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Episodes
104 episodes
Speech-Language Pathology Post-bacc Students Discuss the Career Pivot to SLP
In this episode, SLP Post-bacc Program Coordinator Kimberly Cafarella, MS, CCC-SLP, talks to students Lina "LJ" Jaquez-Ly '24PBSLP and Fatmira "Mira" Gobeljic '24PBSLP about how why they chose the SLP Post-bacc and how the program has prepared ...
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A Deep Dive into Occupational Therapy Fieldwork
In this podcast, Dr. Anna Grasso talks to second-year Occupational Therapy students Anita Werner '24MSOT and Meghan Seitter '24MSOT about their fieldwork placements thus far, and how these experiences are shaping their future careers.
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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The AUD and SLP Approach to Aural Rehab
In this PEI podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha talks to SLP program chair Bob Serianni about the intersections of audiology and speech-language pathology in aural rehab, and the importance of taking an interprofessional approach.
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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20:05

Behind the Scenes at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute
In this episode, Lindsay Bondurant, PhD, discusses her wide-ranging role as Director of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, and what she loves about working in the clinic and at Salus University.
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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16:05

Behind the Scenes at the Speech-Language Institute
In this podcast, Taylor Evans, Speech-Language Institute office manager, Bob Serianni, program director, and Kara Maharay, director of clinical education, discuss new initiatives in the clinic, and what they love most about the SLP progra...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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21:09

A Day in the Life of a Blindness and Low Vision Professional
In this podcast, BLVS alumni Katelyn (Kate) Maffei, MEd ‘21, TVI, VRT, and Kinshasa Coghill, MS ‘02, CLVT, CVRT, OMS, discuss their daily routines in their blindness and low vision professions, and current student Carolyn Pijan...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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Why Become a Blindness and Low Vision Professional?
In this podcast, BLVS alumni Katelyn Maffei, MEd '21, VRT '22, and Kinshasa Coghill, MS '02, CLVT '02, CVRT '02, OMS '23, along with Carolyn Pijanowski, '24MS VRT, '24O&M, share their stories of discovering the blindnes...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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What's New in the SLP Program?
In this podcast, Speech-Language Pathology department chair, Bob Serianni, discusses new projects in the SLP department and demystifies the process of reaccreditation. *All accreditation pending approval by the respective accreditin...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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9:26

Optometry Students from Finland Strengthen Their Clinical Skills at Salus
In this podcast, Optometry students Ansii Hakala and Ritva Kahlos from Oulu University in Finland discuss their clinical training at Salus and how the program is broadening their perspective on eye care. To learn more about the Dep...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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Deaf Awareness Month
In this month's PEI podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha and guest Dr. Kathleen Riley discuss the history and importance of Deaf Awareness Month. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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30:39

There is No Best Hearing Aid
In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha explains why there's no world's best hearing aid.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.c...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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17:36

A Deep Dive into the Audiology Program and Tips for Applying
In this podcast, we hear from Christopher Speece, assistant director of Admissions at Salus University. He explains everything you need to know about the Audiology program, including the application process, requirements, curriculum, facilities...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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A Deep Dive into the Occupational Therapy Program and Tips for Applying
In this podcast we talk with Tara Schumacher, an Assistant Director of Admissions at Salus University. She tells us about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and tips and tricks for applying.To learn more about the Occu...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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Master of Science in Clinical Optometry's 7th Cohort Prepares for Lab
In this podcast, students from the seventh cohort of the Master of Science in Clinical Optometry international program share why they chose Salus and what they hope to get out of their time here.To learn more about the Department of Int...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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Tinnitus Treatment and Management Options
In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha explains some treatment management options for a Tinnitus diagnosis.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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21:44

SLP Goes to Turks & Caicos with Therapy Abroad
In this podcast, Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, talks with students who traveled to Turks & Caicos to practice real-life clinical skills in that community.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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17:02

SLP Alumna Comes Back to Teach Post-bacc Students
Lauren Bevan, MS '17, CCC-SLP, talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about her involvement as an adjunct faculty member in the Post-baccalaureate SLP Track.Learn more about the track at:
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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6:28

Tinnitus Management Overview
In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha talks with Dr. Martin Pienkowski about tinnitus management.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit Salu...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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21:58

Factors Affecting the Cost of Hearing Aids
In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha talks with Dr. Harvey Abrams about factors that affect the cost of over-the-counter hearing aids and prescription hearing aids.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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26:31

Student Talks About the Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track
India Jenkins-Brown PBSL '22, '24SLP talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about her experience in the Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track at Salus University.Learn more about the track at:
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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7:18

Auditory Processing Disorders
In this PEI Podcast, Drs. Blaha, Roman, and Ayars explain what an auditory processing disorder is and how audiologists can help.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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25:25

A Deep Dive into the Orthotics & Prosthetics Program and Tips for Applying
In this podcast, we talk with Rachael Snodgrass, Assistant Director of Admissions. She talks to us about the admissions process for the O&P program and tips and tricks for applying.To learn more about the O&P program, visit
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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Transferring into Salus University's Speech-Language Pathology Program
In this podcast, Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, talks with two students who transferred into Salus' SLP program from other graduate programs. They talk about their past experiences and how at home they feel...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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23:59

O&Ps and PAs Take an Interprofessional Approach with Diabetes Patients
In this podcast, we talk with Cara Orr, an assistant professor in the physician assistant program, and Julie Quinlan, an instructor in the orthotics and prosthetics program. They talk to us about the importance of interprofessional collaboratio...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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Post-bacc SLP Track Faculty Brings Outside Perspective
Randy Dubin talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about his involvement as a faculty member in the Post-baccalaureate SLP Track while also working full-time at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Learn more abo...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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