Applications Now Being Accepted for the Audiology Externship:

Deadline for Submission of Applications:
Applications must be postmarked by November 21, 2011

Mail Completed Applications to:

Laura Cantú Baysinger, Au.D., CCC-A/ FAAA
The Center for Hearing and Speech
3636 West Dallas
Houston, Texas 77019

Application Checklist

Please provide us with the following information:

• Name:
• University:
• Expected Date of Graduation:
• Total Number of Clinical Hours: Adult? Pediatric?
• Length of Externship
• Street Address /Apartment Number:
• City/ State:
• Zip Code:
• Home Phone:
• Cell Phone:
• E-mail Address:

Resume

Please include the following:

1. Describe your clinical experience, including the name and dates of each placement. For each site include a brief description of the populations served, the percentage of pediatrics seen at each site and specific audiological skills mastered.

2. Languages that you speak/write other than English.

3. Note any special skills, abilities or talents you would like us to know about.

4. Briefly describe any volunteer activities related to the field of Audiology that you feel are pertinent.

Letter of Intent

Using an essay format, please answer the following questions:

1. How did you hear about our externship program?

2. Why are you considering an externship at The Center for Hearing and Speech?

3. What do you hope to achieve during your externship period?

4. How will your externship benefit your professional development?

5. Why do you want to be a pediatric audiologist?

6. In the profession of Audiology, what are you particularly passionate about? What sparks your interest?

Two Letters of Reference

• One from clinic supervisor (from your university)
• One from clinic supervisor (off campus/non university placement)

Official Transcript/Grades From Your Graduate University

Additional Instructions: Applications that are late or incomplete will not be considered. Send only the items requested--additional items will be discarded. Submitted materials will not be returned upon completion of the application/interview process.Once all application materials have been received, you will be contacted for an initial phone interview.  Once phone interviews have been completed, you will be notified if you have been selected for an on-site facility tour and personal interview.  An applicant will be selected by the end of January 2012.