What to Expect

This dynamic educational series empowers audiology assistants with vital clinical skills, business insights, and interpersonal abilities essential for their role. Led by experienced audiologists, the track will cover essential topics including:

• Hearing aid testing and tools
• Audiometry
• Social media and marketing strategies
• Mistakes to avoid as an audiology assistant
• Managing patient care

Can’t-Miss Sessions

Best Practices and Fundamentals of Hearing Instrument Test Box Use for Audiology Assistants
Thursday, March 27, 8:15–9:15 am

Learn how audiology assistants conducting hearing instrument test box measures can streamline clinic workflows, improve patient care, and increase clinic efficiency.

Managing Patient Care: Balancing Empathy, Compassion and Sympathy in Difficult Situations
Thursday, March 27, 4:15–4:45 pm

Join us to understand how these concepts and cultural diversity can help providers manage challenging interactions and deliver more personalized care.

SEO is DEAD: Search Everywhere Optimization Powered by the Audiology Assistant
Friday, March 28, 8:00–9:00 am

This session equips audiology practices with “search everywhere optimization” strategies to strengthen their online presence across various digital platforms.

Top 10 Relationship Killers for Audiology Assistants
Friday, March 28, 9:45–10:45 am

In this course, the audiology assistant will learn about 10 simple mistakes that assistants might make that become relationship killers and how to avoid them.

Audiometry for Audiology Assistants   
Friday, March 28, 4:30–5:00 pm

In this session, learners will be provided an overview of the practical elements of completing an audiometric evaluation.

Registration Discounts to Help You Save

Audiology assistants are welcome to attend AAA on their own, but to encourage participation, audiologists are invited to bring their assistants to AAA 2025 for a discounted package rate. Leverage this unparalleled opportunity to unlock a future of excellence and growth!

Register before February 5, and save up to $275 with our professional member and audiology assistant package.

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As the chair of the AAA 2025 Program Committee, I would like to invite you to consider submitting an abstract for the conference. As clinical and research audiologists, we play a crucial role in the ecosystem of our profession, not only by providing evidence-based practice to improve the lives of our patients, but also contributing to the evidence that continues to sustain our solid foundation.

Advancing the clinical care for our patients relies on a robust foundation of basic and translational research. Without these pillars, our ability to provide optimal care is diminished.

The AAA 2025 Call for Abstracts is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research and its translation into clinical practice. AAA 2025 offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and network with colleagues from around the world.

The Program Committee is proud to invite audiologists from all backgrounds and work settings, academic researchers, business owners, and other medical professionals to submit abstracts highlighting their latest research, innovations, or ideas for improving clinical care.

I look forward to your contributions, and I can’t wait to see you in New Orleans!

Daniel J. Romero, AuD, PhD
Program Chair
AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo

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So, who are these hard-working volunteer members?

We are thrilled to have Daniel Romero as the 2025 Program Committee chair. Dr. Romero is an assistant professor and licensed audiologist for the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Last year, he served as the Learning Modules and Mini Modules Subcommittee chair.

Other program committee members include the chairs of subcommittees, without whom the review of hundreds of session and poster submissions would not be possible. We thank these chairs for their guidance and dedication!

A special thank you for the continuing guidance of those who know the conference best, our past AAA Program Committee chairs.

Save the date! Join us for AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo, March 26-29. Registration opens November 4 for Academy members.

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Visit the French Quarter

The heart of New Orleans, the French Quarter, is a historic district brimming with colonial architecture, lively music, and eclectic shops. Only a short drive away from the convention center, take a walk down Bourbon Street to soak in the vibrant nightlife, or visit Royal Street for art galleries and antique shops. Don’t forget to admire the stunning St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.

Enjoy the Local Cuisine

New Orleans is renowned for its unique culinary offerings. Take time before and after educational sessions to try classic dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée. For a sweet treat, stop by Café du Monde for their famous beignets and chicory coffee. If you have time for a more leisurely meal, consider dining at one of the city’s renowned restaurants like Commander’s Palace or Galatoire’s.

Experience Live Music

Known as the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans boasts a vibrant music scene. Head to Frenchmen Street for a more laid-back but equally vibrant alternative to Bourbon Street. Here, you’ll find an array of bars and clubs featuring live jazz, blues, and brass bands. The Spotted Cat Music Club and Snug Harbor are popular spots to enjoy local talent.

Explore the Garden District

For a change of pace, visit the Garden District, known for its well-preserved antebellum mansions and lush gardens. Take a guided walking tour to learn about the area’s history and architecture. Magazine Street, which runs through the district, offers a variety of boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Save the Date for New Orleans…Audiology for Your Soul! Join us for AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo, March 26-29. Registration opens November 4 for Academy members.

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Enhance educational content, set the standard for learning opportunities by inviting high-quality speakers, design a program that covers a broad cross-section of specialties, cultivate diversity and inclusion skills, and more.

