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Health Science Starts Here

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More than a university, Salus is a community. Tune in to catch up on the latest stories affecting our students, alumni, faculty, staff and the communities that we serve. 

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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 them for graduate school. For more information about the SLP Post-bacc program, visit salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jun 21, 202411 min

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. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

May 14, 202414 minSeason 6Ep. 4

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. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Apr 09, 202420 minSeason 6Ep. 3

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. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Mar 06, 202416 minSeason 6Ep. 2

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 program at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Feb 06, 202421 minSeason 6Ep. 1

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 Pijanowski '24VRT, '24OM , shares her day in the life as a Salus BLVS student. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jan 29, 202419 minSeason 5Ep. 23

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 blindness and low vision professions, and why people from any background should consider the BLVS program. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jan 04, 202413 minSeason 5Ep. 22

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 accrediting bodies To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Dec 06, 20239 minSeason 5Ep. 21

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 Department of International and Continuing Education, visit salus.edu/international To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Nov 15, 20237 minSeason 5Ep. 20

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 SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Sep 22, 202331 minSeason 5Ep. 19

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.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jun 12, 202318 minSeason 5Ep. 18

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 and more. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jun 05, 20237 minSeason 5Ep. 17

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 Occupational Therapy program, visit salus.edu/OT To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

May 30, 20235 minSeason 5Ep. 16

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 International and Continuing Education, visit salus.edu/international To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Apr 26, 20237 minSeason 5Ep. 15

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 SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Apr 25, 202322 minSeason 5Ep. 14

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. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Apr 04, 202317 minSeason 5Ep. 10

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: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Feb 07, 20236 minSeason 5Ep. 12

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 SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Feb 06, 202322 minSeason 5Ep. 13

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 SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jan 26, 202327 minSeason 5Ep. 11

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: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jan 13, 20237 minSeason 5Ep. 10

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 SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Jan 06, 202325 minSeason 5Ep. 9

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 salus.edu/OP . To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Dec 30, 202212 minSeason 5Ep. 6

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 at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Dec 05, 202224 minSeason 5Ep. 8

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 collaboration when it comes to treating diabetic patients. To learn more about our physician assistant program: salus.edu/Physician-Assistant To learn more about our orthotics and prosthetics program: salus.edu/OP To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.ed...

Nov 25, 202211 minSeason 5Ep. 9

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 about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Nov 18, 202215 minSeason 5Ep. 4

First Year Orthotics & Prosthetics Student Shares Her Experience

In this podcast we talk with Amber Lewis ‘25OP , a first-year student in the inaugural Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program at Salus University. She gives us insight on the program and why she chose Salus O&P. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Nov 08, 20224 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Hearing Aid Industry's Relationship with Salus Audiology

Dr. Victor Bray joins Dr. Aaron Roman to talk about how he uses connections with the hearing aid industry in his classes as well as how these partnerships ultimately help Salus Osborne College of Audiology students understand the industry and how it connects to the profession. To learn more about audiology at Salus, visit salus.edu/OCA To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts...

Oct 28, 202221 minSeason 5Ep. 1

PEI Celebrates Audiology Awareness Month

Pennsylvania Ear Institute's Dr. Rebecca Blaha celebrates Audiology Awareness Month with this quick overview of the profession. Learn more about PEI at SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Oct 21, 20225 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Audiologists' Take on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

In this new series, Pennsylvania Ear Institute's Dr. Rebecca Blaha and Dr. Aaron Roman sit down and talk about over-the-counter hearing aids. Learn more about PEI at SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Oct 18, 202221 minSeason 5Ep. 3
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