, VEMP, vHIT, Rotary Chair, Platform, Epley Chair, and Electrocochleography. What sets us apart is we all do all vestibular rehabilitation in our clinic using Advanced Vestibular Treatment^TM methods.

We are looking for a 4th year interested in an externship with our site. Strong Vestibular interest a MUST! Compensation/stipend may be considered based on interest. Please send your letter of intention, resume and 3 letters of recommendation to

abaeten@soundhealthservices.com

Please check out our websites at:

www.Soundhealthservices.com and www.midwestdizzyandbalance.com