4th Year Pediatric Audiology Externship 2026-2027
4th Year Pediatric Audiology Externship 2026-2027
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4th Year Pediatric Audiology Externship
An amazing opportunity to work with a team of experiencedpediatric audiologists certified auditoryverbal therapists and teachers ofthe deaf for a oneofakind learning experience!
The audiology department at Texas Hearing Institute isseeking highly motivated Doctor of Audiology students to complete anexciting and challenging fourthyear externship in pediatrics. This fulltimeexternship will provide doctoral students with opportunities to learn aboutdisorders of hearing in childhood participate as a member of aninterdisciplinary team and develop the clinical skills necessary to enter theprofessional world as a pediatric audiologist.
PEDIATRIC HEARING ASSESSMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
At Texas Hearing Institute we specialize in diagnostictesting to rule out or identify hearing loss in children. When hearing loss isidentified we collaborate with caregivers using a familycentered approach todetermine optimal intervention and/or treatment options. Texas HearingInstitute audiology protocols are current evidencebased and follow best practices.
MELINDA WEBB SCHOOL
The Melinda Webb School (MWS) is located onsite withinTexas Hearing Institute and is an auditoryoral school for students who are 18months old through 6 years of age. Audiology externs assist MWS staff withtroubleshooting and daily listening checks of personal hearing technology andHAT.
Deadline forSubmission of Applications: Applications must be postmarked by MondaySeptember 8 2025
Send Completed Applications via Email or Mail to:
Jessica Spiro Au.D. CCCA CHAP
Assistant Director of Audiology
Texas Hearing Institute
3100 Shenandoah
Houston Texas
ApplicationChecklist
Please provide uswith the following information:
Contact Information
Name:
University:
Expected Date of Graduation:
Total Number of Adult Clinical Hours:
Total Number of Pediatric Clinical Hours:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Curriculum Vitae
Please include the following:
1.Describe your clinical experience including the name and dates of eachplacement. For each placement:
a.include a brief description of the populations served
b.the percentage of pediatrics seen and
c.the specific audiologic skills mastered.
2. Languages that youspeak/write fluently other than English if applicable.
3. Note any audiologyrelatedspecial skills abilities or talents you would like us to know about.
4.Briefly describe any volunteer activities related to the field ofaudiology that you feel are pertinent.
Letter of Intent
Using an essay format please answer thefollowing questions:
1.How did you hear about our externship program and why are youconsidering an externship at TexasHearing Institute
2.Why do you want to be a pediatric audiologist
3.What do you hope to achieve during your externship
4.How will your externship benefit your professional development
6. Specific to audiology what are youparticularly passionate about What sparks your interest
Two Letters of Reference (Must come directly from your supervisor)
1.One from your university clinic supervisor
2. One from an offcampus clinic supervisor
Official Transcript/Grades from Your Graduate University
Must be sent directly from your school either via email or mail
Passing Praxis Score
The student or selected extern must submit proof of a passingPraxis score prior to your projected externship start date of June 1 2026.
Additional Instructions:
1. Applications that are late or incomplete will not be considered. Thestudent is responsible for ensuring all materials have been materials will not be returned.
2. Once your application materials have been received you may becontacted for an initial phone interview.
3. Following those initial phone interviews you will be notified ifyou have been selected for an inperson and/or a Zoom interview with theAudiology team.
4. Once an offer is made you will have fourdays to accept the offer. All offerswill be extended and finalized prior to Friday November 7 2025.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
