This episode features Tanvir Kalam, a second year speech language pathology graduate students at CU Boulder. This week he goes into detail about applying to, accepting, and interning at the VA Hospital. Tanvir explains gives great advice about applying the VA as an SLP intern and as a CFY! He also explains how the VA hospital is different than civilian hospitals - including that it's three settings in one!

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This episode features Molly McGuire and Mattie Kennedy, two second year speech pathology graduate students at CU Boulder. This week our two guests, and host Christy share their unique experiences during their internships in the public school and private schools. Each guests shares aspects they enjoyed, things they have learned along the way, what they didn't like, and so much more. If you are interested in becoming a school based SLP, or are deciding between the different school settings you might be interested in, this is a great place to start. We also hit on some of the things that caught us the most off guard!

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Molly on Instagram @mollynmcguire

Mattie on Instagram @mkennnedy9

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This episode features Andrea Toth, an Alsaska based SLP and her daughter, Danielle Toth, first year SLP graduate student at University of Utah. Andrea comes to us as a pediatric speech therapist, private practice owner, and mom of two. Danielle comes to us from the trenches of graduate school, daughter of Andrea, and a neonatal and research enthusiast. On this episode, we chat about the unique experience of having a parent or child pursing the same career path as one another (specifically how individual and unique journeys intersect) and the joy of getting to chat about our passions on this platform! We are also blessed with a kind and loving full circle moment you can only get from a close family relationship!

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You can also find her Private Practice HERE

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This episode features Kennedy Wilkins, a graduate student at UNC at Chapel Hill. On this episode, Kennedy provides insights into her speech language pathology graduate school experience, including the mistakes made waiting for acceptances. Through her experiences she encourages and promotes being open to the possibilities of all areas of the field. !

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This episode features Michelle Andrews, a pediatric speech language pathologist, private practice owner, TPT and Boom learning account, and is a podcast host. On this episode, Michelle gives us tons of valuable information about opening a private practice, including going into details about gaining clients, navigating insurance policies, and obtaining materials! Michelle also goes into details about obtaining CEUs, and the importance of being informed about your state's requirements so that you do not over pay for your credits - even better than that, Michelle's podcast, Pep Talk Podcast for SLPs offers the opportunity for just that!! So please go check out her podcast to learn more!

You can find Michelle on:

- Instagram: @peptalkforslps

- Podcast Website

- TPT

- Boom Store

Resources Discussed:

- Cued Creative Private Practice Handbook

- Softwares for PP: Jane App and SimplePractice

- Website Templates/Branding: Cued Creative and Pediatric Speech Stars

- Frog TPT (first one Michelle created): "Where" Questions

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This episode features Tracie Bearden, a brain injury advocate, specialist, and educator. Beyond her experiences working with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and in the acute care setting, Tracie has also had her own TBI experience that resulted in optic neuropathy and a mild-moderate hypoxic concussion. On this episode, Tracie details how this experience informs her treatment approaches, informs listeners about various setting and opportunities speech pathologists can work in in the medical setting, cracks the PRN during the CFY code, and provides insight into her journey to her perfect setting.

**ASSAULT TRIGGER WARNING**

On this episode we discuss assault. Although details are not mentioned, a warning is warranted. For those who wish to skip over the incident entirely, the time stamp for the story is as follows: 20:19 - 22:23

You can follow Tracie on:

- Instagram: @Tracieb.slp

- Tiktok: @Tracie.slp

- Website: TBI MedSLP

- Med SLP Chit Chat

Resources:

- HoneyComb Speech

- CBIS

- CanvasRebel Article

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This episode features Samantha Bravo, a graduate student at Stony Brook University. Her areas of interest include adult acute care and dysphagia. Sam shares with us about her univeristies unique offerings, including a simulator to practice on, out placements for clinical, and more! We also throw in a fun this or that section to get to know Sam a little better!

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This episode features George Barnes, a dysphagia specialist also known as dysphagia dude. On this episode, George teaches us the Mendelsohn and Masako swallow maneuvers, shares additional insights into working in a hospital, LTAC, and SNF, and how he created a decision journal to help recall thoughts and decisions made regarding clinical decisions. He also shares about a course he is offering about Medically Complex Decision Making!!

You can find George on:

- Instagram: ⁠@dysphagiadude

- Website: Dysphagia Dude

Resources Discussed:

- Ice Chip Protocol

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This episode features Nashifa Momin, an Atlanta based CICU SLP. On this episode, Nashifa shares details about working in the CICU with infants and how to get your foot in the door. We also got into some conversations about CF licensure which lead me into some research for you all! Plus, we sprinkle in some conversations about the SLPD!

You can find Nashifa on:

- Instagram: @nashifa

- Cookie Instagram: @atlcookiejar

- Email: [email protected]

Resources Discussed:

- National Pediatric Cardiology Collaborative: NPCQIC

- Catherine Shaker: Seminars

- Erin Ross: Soffi Method

- State Licensure Google Doc

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This episode features Amanda Stead and Jordan Tinsley, two wonderfully engaged and caring professors at Pacific University! On this episode, Jordan and Amanda discuss how their department has embedded DEIA practices into the culture of their program, including some questions asked during the interview process (for students AND faculty), and they give real world examples of how these practices look for them.

You can find Amanda and Jordan through the University's CSD Instagram: @pacificu_csd, on Facebook or on their website, Pacific University Oregon.

**Disclaimer: Amanda has exited her hustler era, and cannot be found on the internet**

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