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Global Perspectives in Audiology: Clinical Practice, Education, and Innovation

STUDENT: Global Perspectives in Audiology: Clinical Practice, Education, and Innovation

Friday, April 24, 2026
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM CST
Location: Room 220

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Jane Zankman, MSDE (she/her/hers)

    Student
    Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine

    Disclosure(s): Financial – No financial relationships to disclose; Nonfinancial - Co-Chair of Programs for Student Academy of Audiology Court Appointed Special Advocate for St Louis Vice President Student Academy of Audiology Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine

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    • Presenter(s)

  • Grant D. Searchfield, PhD

    Head of Audiology
    The University of Auckland
    The University of Auckland
    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

    Disclosure(s): Financial - TrueSilence Therapeutics: Intellectual Property/Patents (Ongoing), Ownership Interest (Ongoing), Patent Holder (Ongoing), Research Grant (includes principal investigator, collaborator or consultant and pending grants as well as grants already received) (Ongoing), Royalties (Ongoing); Nonfinancial - No nonfinancial relationships to disclose

  • LS

    Leslie Searchfield

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

  • Bopanna B. Ballachanda, PhD

    Adjunct Professor
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences
    Albuquerque, New Mexico

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

Abstract: Take a trip beyond the United States and learn how audiology looks in different parts of the world. Drawing on careers spanning New Zealand, India, and the United States, panelists will explore global approaches to patient care, training future audiologists, technological innovation, and the evolution of hearing healthcare systems via a lively Q&A format. Join us for a chance to broaden your perspective and learn from audiologists with experience practicing across the globe.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participant will be able to engage with international perspectives on patient care, professional training, and technologies in hearing healthcare.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to discuss global approaches to patient care, audiology education, and technological innovation.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to describe key differences and similarities in audiology practice across international healthcare systems.