Department of Speech & Hearing Science at Ohio State

Dr. Whitelaw was part of a tinnitus webinar last week sponsored by the American Otological and Korean Otological Societies. The focus is on current and future information about tinnitus management. Many of our clinic patients joined the webinar and there were people with tinnitus and professionals world wide that participated. If you missed it, here is the link to view the webinar...it's free and the feedback regarding the information was very positive. 

Silencing the Noise: New Insights Into Tinnitus (Presented by AOS and KOS) Where are those crickets coming from? Why are my ears ringing? Doc, please help make it go away! The American Otological Society is proud to partner with th...

In honor of National Aphasia Awareness Month, members of the Aphasia Initiative and BrainCare, along with their families, gathered for a joyful Friday afternoon picnic. It was a warm, welcoming event filled with connection, conversation, and community. We are grateful for everyone who joined and helped make the day so meaningful.

Our educational opportunities for students are rooted in service, and OSU BrainCARE is one shining example. By fostering connection and community after brain injury, BrainCARE creates meaningful experiences for both participants and students. Glad to see they’re off to a great summer!

Doctor of Audiology students at Ohio State were again invited to provide Clinical Grand Rounds for AudiologyOnline. Each year, students are challenged to bring forth cases to educate audiologists and encourage critical thinking in unique patient presentations. This year’s session did not disappoint! Cases were presented today by Liam Smyth, who recently finished the AuD program, Madison Po***ck, current 4th year, and third year students, Emma Canino, Dana Hamed, and Jaelyn Jaquay, with the session moderated by Dr. Whitelaw. Amazing cases that were well received. If you missed today’s presentation, you can see it at your convenience at AudiologyOnline!

Faculty and students from audiology and speech pathology provided education and hearing, cognition, and swallow screenings to the community at the Aging Well in Upper Arlington Health Fair today.

Proud to announce that Kiersten Spires, a 4th year AuD student in our Department, received the Graduate Scholarship from Ohio School Speech Pathology and Educational Audiology Coalition (OSSPEAC) (see the announcement below). Kiersten is an exceptional student and clinician and is already a leader in our profession. Congratulations Kiersten for consistently representing yourself, our program, and Ohio State so well.
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🎉 Meet Kiersten Spires — our 2026 OSSPEAC Graduate Scholarship winner! 🎉
Out of 17 incredible applicants, Kiersten stood out. She's a third-year Doctor of Audiology student at The Ohio State University and a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) trainee. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Miami University with a minor in Disability Studies.
What she cares about: supporting school-aged children in rural Ohio, and improving access to consistent, high-quality hearing healthcare in school systems where resources are often stretched thin.
This is the future of educational audiology in Ohio, and we couldn't be prouder to support her work.
Join us in congratulating her.

Attention all clinicians and graduate students- We’re excited to announce the launch of our Bilingual MA-SLP Certificate Program at The Ohio State University!

This new program prepares graduate clinicians to effectively serve bilingual and culturally diverse populations through specialized coursework and clinical experiences. Students gain the skills needed to support communication across languages while addressing critical workforce needs in speech-language pathology.

Learn more about this innovative training opportunity:
https://sphs.osu.edu/graduate-programs/master-arts-speech-language-pathology-ma-slp/bilingual-ma-slp-certificate-program


https://sphs.osu.edu/graduate-programs/master-arts-speech-language-pathology-ma-slp/bilingual-ma-slp-certificate-program

Bilingual MA-SLP Certificate Program | Department of Speech and Hearing Science About the ProgramThe Bilingual MA-SLP Certificate Program provides specialized training for current OSU MA-SLP students who wish to serve bilingual and multilingual populations. Through coursework, clinical practicum, and a capstone experience, students develop culturally responsive assessment and i...

Please join us in welcoming Kelsey Simon to the Department of Speech and Hearing Science.

Kelsey begins her first day as Assistant to the Chair, and we’re excited for the expertise and enthusiasm she brings to the department.

Welcome to the team, Kelsey!