Description of Placement

The Center for Childhood Communication (CCC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) commits to being the world leader in helping children reach their full potential by delivering integrated family-centered clinical care, innovative research and quality education in childhood communication and its disorders. The CCC offers an externship each year, beginning in July and ending in June.

Clinical experiences are customized to meet the needs and interests of each extern. Experiences may include behavioral assessment, physiological assessment, amplification selection/verification/validation, implantable hearing technology services, vestibular testing, inpatient consultations, family support groups, and more. Our externship also includes a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellowship.

Requirements

When considering candidates, we look for bright, motivated individuals who have experience working with pediatric patients and want to become pediatric audiologists. We have a large staff (~40 audiologists) and our clinical setting is demanding and fast-paced.

Application Process

Apply for the Audiology Extern/LEND Fellow placement through Careers at CHOP. Applications are generally made available around July 1st.