Career Opportunities in Audiology
The Division of Audiology at Cincinnati Children's offers a number of career opportunities for students and healthcare professionals.
Clinical Training
Fourth Year Audiology Externship
We offer 3 full-time paid clinical externships that start in mid-May. One position is a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellowship. The LEND trainee position focuses on leadership and development in addition to clinical experience. All candidates will be considered for the LEND position unless they have already completed a LEND traineeship.
Externs are hired for an ~11 month competency-based clinical experience. Externs will complete a rotation at the main campus and a neighborhood location. Students will have a primary preceptor at each location and participate in several specialty areas of pediatric audiology including:
- Inpatient
- Hearing aids
- Cochlear implants
- Balance assessment
- Bone conduction devices
- Electrophysiologic assessment
- Auditory processing evaluations
Students interested in a fourth year placement should submit the following documentation in the order listed below (as one PDF document):
- Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
- Include a paragraph about why you are interested in LEND
- If you already completed a LEND traineeship, please write that in your letter
- Resume
- Graduate Transcript (unofficial will suffice)
- Three Recommendation Forms are required and can be completed online. This form is in substitution of a letter of recommendation. The individual filling out the form should be able to speak to your clinical skills.
LEND Training Program
The Cincinnati LEND Program is part of a national network of 52 LEND programs across the country. The overall mission of LEND is to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with, or at risk for, neurodevelopmental and related disabilities including autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In addition to obtaining proficiency in the competencies listed above, the LEND trainee will have a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, serve on an interdisciplinary team, conduct research and strengthen problem-solving skills essential for pediatric audiology. Participation in this program enhances professional growth and marketability post-graduation.
On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, students will be participating in activities related to the LEND curriculum, including leadership, interdisciplinary and family observations, and group research projects. Please visit the LEND program site for additional information.
Application Timeline
We have agreed to follow the application timeline proposed by the Audiology Clinical Education Network.
- Application deadline: September 17, 2025
- Video interviews begin September 23, 2025
- Final interviews will be October 15, 2025
For more information, contact:
Crystal Kudirka, AuD
859-344-4735
audiologyeducation@cchmc.org
Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Division of Audiology will be hosting a virtual information session and Q & A to discuss externship opportunities, including the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) trainee program. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend our virtual information session on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12pm (EST). Please use the link below to register. After registration is completed you will receive a confirmation email containing a link for the forum. Please allow 24 hours (or 1 business day) for receipt of confirmation email. Registration will close at 5pm (EST) on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Learn more and register.
Professionals
Join our dedicated, enthusiastic staff of audiologists as we deliver quality hearing health care to a diverse pediatric population in the largest, state-of-the-art pediatric audiology center in the country.
We enjoy a diverse, dynamic environment with a population of children of all ages, medical histories and developmental levels. Our audiologists enjoy the rewards and growth that come with the ability to brainstorm with a large staff and the freedom to specialize within the field of pediatric audiology.
At Cincinnati Children's, we have the opportunity to collaborate with top physicians and specialists in the various fields, including:
- Otolaryngology
- Neonatology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Genetics
- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- Social Work
- Fetal Care
- Hematology / Oncology
Employees here enjoy excellent benefits and generous tuition reimbursement provided by an institution named one of the best children’s hospitals for more than 15 years by U.S. News & World Report.
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