Developing expertise in voice disorders takes more than what is learned in graduate school. In this episode of Brainstorms, host Renee Garrett, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is joined by Moriah Douglas, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how mentorship, clinical experience, and lifelong learning help speech-language pathologists build confidence in the assessment and treatment of voice disorders.
Together, they share practical strategies for finding mentors, gaining meaningful clinical experience, expanding knowledge through continuing education, and navigating the transition from novice clinician to confident voice specialist. They also discuss the importance of collaborating with otolaryngologists, singing voice specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary voice care team to improve patient outcomes.
Whether you're a clinical fellow, an early-career SLP, or an experienced clinician looking to grow your voice practice, this episode offers practical guidance for building clinical expertise through mentorship, curiosity, and evidence-based practice.
Together, they share practical strategies for finding mentors, gaining meaningful clinical experience, expanding knowledge through continuing education, and navigating the transition from novice clinician to confident voice specialist. They also discuss the importance of collaborating with otolaryngologists, singing voice specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary voice care team to improve patient outcomes.
Whether you're a clinical fellow, an early-career SLP, or an experienced clinician looking to grow your voice practice, this episode offers practical guidance for building clinical expertise through mentorship, curiosity, and evidence-based practice.
