The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Whether you’re interviewing for a clinical fellowship, externship, or your first job, asking questions is an important part of an interview. It shows the hiring manager that you’re prepared and engaged—and it’s an opportunity for you to discover if an organization, school, or company is a place where you can apply your skills, thrive, learn, and be happy. “This is your time to interview them…
LGBTQ+ students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication sciences and disorders are at risk of bullying, harassment, and discrimination related to their identity. Such discrimination is inconsistent with the principles of inclusivity and diversity that should be upheld within educational programs as defined by ASHA. Universities have a responsibility to thoroughly investigate and address incidents of discrimination, ensuring that all students can pursue their…
Pictured: Graduate students at Appalachian State University in the Speech-Language Pathology master’s program who participated in a cadaver lab during the summer of 2023. Students in speech-language pathology graduate programs welcome every opportunity to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. Although the academic curriculum is critical to becoming a competent clinician, real-world experiences allow students to expand their critical thinking skills and solidify the application…
Pictured: members of the Native American Caucus The Native American Caucus of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology was established in 1986 with the purpose of increasing and improving quality speech, language, and hearing services to Indigenous people who have communication disorders. While the specific Caucus objectives have evolved over the years, the Caucus regularly works to increase the number of Native American speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and…