Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is accepting applications for 3 AuD Externs (one LEND trainee) in Cincinnati, OH.
Contact: Crystal Kudirka, AuD at AudiologyEducation@cchmc.org
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Anticipated start date is 05/17/2027. The anticipated ending date is 04/30/2028. There is a stipend of $ 32,000 annually.
- Students interested in a 4th year placement should submit a cover letter and a resume (as one PDF document, if possible):
- Include a paragraph about why you are interested in LEND. All candidates will be considered for the LEND position unless they have already completed the LEND traineeship. If you already completed a LEND traineeship, please write that in your letter.
- Three Recommendation Forms are required and can be completed via CCHMC Recommendation Form. This form is in substitution of a letter of recommendation. The individual filling out the form should be able to speak to your clinical skills. Students – please send this link directly to your recommender.
Experiences expected here include:
We offer 3 full-time paid clinical externships that start in mid-May. One position is a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellowship. The LEND trainee position focuses on leadership and development in addition to clinical experience.
Externs are hired for an ~11 month competency-based clinical experience. Externs will complete a rotation at the main campus and a neighborhood location. Students will have a primary preceptor at each location and participate in several specialty areas of pediatric audiology including:
- Inpatient
- Hearing aids
- Cochlear implants
- Balance assessment
- Bone conduction devices
- Electrophysiologic assessment
- Auditory processing evaluations
LEND Training Program
The Cincinnati LEND Program is part of a national network of 52 LEND programs across the country. The overall mission of LEND is to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with, or at risk for, neurodevelopmental and related disabilities including autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In addition to obtaining proficiency in the competencies listed above, the LEND trainee will have a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, serve on an interdisciplinary team, conduct research and strengthen problem-solving skills essential for pediatric audiology. Participation in this program enhances professional growth and marketability post-graduation.
On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, students will be participating in activities related to the LEND curriculum, including leadership, interdisciplinary and family observations, and group research projects. Please visit https://www.ucucedd.org/lend/ for additional information.
Virtual Information Session
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Division of Audiology will be hosting a virtual information session and Q & A to discuss externship opportunities, including the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) trainee program. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend our virtual information session on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12pm (EST).  Please register via Forum Registration Form. You will receive an email reminder the week of the forum with the link. However, it is also provided below for your convenience Externship Forum Meeting. Registration will close at 5pm (EST) on Thursday, July 30th.