About Us
We prepare future audiologists through hands-on training, community-based partnerships and a commitment to academic, clinical and research excellence.
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Welcome from program director
It is my privilege to serve as the program director for the incredible program we have here. UofL houses the first AuD program in the nation, and we strive to constantly build upon that legacy through innovative and state-of-the-art clinical and academic education. Our faculty, staff, clinicians and researchers are committed to excellence in audiology education, clinical training and research. Our mission is to prepare highly competent, ethical and practice-ready audiologists who are equipped to meet the hearing and balance needs of individuals across the lifespan.
Our program is housed within the School of Medicine, providing a distinctive environment that integrates academic preparation with clinical and translational practice. Students benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, allied health professionals and community partners across medical, educational and community-based settings. This structure allows for a depth and breadth of training that reflects the realities of contemporary clinical practice.
We emphasize a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, ensuring that students develop the ability to critically evaluate research, apply clinical reasoning and deliver effective, individualized care. Through extensive hands-on clinical experiences, students gain proficiency in evaluation, treatment and professional practice competencies while working with diverse populations and clinical settings.
Our faculty are actively engaged in teaching, clinical service and research. Every educator is committed to the teaching mission of our program, with a rich breadth of expertise and skill that enriches the student experience and supports a curriculum that is both rigorous and clinically relevant.
We are equally committed to community engagement and professional leadership. Our partnerships with local, regional, national and even international organizations provide meaningful opportunities for service, outreach and applied learning, while also addressing critical needs within our communities.
Whether you are a prospective student exploring graduate education, a clinical or community partner seeking collaboration or a colleague in the field, I invite you to learn more about our program. We are confident that you will find a training environment that is challenging, supportive and aligned with the highest standards of the profession. We look forward to supporting your development and to advancing the field of audiology together.
Accreditation
The mission of the University of Louisville's Division of Audiology
To be a vital component in the University of Louisville's quest to become a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university and to excel in the education of audiologists for careers in teaching, research, patient care and community service. To achieve this mission, the Division of Audiology will continually seek improvement and excellence within the four pillars of Education, Clinical Care, Research and Community Engagement. We will:
- Provide the highest quality professional education for our students on the academic and clinical foundations of audiology in a way that conforms to the national standards and promotes critical thinking
- Deliver evidence-based patient-centered care in all aspects of audiology practice
- Conduct research that contributes to improved patient outcomes and includes dissemination of findings to the national and international professional community
- Engage in the community via partnerships and collaboration
Goals of the Division of Audiology
To fulfill this mission, the Division of Audiology will promote the following professional practice competencies in all students:
- Clinical faculty will model accountability and integrity in all clinical encounters.
- Students will have the opportunity to achieve effective, empathetic and culturally competent communication skills through practice in the classroom, standardized patient labs and via mentored patient encounters in the clinic.
- Opportunities to practice clinical decision making and to make evidence-based recommendations will occur in both the classroom and the clinic.
- Professional duty and collaborative practice will be discussed in the classroom and modeled in the clinic.