Arkansas Otolaryngology Center (AOC) is offering an exciting opportunity for a 4 th year externship in beautiful central Arkansas. AOC is Arkansas' largest private otolaryngology clinic housing 10 ENT physicians, 2 Otologists, 2 nurse practitioners, 1 Allergist, and 11 Audiologists. Externship opportunities would include diagnostic evaluations in both pediatric and adult patients, numerous hearing aid evaluations, modifications, and fittings, vestibular testing, cochlear implant/BAHA evaluations and rehabilitation, and OAEs. Dispensing is open to most major hearing aid manufacturers. We allow ample time for diagnostic evaluations and consultations in order to maintain high quality and personal service to our patients. Arkansas Otolaryngology Center has 2 full-time, board-certified Otologists. We have an excellent reputation in our region and a good base of referring physicians with even further growth opportunities. Our facilities include two full-time operating rooms, radiology services, allergy, physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and speech therapy, in addition to our comprehensive audiology department. We are looking for an individual with excellent clinical skills as well as a friendly demeanor who enjoys working as part of a comprehensive team. Little Rock offers numerous attractions including the Little Rock Zoo, Clinton Presidential Library, Arkansas Travelers AA minor league baseball team, May-October Farmers Market, The Big Dam Bridge crossing the AR River (the largest pedestrian bridge in the world connecting 17 miles of trail), and the downtown Rivermarket District with specialty stores, restaurants, and lively nightlife. In addition, Arkansas is well-known for its natural beauty. Every season offers activities in the Natural State's outdoors including over 250 hiking trails, 2.9 million acres in three national forests, 9,000 miles of streams and rivers, and 600,000 acres of lakes. Must have basic knowledge of diagnostic audiology Must have some familiarity with hearing aid styles and manufacturers Must be in good standing with your university Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team setting

Externship Information:

Primary Practice Setting:

ENT group practice Number of Audiologists at the site: 1 FTE Masters Degree 10 FTE Au.

D. 0 FTE

Ph.

D. 0 FTE

Other Doctorate (ScD) 0 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 1 FTE Clerical Support Staff Number of Audiology Students each year: 0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 1 3rd year 2 4th year Externships Financial arrangements: Salary Will interview travel be compensated?

Yes Vacation Days:

5 plus holidays Continuing education opportunities?

Yes Start Date:

June 2027 Expected hours/days a week: 40 hours/week Travel to satellite centers required?

No Local students preferred:

No Does the externship site provide orientation to relevant clinical policies and procedures? Yes Does the externship site provide instructions about patient's rights and providing patient education? Yes Does the externship site provide orientation to quality assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement? Yes Externship site expects the extern to have mastered these skills before they begin their clinical externship:

• Air and Bone conduction
• Tympanometry
• Speech testing (live and recorded)
• Basic hearing aid knowledge
• Some VNG experience is desirable but not required Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
• Complete full diagnostic evaluations in a timely manner
• Counsel and fit amplification independently
• Troubleshoot hearing aid repairs and adjustments
• Complete OAE screenings and diagnostic tests
• Complete full VNG and caloric tests with air and water irrigations
• Interpret and report on VNG findings
• Understand practice operations in an ENT setting Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern: Rarely Hearing Screenings Everyday Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler Everyday Pediatric evaluations: school-age Everyday Adult hearing evaluations Everyday Tympanometry Everyday Acoustic Reflexes Rarely Auditory processing evaluations Rarely Hearing Screenings Never Evoked potential assessments Never Intra-operative monitoring cases Everyday Otoacoustic emissions Never Industrial/hearing conservation Regularly Vestibular assessments Rarely Vestibular rehabilitation Everyday Hearing aids dispensed Everyday Hearing aid selection/fitting Regularly Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized) Everyday Cochlear implant evaluations Everyday Cochlear implant rehabilitation Rarely Tinnitus assessments Regularly Tinnitus rehabilitation Regularly Cerumen management Research opportunities?

No Consortium or collaborative arrangements with other sites? No How frequently will the externship site communicate with the university during the externship? As Needed Communication or other support do expected or required from the university during the externship: Evaluation forms that will be completed each semester

Application Deadline:

September 16, 2026

Application Requirements:

Letters of Recommendation Resume Letter of request/intent Please provide three letters of recommendation, your resume/CV, and a letter of intent. After reviewing applications, we will conduct phone interviews followed by personal interviews if needed. Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process: Please email your application materials or any questions you have to korrine.cope@aoc.cc

Contact Person:

(preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator) Korrine Cope, Au.

D. - korrine.cope@aoc.cc Are all externs supervised? Yes Must have basic knowledge of diagnostic audiology Must have some familiarity with hearing aid styles and manufacturers Must be in good standing with your university Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team setting