The AFA promotes the Au.D. degree as the single designator for all audiologists, provides scholarships, supports AuD students via white coat ceremonies, promotes a Directory of Doctors of Audiology to consumers on its website www.audfound.org supports independent AuD program accreditation, and promotes the profession to academic counselors advising undergraduate college students as a viable choice for a rewarding career.
AFA offers thanks to Starkey Laboratories for its long-term financial generosity. Pictured from left to right are Eric Hagberg, Au.D., AFA board member, Jerry Ruzicka, president of Starkey Laboratories, Bill Austin, CEO of Starkey Laboratories, and Susan B. Paarlberg, AFA executive director.
"We always want to support the good work of the AFA in improving the profession of audiologists, and particularly their enhanced skills for patient care," said Starkey President Jerry Ruzicka. AFA Director Eric Hagberg, AuD, noted that "Starkey has been a wonderful supporter of the profession through its donations to the AFA since the AFA was founded in 1989, and we are proud to be associated with them."
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