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One of our big projects this year has been to compile a “New Professionals Toolkit.” This toolkit has all the information a new audiologist would need in one place. You can find licensing information by state, information on certificate and certification programs, and opportunities for involvement. Stay tuned for the final version of our toolkit, to be presented at the SAA conference in New Orleans on March 26, 2025. It will surely be a helpful resource and time saver for our new professionals, as entering into a new career can be quite overwhelming.

In closing, enjoy your fall season and sip your pumpkin spice latte knowing that the future of our profession is in very capable hands! 

Erin Adkins, AuD
ABA Certified

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Leen Nahouli, AuD, in Galveston, Texas passed the PASC exam in 2024. “I was challenged and motivated to take this test after a few years of working with the pediatric population,” Leen said. “I challenged myself to go the extra mile and prove my skills within my team and profession. I have learned a lot more about the pediatric population than I thought I had.”

Sarah McAlexander, AuD, in Houston, Texas, who also passed the PASC exam in 2024, agreed. “As a pediatric audiologist and new professional, it was important to me that I seek out every opportunity to provide the best possible care for my patients and their families. Earning my certification in pediatric audiology validates the immense amount of time I have put into educating myself on current research and best practices in pediatrics, and signals to my families that I am motivated to continue to learn and grow in order to best support their child.”

Although ABA receives and reviews PASC applications year-round, we are seeing an increase in applications as more pediatric audiologists consider benchmarking their skills by sitting for the exam. If you have a colleague who you think might be a good candidate for the PASC certification, please pass this on to them.

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As the new chair of ABA, I see many opportunities ahead. In 2024, the Academy and ABA began working together to create a new board certification in vestibular audiology. This new program is underway with a Development Task Force creating the framework for this certification and an Oversight Committee to guide the implementation of the program. A proposal for a certificate in educational audiology is also under consideration.

I have been an audiologist for over 35 years, and I don’t think there has ever been a more challenging or exciting time to be an audiologist than right now. Please consider a certificate or certification from ABA, which allows you to stay up-to-date with the constant changes in audiology while demonstrating a commitment to your own professional excellence. I look forward to working with all of you. Thank you for this opportunity to lead the ABA.

Carrie Meyer, AuD
ABA Certified

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I also hope that you have had some time in the past couple of weeks to follow some of the pageantry, excitement and competition of the Olympic Games in Paris! I always appreciate the way the nations come together to embrace and celebrate these incredible athletes. One aspect of the Olympics that I enjoy is watching the torch be passed from country to country, well before the games begin, symbolizing the transition from the previous host city to the current one.

At the ABA, the summer also marks a transition of leadership, as our new year of service on the board begins in October. Therefore, this will be my last chair message to you, as I “pass the torch” to the very capable hands of my friend and colleague, Carrie Meyer, AuD. You will enjoy and appreciate her energetic and thoughtful leadership.

I am pleased to reflect on all that was accomplished by the ABA this past year. We were approved by the Academy Board of Directors to move forward with the development of a much-anticipated vestibular certification program, and we continue to improve upon our pediatric certification as well as the tinnitus management and preceptor certificates. A team of ambitious board members developed a series of “baseball cards” which highlight the requirements for audiology practice in each state. Also included are cards that help an individual present these requirements to preceptors and employers. Dr. Meyer and I had the pleasure of debuting these cards at the SAA Conference in Atlanta, and you can find a link to a digital version of each card on our website. Finally, we had the absolute pleasure of celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ABA Certified credential with some delicious treats and a lot of good friends at the Expo Hall in Atlanta in April 2024.

Thank you for remaining committed to the highest level of care in audiology. Together we are better, as we strive daily to improve the quality of life for the patients we serve. I look forward to another year on the ABA Board, as immediate past chair, beginning in October.

Best regards,

Kristin Samuelson, AuD, ABAC
Chair, American Board of Audiology

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For those who hold the PASC credential, you may say you are Board Certified in Pediatric Audiology® and those who hold the CISC credential may say you are Board Certified in Cochlear Implants®. New logos have been developed to distinguish your achievement from the certification program itself and are available for use after returning a signed release form.

For those who are use using the current logos on their websites, you will automatically receive the new one.

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The ABA is forming an advisory committee to develop a more detailed plan for implementing and sustaining this new certification program. The ABA is seeking subject matter experts in vestibular audiology to consider eligibility requirements, approve an exam blueprint, assist with exam content development, and develop a marketing plan for the new certification. If you are an audiologist specializing in vestibular assessment, please consider volunteering for this project by completing this 15-minute survey by Monday, September 9. For more information, please contact Andrew Stafford at 703-226-1056 or astafford@audiology.org.

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Each year at the AAA conference, I am reminded of what a diverse group we are as audiologists, and how many different hats we wear. At the Student Academy of Audiology Conference on Wednesday, Carrie Meyer and I had the pleasure of speaking about ABA certificates and certifications. We had the opportunity to meet students from all over the country, who are accomplished and enthusiastic about their new profession. On Friday morning, I facilitated a “coffee talk” roundtable discussion on educational audiology. There were also 19 other tables in the room, each led by an audiologist with a different expertise such as billing, student supervision, vestibular audiology, research, practice management, tinnitus, and more. 

Audiologists come from all walks of life, and from all corners of the globe, but what I appreciate so much about the American Academy of Audiology is that we are one unifying organization, “of, by, and for audiologists.” Whether you are in academia, research, clinical audiology, pediatrics, geriatrics, vestibular audiology, hearing aids, industry, etc., the Academy is your professional home. The ABA, as an entity of the Academy, proudly offers the certificates and certifications that allow you to distinguish yourself as an audiologist who sets the bar higher.

Thank you for remaining committed to the highest level of care in audiology. Together we are better, as we strive daily to improve the quality of life for the patients we serve.

Best regards,
Kristin Samuelson, AuD, ABAC
Chair, American Board of Audiology

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