Boston University Speech Pathology Mock Interview
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Which area of speech-language pathology research piques your interest the most?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
There are many areas of research you could place your focus on while completing your speech pathology education at Boston University. Every Speech Pathologist has different interests, so feel free to share yours. According to ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association), some of the most common clinical topics in speech-language pathology include:
- Aging
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Cochlear Implants
- End-of-Life Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
- Prosthetic Devices for Voice, Speech, and Swallowing
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator Dependence
Be prepared to talk to the admissions team about your research interests, being sure to let your passion shine through when you respond.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"There are many areas of clinical research that interest me; however, if I had to choose one research topic, in particular, it would be social communication disorders or SCDs. The topic of SCDs is so broad, and there is so much for us yet to learn. I find myself incredibly curious about how communication disorders come about and the impact on the patient when participating in social settings, developing all types of relationships, and even achieving academic or career success. Since SCDs can co-occur with other conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, they are sometimes overlooked and untreated."
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