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University Hospital is accepting applications for 2 AuD Externs in NEWARK, NJ.
Applications can be sent to: Lisa Bell, AuD, CCC-A , Lead Audiologist. brownld@uhnj.org
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140 Bergen St E 1680, Newark, NJ 07103
NEWARK, NJ 07103-2425
- single-location
- 973-972-0187
Our externship is most appropriate for students with very strong clinical skills who want to work with implantable devices and enjoy the challenge of complex cases.
University Hospital is the main teaching hospital for Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
We are located in the heart of Newark, NJ, about a half-hour commute by mass transportation from New York City.
We currently have 4 full time audiologists (1 of which is a certified pediatric audiologist) and 2 part time audiologists.
University Hospital is a state-owned safety net hospital. The majority of our patients are un/underinsured.
The Audiology Department works closely with the otolaryngologists from Rutgers NJMS and as such, our diagnostic services are medically based. We see patients with chronic middle ear disease (malignant otitis externa, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis) daily. Additionally, we work closely with Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology to manage patients with vestibular schwannomas and other neurological conditions, such as NF2.
We offer diagnostic evaluations including Auditory Evoked Potentials (sedated and unsedated ABR, VEMP and EcochG), VNG and audiometry. We have had an implantable device program for 26 years providing evaluation, mapping and programming for all FDA approved cochlear implant and bone conduction manufacturers.
On average we perform approximately 70 CI cases a year (a 50/50 mix of pediatric and adult) and around 15 osseointegrated surgeries. We also fit about 30 new children a year with softband systems. We do not dispense hearing aids, perform Central Auditory Processing Evaluations or perform tinnitus evaluations.
We see many patients with co-morbidities and about 80% of our population does not speak English.
In addition to having exposure to a variety of types of appointments, our externs also have opportunities for observing surgeries, shadowing otologists and sedated testing.
There are research opportunities, if interested (not mandatory).
Externs are given the opportunity to give a basic audiometry lecture to ENT residents to help build their CV. We are currently in the middle of a clinical trial and are hoping to expand to other trials so there is the opportunity to see some new technologies and/or new indications.
Externs work the shift their preceptor(s) does, either 7:30 to 4:00 or 8:00 to 4:30, 5 days weekly for a total of 40 working hours (excluding each day’s 0.5 hour lunch) weekly. There are some mornings that may start at 7 AM if there is a sedated ABR on the schedule and externs may be given the option to stay late to help cover CI cases (optional for interns). Students may have to stay late if they cannot complete reports during their day; however, they have ample opportunities to do so. Our externs do not get their own schedule, rather they work with their preceptor’s schedule and the expectation is that the preceptor is present throughout each appointment to teach. Externs work with either 1 or 2 main preceptors and will work with another if someone is on vacation or if the student needs hours in an area their preceptor does not focus.
- 10 days vacation, not including holidays observed by the hospital, days that are required for finishing academic requirements (such as research or Praxis) nor sick days, unless your program has a higher standard.
- The position is currently unpaid.
This site is reported to have 6 staff audiologists and 0 who are CH-AP Certified and 6 with their CCC-A certifications.
• The site is reportedly serving these populations:
Pediatric, School Aged, Developmental Disabilities, Adult, Geriatric
• Expect these experiences: Diagnostic Evaluation, Auditory Evoked Potentials, Newborn Hearing Screening, Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Mapping, Bone Anchored Hearing Devices, Vestibular Eval Rehabilitation, Aural Habilitation Rehab, Practice Management, Educational Audiology, Assistive Technologies, Hearing Conservation, Onsite Continuing Education, Research Opportunities, Community Outreach.
The Inter professional and collaborative practice experiences include:
Dentist, Family Members, Nurse, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Social Worker, Special Educator, Speech-Language Pathologist, Teachers, Other.
Other experiences vary, but could be:
- Craniofacial Team
- Multidisciplinary Oncology Team
Demographics of populations served: Ethnicity, Race, National Origin, Socioeconomic Status, Culture, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Exceptionality
• English, English Language Learner, Secondary English Dialect, Bilingual, Polyglot, Gender Identity, Sign Language ASL or SEE, Cognitive Physical Ability, Other, Primary English Dialect
Students and Peers
- The overall number of students at this site is 2.
- The number of externs at this site is expected to be: 2.
Applications should include:
- A personal statement or letter that describes your student experiences and career goals
- 3 letters of recommendation from clinical preceptors
- CV
- Optionally: Copies or links to any project that you are proud of that you feel will give us a better sense of who you are.