Guests: Jack Katz, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, and James Hall III, PhD

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Join Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs - Learning from Legends' series, and co-host Dr. Dakota Sharp, as they celebrate ASHA's 100th anniversary by interviewing two legendary audiologists, Dr. James Hall and Dr. Jack Katz. This episode dives into the extensive careers, groundbreaking research, and invaluable contributions of Dr. Hall and Dr. Katz to the field of audiology. They share personal stories, pivotal moments, and discuss the evolution and future of audiology. A perfect listen for SLPs, audiologists, students, and professionals interested in the history and future of this vital field.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

00:45 Financial and Non-Financial Disclosures

01:25 Introducing the Esteemed Guests

01:45 Dr. James Hall's Background and Career

02:38 Dr. Jack Katz's Background and Career

04:25 Personal Stories and Fun Facts

07:24 Early Career Influences and Audiology Pathways

12:19 Challenges and Resilience in Education

16:29 Early Audiology Interests and Specializations

26:38 Evolution of Auditory Processing Disorders

32:34 Evolution of Clinical Audiology

33:46 The Audiologist's Reference

36:05 Changes in the Handbook of Clinical Audiology

38:09 Pivotal Research in Audiology

51:52 Future of Audiology

55:16 Advice for Aspiring Audiologists

58:15 The Value of Professional Relationships

01:02:15 Conclusion and Contact Information

About the Guests:

James W. Hall III, PhD, is an internationally recognized audiologist with over 40 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, research, and administration. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from American International College, his master's degree in Speech Pathology from Northwestern University, and his Ph.D. in Audiology from Baylor College of Medicine under the direction of James Jerger. During his career, Dr. Hall has held clinical and academic positions in audiology at major medical centers. A founder of the American Academy of Audiology, Dr. Hall has held numerous leadership roles in the organization. Dr. Hall is the author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications, invited articles, and book chapters, as well as 12 textbooks. Dr. Hall currently holds academic appointments as Professor (part-time) at Salus University and the University of Hawaiʻi, as well as a position as Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and other adjunct and visiting professor positions in the USA and abroad.

Dr. Jack Katz has been involved in the study of central auditory disorders for over six decades. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1956 with a degree in Speech Pathology. He went on to receive a master’s degree in Speech Pathology from Syracuse University. Dr. Katz began his doctorate in Speech Pathology, but he switched to Audiology to work with Dr. Aubrey Epstein. He served as a Fulbright-Hays Senior Lecturer at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. He founded the speech and hearing clinic at Menorah Medical Center and taught at the University at Buffalo for 28 years, as well as at the University of Kansas Medical School. Dr. Katz published the first edition of the Handbook of Clinical Audiology in 1972. After retiring from his academic career, he opened a private practice, Auditory Processing Service, in Kansas City, which he has since closed. Dr Katz has edited the sixth and seventh editions of the Handbook of Clinical Audiology, two editions of Therapy for Auditory Processing Disorders, and contributed to numerous articles, research projects, and lectures. And, of course, he helped found IGAPS.