USC Caruso Family Center (USC CFC) is pleased to invite motivated and passionate audiology students to apply for our externship designed to prepare you for a career in pediatric audiology. USC CFC providers comprehensive clinical experience of the full breadth of pediatric audiology services and includes educational training partnered with the California Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (CA-LEND) fellowship. Our externs will gain the skills necessary to provide high quality care to any pediatric patient population.

Clinical experience:

• Diagnostic audiologic evaluations for all ages and levels of development (ABR, VRA, CPA, standard audiometry)
• Hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow up services
• Bone conduction device evaluations, fittings/activations, and follow up
• Cochlear implant evaluations, activations, programming, and management
• Diagnostic vestibular services for pediatric and adult patients

Program expectations:

• Strong interest in pediatric audiology and models of family-centered care
• Commitment to providing evidence-based practices to a diverse clinical population
• Participation in weekly CA-LEND seminar and leadership project
• One-on-one mentoring by full time, experienced, pediatric audiologists

Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV, letter of intent, and three (3) letters of recommendation via email to: alyssa.cook@med.usc.edu. Note, letters of recommendation may be sent directly by the letter writer or by the applicant. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

USC CFC is following the 2025 ACEN externship timeline. Interviews for qualified candidates will take place via Zoom from 9/22/25-9/23/25 with additional dates available for extenuating circumstances.