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This episode will provide the unique opportunity for listeners to hear from Dr. Lindsey Heidrick and a round table discussion with Jacob McKinley, Caitlin Dunbar, and Courtney Heitz on obtaining a medical clinical fellowship. Lindsey starts off the episode describing the advice she provides graduate students who are interested in beginning their careers in the medical speech and language pathology setting. We discuss the relevant coursework a student would need, and the benefit of taking certifications while still a student (save some money and get an edge on your competition). Lindsey discusses dedicated CF positions (something I didn’t really know existed) as an option to aim for after graduate school. The roundtable with Jacob, Caitlin, and Courtney offers real life examples of how these three SLPs obtained CFs in a competitive level 1 trauma hospital. The trio describes their experiences applying for jobs and what they did to set themselves apart from the competition and stand out to the hiring manager.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MA, CCC-SLP
Leigh Ann Porter earned her master’s in Communication Sciences from the University of Central Florida in 2013, and has enjoyed being an SLP ever since. While at UCF, Leigh Ann was part of a grant to prepare SLPs to work with English Language Learners, earning a graduate certificate of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Leigh Ann now resides in Kansas City where she divides her time working across outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehab settings. She has presented courses registered for ASHA CEUs to regional SLPs on topics such as how the respiratory system and cough influence dysphagia, a review of the literature on dysphagia exercises, and generating measurable dysphagia goals. For multidisciplinary continuing education with PTs and OTs, Leigh Ann has presented on topics such as Cognitive Retraining with an emphasis on memory strategies, and the SLP’s scope of practice & making appropriate patient referrals to the SLP.
CCC-SLPD
Lindsey Heidrick has a doctorate in Speech-Language Pathologist and works in the Hearing & Speech Department at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Lindsey serves as clinical faculty in the graduate speech-language pathology program. Lindsey's clinical focus is neurodegenerative disease and its impact on voice, motor speech, dysphagia, and cognition. Lindsey is a member of the ALS, MDA, and Parkinson's disease multidisciplinary teams at KUMC.
MA, CCC-SLP
Courtney Heitz graduated in 2015 from Augustana College (BA) and in 2017 from the University of Kansas (MA). She loves working with the adult medical population. Her largest clinical interests include topics of dysphagia and aphasia . When not at work, some of her personal hobbies include cooking/baking, crafts, anything outdoors, and yoga.
MA, CCC-SLP
Caitlin Dunbar completed her master's degree from the University of Kansas in 2017. She thoroughly enjoys working in the acute care setting. Her clinical interests include dysphagia and language disorders within the adult neurological populations. When not at work, her hobbies include reading, binge watching true crime shows, spending time with her dog, and cross stitching.
MHS, CCC-SLP
Jacob McKinley graduated in 2017 with his Master’s degree from the University of Missouri. Jacob works as a speech language pathologist at a university hospital and enjoys working with medically complex patients in the intensive care units. His clinical interests include dysphagia and dysarthria specifically as a result of progressive neurologic disorders. Jacob has aspirations to be involved in clinical research to improve assessment and treatment of swallowing and motor-speech impairments.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
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| 5 min: Welcome and Introduction |
| 20 min: Lindsey describes her mentorship role and advice for graduate students to make the leap from new grad to medical CF; dedicated CF placements. |
| 5 min: Introduction of Jacob, Caitlin, and Courtney for the roundtable discussion. |
| 10 min: The roundtable panelists describe their “grad school to medical CF pathway.” |
| 15 min: The roundtable panelists list practical actions graduate students can take to enhance their success in landing a medical CF position. |
| 5 min: Questions & Answers |
| Financial | Leigh Ann Porter is the host for Speech Uncensored Podcast and receives compensation from Speechtherapypd.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |
| Financial | Lindsey Heidrick received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |
| Financial | Courtney Heitz received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |
| Financial | Caitlin Dunbar received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |
| Financial | Jacob McKinley received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |