WashU Medicine PACS

We are pleased to announce that our 4th-year AuD students have begun their externship placements nationwide. They will gain valuable experience in a range of audiological practices, further developing their skills and expertise. Congratulations to our students! #WashU #audiology

PACS integrates CARL from Ahead Simulations into our AuD curriculum, providing hands-on experience in audiology. Students learn audiometry, masking techniques, hearing loss simulations, earmold impressions, & hearing aid fittings. Learn more at pacs.wustl.edu. #WashU

Alison Brockmeyer, AuD, is a clinical audiologist @washumedicine and an alumna of @WashUPACS with specialties in diagnostic evaluations and hearing aid services. She also serves as a lecturer in the PACS AuD program, and supervises students during clinical rotations. #greatjob

Rosalie Uchanski, PhD and Lisa Davidson, PhD presented their poster on “Performance of Recipients of Cochlear Implants in Adolescence” at the 2025 Conference on Implantable Auditory Prosthesis. Co-authors include Ann E. Geers, PhD and Brent Spehar, PhD. #WashU #cochlearimplants

We are pleased to announce Makayla Dordan as the instructor for Counseling for Audiology during the summer session and Ron Selinger as the instructor for Sign Language III this fall. Both bring valuable experience to our programs. Welcome! #audiology #deafeducation #WashUmedicine

Big applause to all the students who took part in health fairs, community hearing screenings, and other events this academic year! From the Special Olympics Health Fair to the #STL Metropolitan Health Fair, your dedication to the community is truly inspiring! #audiology #hearing

Fireworks are fun—but they can also be very loud! Protect your hearing this Independence Day: *Wear earplugs or earmuffs *Keep a safe distance from fireworks *Remember to protect kids’ ears   Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th holiday from all of us in PACS!

PACS students and clinical audiologist Jennifer Listenberger, AuD, provided free hearing screenings at The Spirit Church Health Fair. Attendees received information on hearing loss, prevention, and available services in #STL. Thank you, all, for your service! #Audiology #hearing

The research team from WashU presented their study on retention in deaf education at the A.G. Bell Global Virtual Symposium. Co-authors included professionals in the field, and Caroline Daughtry was awarded the A.G. Bell Symposium Student Scholarship. Congratulations to all!

The latest issue of WashU's Department of Otolaryngology's "Under the Scope" newsletter is now available, featuring Shannon Lefler, AuD, senior research clinical coordinator and lecturer in PACS. oto.wustl.edu/qa-with-clinic… @WashUMedENT

As the PACS Clinical Education Coordinator, Dr. Rudge works closely with students on their teaching placements, coordinating with sites in St. Louis and nationwide. She brings a wealth of knowledge in early intervention strategies and listening and spoken language. #Deafed

Congratulations to the newly elected AuD student officers and chairs who will be representing the WashU Medicine Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Chapter for the 2025-26 Academic Year! #deafeducation #audiology #washu #washupacs #washumedicine #hearingloss #hearing

Congrats to Casey Reimer & Amanda Rudge for their contribution to the "Handbook for Educating Students with Disabilities." Their chapter on literacy development for students who are deaf/HOH provides valuable insights into this important area of education. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-…

Why WashU? Hands-on experiences, support from faculty and fellow students, and affiliations with CID and other institutions are some of the many reasons why our students chose PACS to obtain degrees in deaf education (MSDE), audiology (AuD), & speech and hearing sciences (PhD).

PACS is proud to be a member of ASHFoundation’s University Engagement Program. As a UEP Ambassador, we aim to raise awareness about the foundation’s research grant, scholarship, & clinical achievement award programs. We're happy to be part of this program! shorturl.at/W1K5f

Audrey Nemeth, MSDE, is a PACS lecturer with extensive experience in Deaf Education. She is a Missouri Campus Coordinator at St. Joseph Hearing + Speech and also worked at Moog Center for Deaf Education and Central Institute for the Deaf. She is a valuable member of our program!

Join us in celebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing month! This is a great reminder to take care of your ears and get your hearing checked regularly. You can make an appointment at @WashUMedENT, 800-437-5430 (or 314-362-7509). Visit asha.org for more info.

We are pleased to recognize the AuD Pediatric Scholars of the 2025 graduating class for their dedication to serving children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Congratulations on your accomplishments! #WashU25 #pediatric #audiology #WashUmedicine #washupacs

We are delighted to announce the 2025 PACS award recipients! Halle Marie Smith, MSDE, has been awarded the Antoinette Frances Dames Award, and Callie Michelle Boren, AuD, has received the Max A. Goldstein Award. Congratulations to both! #WashU25 #audiology #deafeducation

Our student marshal for 2025 was Callie Boren! Callie received her AuD and is also pursuing her PhD in speech and hearing sciences. We're excited to have her represent PACS at the Commencement ceremony held on the Danforth Campus. Congratulations, Callie! #WashU25 #AuD #WashUpacs