Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin is offering a tinnitus focused fourth year placement for Doctor of Audiology (AuD) student. The AuD externship is:

• A one year placement with the adult population.
• 50% Tinnitus focused & 50% diagnostics, hearing aids, vestibular, evoked potentials and implantable devices.
• 100% at the Froedtert Hospital Main Campus (9200 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53226)

The ideal candidate for this position wants a comprehensive experience in audiology but is most interested in learning about tinnitus and sound sensitivity evaluation and management.  This placement will be completed at the Koss Hearing and Balance Center, located at Froedtert Hospital. 

Please note focus is subject to change based on individual student experience and education, as well as contract between Froedtert Hospital, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the student's university. All audiologist's hold their CCC's and WI Audiology License. 

Approximately 50% of externship is Tinnitus/Sound Sensitivity Evaluation, Assessment & Management

• Comprehensive Evaluation:
  • Comprehensive audiometry
  • DPOAEs
  • Ultra high frequency audiometry
  • Immittance
• Comprehensive history review and interview
• Review and interpreting questionnaire
• Identifying underlying causes of tinnitus/sound sensitivity
• Identify bothered vs non-bothersome tinnitus
• Identifying when further medical workup/management is warranted
• Diagnosing various types of tinnitus: somatic, pulsatile vs non-pulsatile, objective vs subjective
• Diagnosing various forms of sound sensitivity: hyperacusis, misophonia and reactive tinnitus
• Implementing a comprehensive sound therapy program
• Appropriately fitting amplification, sound generator and combination devices for tinnitus and sound sensitivity
• Counseling patient on causes of tinnitus, pathophysiology of tinnitus, management options, realistic expectations 
• Counseling and treatment plans on common tinnitus related issues: sleep disturbance, focus/concentration, emotional distress, hearing loss, sound sensitivity
• Familiarity with various tinnitus management options: sound therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques
• Identifying which management options are best for each individual patient
• Familiarity with implementing a treatment plan in presence of multiple tinnitus related issues
• Continued follow up as needed with patient

Approximately 50% of externship is Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implant

• Diagnostic Audiometry and Impedance testing including acoustic reflexes and decay
• Otoscopy (standard and video)
• Videonystagmography (VNG)
• Rotational Chair including
• Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)
• Posturography (POG) (with physical therapy)
• Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE)
• Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) (both ocular and cervical)
• Electrocochleography (ECochG)
• Vestibular Rehab (with physical therapy)
• Auditory Brainstem Response Audiometry (ABR), diagnostic and threshold
• Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR)
• Cerumen Management
• Ototoxic Monitoring
• Hearing Screenings
• Occupational Hearing annual hearing conservation
• Hearing Aid Evaluations
• Hearing Aid Fittings
• Aural Rehab (in the context of hearing aid fittings/follow up)
• Earmold Impression Taking & Earmold Modifications
• Hearing Aid Follow-up
• Hearing Aid Verification & Validation
• Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
• Cochlear Implant Evaluation
• Cochlear Implant Activation
• Cochlear Implant Follow-Up
• Osseointegrated Devices

If interested, see details below.

If interested in this position, please send all of the following in 1 email if possible to kayla.sanders@froedtert.com by September 23rd.

1. Letter of intent which clearly states you are applying for the tinnitus position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A listing of all previous externship assignments (if not already in your CV)
4. Unofficial graduate school transcripts
5. 3 letters of recommendation