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Health Science Starts Here

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More than a university, Salus is a community. Tune in to catch up on the latest stories affecting our students, alumni, faculty, staff and the communities that we serve.

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Episodes

Behind the Scenes at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute

March 06, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode, Lindsay Bondurant, PhD, discusses her wide-ranging role as Director of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, and what she loves about working in the clinic and at Salus University.  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Behind the Scenes at the Speech-Language Institute

February 06, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this podcast, Taylor Evans, Speech-Language Institute office manager, Bob Serianni,  program director, and Kara Maharay, director of clinical education, discuss new initiatives in the clinic, and what they love most about the SLP program at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Day in the Life of a Blindness and Low Vision Professional

January 29, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this podcast, BLVS alumni Katelyn (Kate) Maffei, MEd ‘21, TVI, VRT, and Kinshasa Coghill, MS ‘02, CLVT, CVRT, OMS, discuss their daily routines in their blindness and low vision professions, and current student Carolyn Pijanowski '24VRT, '24OM, shares her day in the life as a Salus BLVS student.  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Why Become a Blindness and Low Vision Professional?

January 04, 2024 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MB

In this podcast, BLVS alumni Katelyn Maffei, MEd '21, VRT '22, and Kinshasa Coghill, MS '02, CLVT '02, CVRT '02, OMS '23, along with Carolyn Pijanowski, '24MS VRT, '24O&M, share their stories of discovering the blindness and low vision professions, and why people from any background should consider the BLVS program. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

What's New in the SLP Program?

December 06, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MB

In this podcast, Speech-Language Pathology department chair, Bob Serianni, discusses new projects in the SLP department and demystifies the process of reaccreditation. *All accreditation pending approval by the respective accrediting bodies To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Optometry Students from Finland Strengthen Their Clinical Skills at Salus

November 15, 2023 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MB

In this podcast, Optometry students Ansii Hakala and Ritva Kahlos from Oulu University in Finland discuss their clinical training at Salus and how the program is broadening their perspective on eye care.  To learn more about the Department of International and Continuing Education, visit salus.edu/international To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Deaf Awareness Month

September 22, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

In this month's PEI podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha and guest Dr. Kathleen Riley discuss the history and importance of Deaf Awareness Month. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

There is No Best Hearing Aid

June 12, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha explains why there's no world's best hearing aid. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Deep Dive into the Audiology Program and Tips for Applying

June 05, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MB

In this podcast, we hear from Christopher Speece, assistant director of Admissions at Salus University. He explains everything you need to know about the Audiology program, including the application process, requirements, curriculum, facilities and more. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Deep Dive into the Occupational Therapy Program and Tips for Applying

May 30, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MB

In this podcast we talk with Tara Schumacher, an Assistant Director of Admissions at Salus University. She tells us about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and tips and tricks for applying. To learn more about the Occupational Therapy program, visit salus.edu/OT To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Master of Science in Clinical Optometry's 7th Cohort Prepares for Lab

April 26, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MB

In this podcast, students from the seventh cohort of the Master of Science in Clinical Optometry international program share why they chose Salus and what they hope to get out of their time here. To learn more about the Department of International and Continuing Education, visit salus.edu/international To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Tinnitus Treatment and Management Options

April 25, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha explains some treatment management options for a Tinnitus diagnosis. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

SLP Goes to Turks & Caicos with Therapy Abroad

April 04, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this podcast, Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, talks with students who traveled to Turks & Caicos to practice real-life clinical skills in that community. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

SLP Alumna Comes Back to Teach Post-bacc Students

February 07, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MB

Lauren Bevan, MS '17, CCC-SLP, talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about her involvement as an adjunct faculty member in the Post-baccalaureate SLP Track. Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Tinnitus Management Overview

February 06, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha talks with Dr. Martin Pienkowski about tinnitus management. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Factors Affecting the Cost of Hearing Aids

January 26, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha talks with Dr. Harvey Abrams about factors that affect the cost of over-the-counter hearing aids and prescription hearing aids. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Student Talks About the Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track

