USM Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinics

04/25/2026

So proud of our clinicians and clients…making progress, finding their voices, and building confidence every step of the way.

04/22/2026

Big moment for the future of audiology 👏

Congratulations to Cat Burns, 4th-year USM AuD student and extern at Children’s National Hospital, for presenting her research last week at the LEND Conference.

The LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) program is a federally funded, interdisciplinary training program that prepares future leaders to serve children with developmental disabilities through collaboration, advocacy, and family-centered care.

Well done, Cat! We are proud of you for doing this important work and for representing USM so well!

04/16/2026

Join us in congratulating Maggie Westbrook, Doctor of Audiology student, on earning 2nd Place in the Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences Oral Presentation at the USM Graduate Student Research Symposium.

She presented on hearing and vestibular outcomes following breast cancer and treatment.

Go, Maggie! We’re so proud of you!

04/02/2026

This April, we honor Autism Awareness Month by embracing differences and celebrating the strengths that make every individual unique. We are grateful to support our clients and families as they grow, connect, and thrive.

03/03/2026

Hearing is how we learn, connect, participate, and belong. From early childhood through adulthood, strong hearing supports language, literacy, safety, and relationships.

Protect it. Check it. Prioritize it.

Because hearing health shapes opportunity-in every community and every classroom.

02/26/2026

It’s National Cochlear Implant Day!

Let’s acknowledge the innovations in technology for those who choose these devices! 👏 👏 👏

02/25/2026

02/21/2026

Do you know someone who has been a warrior and survived breast cancer? If so, PLEASE share this opportunity with them!!

We are conducting a research study on hearing health (auditory and vestibular) in women who have had breast cancer. If you are a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has received treatment, you are eligible to participate.

Participation involves completing a brief, anonymous online questionnaire, which should take no longer than 15 minutes. Your responses will help inform new evidence on hearing and balance function in breast cancer survivors. Findings of this research may provide a foundation for integrating auditory and vestibular health into comprehensive survivorship care, addressing an overlooked aspect of post-treatment well-being.
Participation is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.

This project has been reviewed by USM’s Institutional Review Board (Protocol #26-153).

To complete the survey, please click the link below or scan the QR code: https://usmuw.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PgDVRWEFB1J80K .

Thank you for your time and valuable contribution to this study. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the investigator, Kimberly Ward, Au.D., CCC-A, at [email protected].

01/29/2026

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY!

Email [email protected] to sign up up! 🎀

12/05/2025

Wishing all of you abundant holiday cheer and a joyful season ahead.

12/02/2025

We are excited to share that Dr. Kim Ward, Associate Professor in the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences, has been honored as a distinguished ASHA Fellow. This designation is among the most respected recognitions awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and highlights individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the field of communication sciences and disorders.
Dr. Ward earned this distinction through her significant achievements in teaching, professional service and leadership, and service to ASHA. Her dedication to advancing the profession and supporting future clinicians continues to have a meaningful impact both within our School and across the broader community.