Career Path of an Audiologist at a Private Practice
Initially drawn to the medical field, the interviewee's interest shifted to audiology after observing their cousin's work in speech-language pathology and audiology. Following a doctorate in Audiology at Buffalo University and an internship at Central Michigan University, the interviewee's career progressed through private practice in Maryland, then California, where they currently enjoy their work in Orange County.
Audiology, Healthcare, Private Practice, Career Transition, Higher Education
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Dr. Sneha Hinduja
Product and Sales Specialist
HearUSA
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped
University at Buffalo - Doctor of Audiology, UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
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Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Technology
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Video Highlights
1. Dr. pursued a career path in Audiology after initially considering medical school, highlighting the importance of exploring different options within the medical field.
2. Her journey involved obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, followed by a doctorate in Audiology in the US, showcasing the educational requirements for this profession.
3. She emphasized the significance of internships and gaining practical experience by completing hers at Central Michigan University, which helped her transition into her first job in private practice and further her career in Audiology
Transcript
Q1: Career path
Hello, could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college, any internships or jobs you had before your current role, and specifically how you landed that first role?
When I was in high school, I was looking at career options. I was really interested in the medical field and thought I wanted to go to medical school. As I thought more about it and talked to people, I realized I was more interested in a paramedical field.
My cousin was pursuing her Bachelor's in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, and I found that fascinating. It seemed very rewarding to help people hear and speak better. I worked a lot with the deaf community, which was enlightening to watch. I decided to pursue my Bachelor's in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
As I worked with patients, I realized I didn't enjoy speech therapy as much because it relies on people practicing at home, which wasn't always happening. Audiology had a bit more of a medical background, so I decided to pursue my doctorate in Audiology.
The US is one of the few countries that offers a clinical doctorate in Audiology, not a PhD. I came to the US and pursued my doctorate at Buffalo University. It was a great journey, and I learned a lot, being only 21 and with my family back in India. My professors and classmates were awesome; it was a great journey.
I pursued my internship, which is the fourth year of the doctoral program, clinically working with patients. I did this at Central Michigan University for a year. After graduation, I started applying for jobs. I wanted to go into private practice because that part of Audiology interested me.
There are other areas like working at a university or as an educational audiologist, but I really wanted private practice. I got my first job in Westminster, Maryland, a very small town. I worked there for about two and a half years.
Then I met my husband, and we wanted to move to the West Coast because he has family here, and I wanted to get out of the cold. I started applying for jobs in California and landed in Orange County, where I'm currently working. I've been at a private practice in Tustin for the last seven years and really enjoy it.
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