2027-2028 AuD Externship at Medical Center in Seattle!

The University of Washington Medical Center

• Montlake Audiology Clinic is offering a full time AuD externship beginning June 2027 and ending June 2028!

As an extern with us, you'll gain hands-on experience working with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population in key areas of audiologic care, including: diagnostic evaluations hearing aids cochlear implants bone-anchored hearing devices (BAHDs) vestibular assessments You'll be actively involved in our weekly walk-in device clinics and hearing aid check-ins alongside our audiology assistants, and you'll assist with calibrating equipment and preparing sound booths at the start of the day.

Additional learning opportunities include:

Collaborating closely with audiologists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, and audiology assistants Observing otologic surgeries Participating in manufacturer-led trainings on hearing aids and cochlear implants We're looking for motivated externs eager to learn in a dynamic university medical center environment where you will work with multiple preceptors and engage in meaningful interactions with patients and healthcare professionals across specialties. We are also a fun group of people that celebrate birthdays and achievements, hold staff events, and our group has an interest in cooking/baking/food which makes our celebrations even more enjoyable! If you're a strong communicator, receptive to feedback, take initiative in your learning, and thrive in a collaborative setting — we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Applicants must have successfully completed all required AuD coursework prior to the start of this externship. Externs with reliable transportation may also have the chance to rotate through one of our additional clinic locations for broader exposure. You will be expected to show progress over the course of the externship and receive at least passing grades on evaluations as determined by your graduate program and clinical preceptors.

Externship Information:

Primary Practice Setting:

University medical center Number of Audiologists at the site: 2 FTE Masters Degree 7 FTE Au.

D. 1 FTE

Ph.

D. 0 FTE

Other Doctorate (ScD) 2 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 3 FTE Clerical Support Staff Number of Audiology Students each year: 0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 0 3rd year 2 4th year Externships Financial arrangements: None Will interview travel be compensated?

No Vacation Days:

10 Continuing education opportunities? Yes Externs are allowed time off for one professional conference during the externship (may be negotiable). Externs may also have opportunities to take part in manufacturer training sessions, program meetings, and Seminars in Hearing and Communication Sciences (SHACS) on UW campus.

Start Date:

June 2027 Expected hours/days a week: 8 hrs / 5 days 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:

• Basic case history
• Conventional audiometry with adults
• Tympanometry
• Basic report writing
• Basic hearing aid experience
• Counseling on results
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and take part in new experiences Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
• Full case history, focusing on relevant details
• Critical thinking with audiometry, changing protocol based on individual patient factors
• Improved report-writing skills
• Hearing aids/

BAHA:

evaluating need for amplification, selecting appropriate devices, fitting using real ear verification, programming, troubleshooting, answering patient questions appropriately, anticipating potential needs of patient

• Cochlear implants: evaluating candidacy for cochlear implantation, mapping, troubleshooting, counseling on realistic expectations, changing speaking/communication style to ensure patient understanding

• Vestibular:

  Running and interpreting results of VEMP, rotational chair, VNG, posturography
• Independence or near independence in skills listed above
• Continued curiosity and desire for self-improvement in the field of Audiology
• Independence in taking responsibilityfor one's learning
• Counseling specialized to each patient
• Critical thinking during patient interactions, with the flexibility to"change course" from the plan based on patient need while also leading the appointment and displaying confidence to the patient Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern: Never Hearing Screenings Never Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler Never Pediatric evaluations: school-age Everyday Adult hearing evaluations Regularly Tympanometry Regularly Acoustic Reflexes Never Auditory processing evaluations Never Hearing Screenings Rarely Evoked potential assessments Never Intra-operative monitoring cases Rarely Otoacoustic emissions Never Industrial/hearing conservation Regularly Vestibular assessments Never Vestibular rehabilitation Regularly Hearing aids dispensed Regularly Hearing aid selection/fitting Never Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized) Regularly Cochlear implant evaluations Regularly Cochlear implant rehabilitation Rarely Tinnitus assessments Never Tinnitus rehabilitation Rarely Cerumen management Research opportunities?

No The externs will be asked to present their AuD Capstone/research during one of our regular audiology meetings. 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: We have traditionally split up the rotation into quarters and completed an evaluation at the end of each quarter, at which time we may check in with the university. We will also communicate with the university if any concerns arise.

If the university has any specific guidelines, student expectations/assignments, or requirements re: required hours or anything else, we will plan accordingly.

Application Deadline:

August 31st, 2026

Application Requirements:

Letters of Recommendation Resume Letter of request/intent Other Initial Zoom or phone screening; this will be followed by Zoom interviews beginning mid-to-late September. Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process: Send application materials as a complete package and 3 letters of recommendation to externships@fuelmedical.com

Contact Person:

(preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator) Holly Bridges, AuD CCC-A

• uwaudiology@uw.

edu Are all externs supervised? Yes Applicants must have successfully completed all required AuD coursework prior to the start of this externship. Externs with reliable transportation may also have the chance to rotate through one of our additional clinic locations for broader exposure. You will be expected to show progress over the course of the externship and receive at least passing grades on evaluations as determined by your graduate program and clinical preceptors.