Dr. Gans and The American Institute of Balance providers have had 50 Au.D. externs to date. We are proud to announce that in 2022, AIB will be celebrating it's 30 year anniversary! We are focused on vestibular and balance disorders with a strong medical referral base and interdisciplinary approach. AIB provides a full range of diagnostic vestibular assessments, including but not limited to: Posturography, Rotary Chair, Active Head Rotation, VNG, VEMP, vHIT, Dynamic Visual Acuity, etc. Traditional diagnostic audiology, including pediatrics, hearing assessment and hearing aid dispensing is also provided. Our private practice allows students to also gain valuable experience in practice management, as well as physician and managed care relationships.

Dr. Gans and staff have performed over 17,000 canalith repositioning maneuvers since 1994 for BPPV treatment, as well as other aspects of Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT). AIB is a strategic partner with physical therapy providers who have been certified through AIB training workshops. This provides an excellent opportunity for the externs to learn and participate in the entire continuum of patient care from diagnosis through treatment. Dr. Gans is a past president of AAA (2004-05), all of AIB providers are AAA members, hold ASHA CCCs and work with the externs to provide professional as well as practice mentorship. Post-extern year career opportunities may also be available.

The ideal AIB extern would embody a holistic healthcare approach and mentality to patient care, leadership skills, academic aspirations, interest in business development, public speaking engagements (10-100 people), and have a goal to produce a positive and lasting impact on the field of audiology as a medical-modeled allied-healthcare profession.