These volunteer opportunities will help you grow and learn as a leader, network and connect with colleagues, provide an opportunity to give back, and help develop the education and thought leadership that will shape the experience of conference attendees and the future of audiology.

Here are some of the options below with the approximate time commitments…a short amount of your dedicated time and expertise can go a long way!

Subcommittees

• Featured Sessions Subcommittee (July-September)
• Learning Labs and Grand Rounds Subcommittee (July-October)
• Learning Modules and Mini Modules Subcommittee (October)
• Research, Clinical, and Teaching Posters Subcommittee (October)
• Research Podiums and Student Research Forum Subcommittee (November)
• SAA Programs Committee

Hear from Past AAA Conference Subcommittee Volunteers:

“As a new professional, volunteering for the AAA 2024 Program Subcommittees has been a great way for me to engage with the Academy and grow my professional network. Through these volunteer opportunities, I have had the opportunity to meet audiologists representing a diverse range of specialties, interests, and experiences, all focused on the same goal: ensuring our annual conference provides excellent educational content for all audiologists. In addition, volunteering for the program subcommittees has provided me with the unique opportunity to provide input on the types of educational content that is relevant to me as a new professional and pediatric audiologist, ensuring that the conference program each year is meaningful and useful to my clinical practice and overall professional growth. The time commitment required of the program subcommittees is small—typically only consisting of a few weeks of work, but the impact is significant, which is evident when you have the opportunity to attend the conference and experience the programming you assisted in creating in person. I highly recommend volunteering on the AAA 2025 Programs committee to all professionals looking for an opportunity to serve!”

-Sarah McAlexander, AuD
Learning Labs and Grand Rounds Subcommittee and Research, Clinical, and Teaching Posters Subcommittee

“Working as a volunteer for AAA 2024 was a fantastic experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to become more involved in the Academy! I helped volunteer for the Featured Sessions Subcommittee and Clinical, Teaching, and Research Posters Subcommittee. I also helped with the Clinical Education Forum that my own Academic Clinical Education and Resources (ACER) Committee puts on every year! Being a volunteer helped strengthen my professional goals to stay involved on a national level and make a difference in the programming content provided at the 2024 conference. There are many roles big and small and you can make it as big or as little as a time commitment as you wish!”

-Sarah Pupa Waggoner, AuD
Featured Sessions Subcommittee and Clinical, Teaching, and Research Posters Subcommittee

“I enjoyed participating on program subcommittee at AAA 2024+HearTECH Expo . The committee was helpful, patient, and gave realistic deadlines. The amount of time commitment was lower than I expected and the reward of seeing the submissions that I had reviewed at the conference gave me a sense of engagement. I am looking forward to applying to a subcommittee for the AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo.”

-Mary Henry, AuD
Learning Modules and Mini Modules Subcommittee

“This past year I volunteered on the SAA Programs Committee. In this role, I helped plan the SAA student conference and student focused sessions at the AAA 2024 conference. I contacted professionals to be potential speakers and answered their questions. It was amazing to be able to get to know other students from across the country and work with them to build wonderful student programming. I was able to engage in a collaborative environment while building more leadership skills. We meet once a month to discuss committee items and I work on my tasks in between monthly meetings (maximum 3 hours a month).  I would absolutely recommend volunteering your time with the Academy or the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) . I was able to network, gain more leadership experience, and learn more about our exciting field!”

-Madison McNeill
SAA Programs Committee, Speakers Subcommittee

Time Commitment

Volunteer opportunities for AAA Conference Subcommittees are finite, with the most active time in July–October for the Learning Labs and Grand Rounds Subcommittee, October for the Learning Modules and Mini Modules Subcommittee, October for the Research Podiums and Student Research Forum Subcommittee, November for the Research, Clinical, and Teaching Posters Subcommittee, and July–September for the Featured Sessions Subcommittee.

Apply today and shape the conversation at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo!

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Congratulations to the winning teams!

• First Place: “Odd”-iologists
• Second Place: Professional Tax FrAuD
• Third Place: Tympanic at the Disco
• Student Team: Student Huskies

Highlights 

Let’s take a look back at some highlights from a packed week. We had an amazing time at Audiology’s Night Out at World of Coca-Cola (sponsored by Amplifon) tasting Coca-Cola products from around the world and learning more about the company’s history. AAA’s Not-So-Secret After Party took us on a trip down memory lane with a fantastic 90s tribute band. The Celebrate Audiology Reception was the perfect way to kick off AAA 2024 and reconnect with colleagues.

Along with all the fun networking events, AAA 2024 offered some engaging educational sessions. Our new Beyond the Booth series was a hit, offering attendees a chance to build their career growth and leadership skills. Featured Sessions covered a wide range of topics, including coding, pediatrics, ethics, and more. And who could forget the brilliant keynote presentation from Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP.

CEU Manager

“CEU Manager” is used to record your CEUs and print a AAA 2024+HearTECH Expo transcript. 

All CEU reporting must be entered and submitted through CEU Manager on or before May 6, 2024.

