SOMERSET, NJ September 5 – The 2024 Oticon Audiology Summer Camp, held August 4 – 8 in Park City, Utah, brought together 50 graduate students in Audiology representing a cross-section of US universities. Lead by an expert team of Oticon audiologists, researchers and hearing industry veterans, the annual educational gathering aims to bridge academic learning with relevant, practical professional world knowledge and insights, complemented by hands-on workshops. Since the program launched more than 25 years ago, the curriculum has evolved continually to reflect changes in hearing healthcare. The core focus remains – to help students successfully transition to a career in Audiology in the evolving world of hearing healthcare.
“At Oticon, we are committed to the hearing care professional,” said Virginia Ramachandran, Au.D., Ph.D., Head of Audiology for Oticon, Inc. “We actively engage in knowledge sharing within the hearing care profession, providing top-quality training, life-changing technology and support that equips hearing care professionals and their patients to thrive. Through professional development events, like the Oticon Audiology Summer Camp, and access to the knowledge and skills needed to optimize the patient experience, we aim to foster professional growth and success every step of the way.”
Throughout the week-long educational event, in-depth general sessions engaged students in formal and informal discussions on a range of topics including BrainHearing™ and the cognitive aspects of hearing, the role of connectivity in hearing care, complex fittings and the special needs of pediatric and veteran populations. Brad Stach, Ph.D., Head of the Division of Audiology at Henry Ford Health, provided students with an overview of six decades of audiological research as seen through the eyes of the late James Jerger, Ph.D. In sessions exploring possible career paths, students learned what they might expect in different settings from hospital and private practice to government services and academics/research.
For graduate students participating in their first professional development event, the Oticon Audiology Summer Camp also offered new professionals a unique opportunity to begin to establish their own professional networks.
For more information on Oticon resources for audiology students visit https://www.oticon.com/professionals/audiology-students. Hearing care professionals can find a wealth of professional support at https://www.oticon.com/professionals.
