Let's get some more audiologists on this forum..

Here recently, we've had a few professionals(TennD, DrAudio, etc.) grace us with their presence and give us their perspective on real world stuff you can't pick up in the classroom or university clinic. Personally, I find their posts to be enlightening and motivating, regardless of any negatives. Passing down wisdom seems to be enjoyable for those who have been through it, and I enjoy receiving it. I propose that we track down the email of a working audiologist once per week or so through google search or our own personal connections. We ask them to come on to our forum and give us their 'testimony' so to speak. Sound good?

Originally Posted by Dustbug10

Here recently, we've had a few professionals(TennD, DrAudio, etc.) grace us with their presence and give us their perspective on real world stuff you can't pick up in the classroom or university clinic. Personally, I find their posts to be enlightening and motivating, regardless of any negatives. Passing down wisdom seems to be enjoyable for those who have been through it, and I enjoy receiving it. I propose that we track down the email of a working audiologist once per week or so through google search or our own personal connections. We ask them to come on to our forum and give us their 'testimony' so to speak. Sound good?

Love this idea! I'll ask my audiologist next time I go in for a checkup or observation.

I think that would be a great idea. I'm trying to think of anyone I know off hand that would be interested in participating.

I also think it would be pretty cool to have a "interesting patient" thread where discussions about different cases could ensue.

I've thought this would be a neat idea for practicing audiologists ina forum based format as well. Looking for that was actually how I came across this site. That way people could pass around ideas on "troublesome" or "I don't know what else to do" patients haha

-D

Originally Posted by DrAudio

I also think it would be pretty cool to have a "interesting patient" thread where discussions about different cases could ensue.

Dr Audio,

I agree. The residential program at ATSU has clinical hours (in the community) from day 1 of year 1. We have a Grand Rounds class throughout the 4 years, where each student, in turn, shares an interesting case and explores the options for pathology and treatment with other students. The format is similar to hospital grand rounds. Typically, this issue has been resolved by a doctor already, but it gives us exposure to things we have not seen. I will plan to post my Grand Rounds report (HIPAA edited) when it is my turn.

There should be an Audiology Grand Rounds section attached to the AAA, ADA and/or ASHA websites. This would definitely help during those interesting cases.

Originally Posted by AudioEngineer

Dr Audio,

I agree. The residential program at ATSU has clinical hours (in the community) from day 1 of year 1. We have a Grand Rounds class throughout the 4 years, where each student, in turn, shares an interesting case and explores the options for pathology and treatment with other students. The format is similar to hospital grand rounds. Typically, this issue has been resolved by a doctor already, but it gives us exposure to things we have not seen. I will plan to post my Grand Rounds report (HIPAA edited) when it is my turn.

There should be an Audiology Grand Rounds section attached to the AAA, ADA and/or ASHA websites. This would definitely help during those interesting cases.

We have the same format. It is very interesting, despite being grilled by professors with questions afterward.

We had similar rounds cases at Rush. The hospital staff knew the hours of our rounds though so if they weren't busy sometimes they'd drop in and watch and/or comment.

I agree that there should be a "grand rounds" associated with one of the major organizations.

-D