You can use the mobile app to enter your CEUs or online here.

Feedback and Certificate of Attendance

Be on the lookout in your email on Monday, April 22, for an attendee survey…we want to hear from you about your conference experience. We also have included a link to the certificate of attendance for you to easily download.

Save the Date

Mark your calendars! AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo will be held March 26–29, in New Orleans. Get ready for another can’t-miss event in a beautiful and historic city! 

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Later in the morning, we hosted the Marion Downs Lecture in Pediatric Audiology: The Journey to Universal Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection…the EHDI Experience, and It’s “Déjà Vu All Over Again” session, presented by Mark Schleiss, MD, and Angela Shoup, PhD. Sponsored by the William Demant Foundation, the lecture covered the early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) experience and the journey toward universal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus infection (cCMV).

Meanwhile, Starkey hosted their Industry Symposium: Innovate, Integrate, and Elevate: Excellence in Hearing Health Care, where attendees had a chance to hear insights about innovations in hearing health care, the significance of the patient experience, and the opportunities ahead for the industry.

In between sessions, attendees were able to unwind at the new “Paws and Relax” event (sponsored by HearingLife) in the HearTECH Expo. Thanks to Furkids for bringing in some adorable puppies to keep us company!

Looking Ahead

Spend your final afternoon of AAA 2024 at the Pediatrics and Practice Management Discussion Forums and the Hearing Aids in Review: 2023 Featured Session. Close out the final night with Audiology’s Night Out at World of Coca-Cola (sponsored by Amplifon).

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The Best Practices Pavilion: Verification and Aided Speech Recognition (equipment provided by Grason-Stadler) in the HearTECH Expo offered presentations of effective aided testing protocols and hands-on practice. The Best Practices Pavilion is open again today from 9:00 am–1:00 pm.

After a long day of education, our Wine and Cheese Reception in the HearTECH Expo provided a much-needed chance to unwind and network with exhibitors. Later in the evening, the Academy’s Political Action Committee (PAC) hosted the Snack and Chat for the PAC, where colleagues enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cold beverages at the Omni.

We ended the day with an unforgettable night of dancing and 90s music at AAA’s Not-So-Secret After Party. Our tribute band, 90210 Radio!, put on an incredible show.

Looking Ahead

Friday is another day full of education, networking, and excitement at AAA 2024. Spend some time with adorable puppies at Paws and Relax (sponsored by HearingLife), stop by the Student Research Forum (sponsored by Plural Publishing), attend the Avoiding Workplace Burnout: Best Practices for Staying Engaged session, and join us for Audiology’s Night Out at World of Coca-Cola (sponsored by Amplifon)!

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After a busy morning, attendees gathered for an unforgettable Opening General Session. Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, best-selling author, professor, and recipient of the National Humanities Medal, took the stage and delivered a powerful keynote message, titled A Doctor’s Touch. Dr. Verghese discussed how modern medicine is in danger of losing a powerful, old-fashioned tool—human touch. Throughout the talk, Dr. Verghese argued for a vision of humanistic medicine in the modern age: care grounded in caring and the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship. 

Looking Ahead

Get ready for another busy afternoon at AAA 2024. Stop by the HearTECH Expo for our Professional Headshot Studio (sponsored by ReSound). Visit the Best Practices Pavilion (equipment provided by Grason-Stadler) for mini-modules and hands-on practice with aided speech recognition. 

Hear the Future Forecast—Audiology Under Siege: Industry and Audiologists Working Together to Safeguard and Promote the Profession, Now and in the Future…in the Hub at 5:00 pm. And of course, don’t forget the Wine and Cheese Reception in the hall at 6:00 pm and the AAA’s Not-So-Secret After Party this evening at 9:00 pm in the Omni—no tickets needed!

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We kicked off the first evening of AAA 2024 with the Expo Hall Opening. A live DJ brought the energy with some great music as attendees mingled and reconnected. We rolled over into the Celebrate Audiology Reception (sponsored by Hamilton CapTel), where guests connected with industry representatives in their booths. While in the HearTECH Expo, attendees had the chance to attend open houses hosted by colleges, universities, and learning institutions. Alumni, faculty, and students connected at this fun reception-style event.

We closed out the night with the AAA Foundation Happy Hour (sponsored by The American Institute of Balance). Friends and colleagues enjoyed food and drinks while supporting the Foundation’s mission of promoting research, education, and public awareness in audiology and hearing sciences.

Looking Ahead

Today promises to be another exciting day at AAA 2024. Get ready for a can’t-miss keynote address from best-selling author Dr. Abraham Verghese. Stop by the Expo Hall to purchase a pre-signed copy of Dr. Verghese’s newest novel, The Covenant of Water, following the presentation. Swing by the Best Practices Pavilion (equipment provided by Grason-Stadler) in the afternoon. Close out the day at the Wine and Cheese Reception in the HearTECH Expo, followed by AAA’s Not-So-Secret After Party!

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