THE EMORY VOICE CENTER FELLOWSHIP IN VOICE, SWALLOWING, AND UPPER AIRWAY
Fellowship Dates: August 1, 2017 through July 30, 2018
Application deadline: February 10, 2017
The Emory Voice Center is a state of the art center within the Emory University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Each year our experienced Otolaryngology faculty members provide the opportunity for one highly qualified graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program to complete a 12 month, full time, paid fellowship dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of people with voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders. The Emory Voice Center is an interprofessional center staffed by specialists in laryngology, speech-language pathology, dysphagia, upper airway, and professional voice. The candidate will participate in the interdisciplinary voice, dysphagia, and upper airway clinics, and work under the mentorship of the Emory Voice Center faculty and professional staff. The candidate will be a member of a care team that functions on the cutting edge of modern otolaryngology.
This clinical fellowship year offers experience and training in:
Advanced flexible and rigid endoscopic laryngeal imaging, FEES studies, modified barium swallow studies, pharyngeal manometry, acoustic and aerodynamic voice assessment, advanced voice, swallowing and upper airway evaluation and therapy, care of the patient with laryngeal dystonia in interprofessional medical procedure clinics, and possible clinical research opportunities.
The candidate should have attended an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology and have completed a master’s level course of study prior to beginning the position. The candidate must have solid experience in the evaluation and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders through graduate student work. The candidate must present a strong academic background and solid recommendations from their graduate training program and supervisors during their clinical practicum. Experience in working with the singing voice and bilingualism is a plus.
All applicants must have graduate transcripts that allow for completion of the required Georgia state temporary licensure (PCE for CFY applicants) or full licensure for applicants with certification. Licensure process takes four to eight weeks and must be completed prior to the start date. Check http: //sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/49
(Please note that this fellowship is in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders only. The Emory Department of Otolaryngology Fellowship in Head and Neck will be advertised separately.)
Interested applicants should send the following information to Emory Voice Center using the following mailing information: (no email applications please):
Nancy McColloch, M.A., CCC-SLP Emory University Hospital Midtown
Speech-Language Pathologist 550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 4400 Emory Voice Center Atlanta, GA 30308
1. A curriculum vitae or resume
2. An official transcript with documentation of graduation date or expected date of graduation.
3. A cover letter documenting their background and interest in voice and swallowing
4. 3 letters of recommendation with at least one from a clinical supervisor or colleague