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Pediatrics (P)

GR202 - Grand Rounds: Pediatrics

Thursday, April 23, 2026
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM CST
Location: Room 225
Earn 0.15 CEUs
Tier 1
Instructional Level: Intermediate

    Moderator(s)

  • Sarah N. McAlexander, AuD

    Pediatric Audiologist
    Texas Hearing Institute
    Houston, Texas

    Disclosure(s): Financial – No financial relationships to disclose; Nonfinancial - Board of Directors, Texas Academy of Audiology Board of Trustees, AAA Foundation

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    • Presenter(s)

  • Elizabeth West, AuD

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Disclosure(s): Financial – No financial relationships to disclose; Nonfinancial - Board of Directors, Texas Academy of Audiology Board of Trustees, AAA Foundation

  • Bridget Smith, AuD (she/her/hers)

    Pediatric Audiologist
    Children's Minnesota

    Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

  • Debbie Baerlocher, AuD

    Pediatric Audiologist, Pediatric Program Coordinator
    St. Luke's Health System

    Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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    Katie M. Colella, AuD (she/her/hers)

    Clinical Coordinator of Audiology
    Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    Woodridge, Illinois

    Disclosure(s): Financial - Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: Employment (Ongoing); Nonfinancial - No nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Abstract: This session will feature four pediatric audiologists presenting complex clinical cases. The cases presented will cover a variety of pediatric cases, with a focus on innovative treatment and diagnostic protocols and use of novel research and evidence-based practice in a clinical setting. Speakers will highlight the importance of interprofessional collaboration, early identification and intervention of hearing and balance disorders in children, and family centered care. Each speaker will present for fifteen minutes, followed by time for questions from the audience.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the clinical presentation of various etiologies of childhood hearing loss.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to describe various treatment options for pediatric hearing loss based on both etiology and diagnostic testing.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the importance of interdisciplinary practice in pediatrics.