Ten years from now, Audiology is going to look very different; it remains critical to position ourselves to play a key role in preparing for and shaping the Audiology future we want. “Creating the Future Together” is the theme for AAA 2020 and inspiration for program content. Ten different two-hour Featured Sessions will be presented in New Orleans by leaders in the field of audiology, hearing science, and related professional areas beginning on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 1 through the morning of Saturday, April 4. You will want to stay in New Orleans through Saturday morning for sure!
Wednesday, April 1, 2:30–4:30 pm
Pharma Audiology: Prescriptions Beyond Hearing Aids
O’Neil Guthrie, PhD; Thanos Tzounpoulos, PhD
Thursday, April 2, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Coding Updates for 2020
Christine Brown, AuD; Jennifer Frank, AuD; Anna Jilla, AuD, PhD; Alyssa Needleman, PhD; and Brad Stach, PhD
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and PSAPs
Kristi Oeding, AuD; Nick Reed, PhD, Adam Voss, AuD
Thursday, April 2, 2:30–4:30 pm
Hidden Hearing Loss and Processing Speech in Noise: What Audiologists Need to Know and Practice Now
Bharath Chandrasekaran, PhD; Edward Lobarinas, PhD
Friday, April 3, 7:45–9:45 am
Hearing Aids in Review: 2019
Catherine Palmer, PhD; Gus Mueller, PhD; and Robert Turner, PhD
Friday, April 3, 10:15–11:45 am
Enhancing Auditory Experience in Children with Hearing Aids
Marion Downs Lecture in Pediatric Audiology
Ryan McCreery, PhD
Friday, April 3, 2:30–4:30 pm
The Continuum of Care for Treating Hearing Loss: Incorporating Cochlear Implants into Audiology Practice
Moderated by Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD
Women in Audiology: Addressing Implicit Bias to Transform Your Work Culture
Laurel Gregory, MA; Kari Morgenstein, AuD; Erin Schafer, PhD; Hillary Snapp, AuD; Amy Badatubner, AuD; and Therese Walden, AuD