January 13, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MB

India Jenkins-Brown PBSL '22, '24SLP talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about her experience in the Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track at Salus University. Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Auditory Processing Disorders

January 06, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this PEI Podcast, Drs. Blaha, Roman, and Ayars explain what an auditory processing disorder is and how audiologists can help. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Deep Dive into the Orthotics & Prosthetics Program and Tips for Applying

December 30, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Rachael Snodgrass, Assistant Director of Admissions. She talks to us about the admissions process for the O&P program and tips and tricks for applying. To learn more about the O&P program, visit salus.edu/OP.  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Transferring into Salus University's Speech-Language Pathology Program

December 05, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this podcast, Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, talks with two students who transferred into Salus' SLP program from other graduate programs. They talk about their past experiences and how at home they feel at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Transferring into Salus University's Speech-Language Pathology Program

December 05, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this podcast, Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, talks with two students who transferred into Salus' SLP program from other graduate programs. They talk about their past experiences and how at home they feel at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

O&Ps and PAs Take an Interprofessional Approach with Diabetes Patients

November 25, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Cara Orr, an assistant professor in the physician assistant program, and Julie Quinlan, an instructor in the orthotics and prosthetics program. They talk to us about the importance of interprofessional collaboration when it comes to treating diabetic patients. To learn more about our physician assistant program: salus.edu/Physician-Assistant To learn more about our orthotics and prosthetics program: salus.edu/OP To learn more about our podcast series, visit sa...

Post-bacc SLP Track Faculty Brings Outside Perspective

November 18, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Randy Dubin talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about his involvement as a faculty member in the Post-baccalaureate SLP Track while also working full-time at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

First Year Orthotics & Prosthetics Student Shares Her Experience

November 08, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MB

 In this podcast we talk with Amber Lewis ‘25OP, a first-year student in the inaugural Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program at Salus University. She gives us insight on the program and why she chose Salus O&P.  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Hearing Aid Industry's Relationship with Salus Audiology

October 28, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Dr. Victor Bray joins Dr. Aaron Roman to talk about how he uses connections with the hearing aid industry in his classes as well as how these partnerships ultimately help Salus Osborne College of Audiology students understand the industry and how it connects to the profession. To learn more about audiology at Salus, visit salus.edu/OCA To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

PEI Celebrates Audiology Awareness Month

October 21, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MB

Pennsylvania Ear Institute's Dr. Rebecca Blaha celebrates Audiology Awareness Month with this quick overview of the profession. Learn more about PEI at SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track Offers Opportunities for Salus Students and Faculty

October 21, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

John Rose talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about his involvement as a faculty member in the new Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track at Salus University. Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slp To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Audiologists' Take on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

October 18, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this new series, Pennsylvania Ear Institute's Dr. Rebecca Blaha and Dr. Aaron Roman sit down and talk about over-the-counter hearing aids. Learn more about PEI at SalusUhealth.com/PEI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

SLP Professor From Taiwan Shares Her Salus Experience

September 03, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

Salus had the opportunity to host Speech-Language Pathology students from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan. In this podcast, the students' professor sat down with Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, and spoke with him about her experience at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Ambassador Program Strengthens Leadership & Interprofessional Skills

August 23, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MB

Salus University's Ambassador Program is comprised of a select group of students across all programs who represent the University. In this podcast, we talk with Emaree Stone ‘25OD and Madison Gates ‘23SLP, who tell us about their rewarding experience of being Salus Ambassadors. To learn more about student life at Salus, you can visit salus.edu/life To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

SLP Students from Taiwan Share Their Salus Experience

August 13, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Salus had the opportunity to host Speech-Language Pathology students from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan. In this podcast, the students sit down with Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, and talk to him about their experience at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

SLP Students From Taiwan Share Their Salus Experience

August 13, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Salus had the opportunity to host Speech-Language Pathology students from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan. In this podcast, the students sit down with Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, and spoke with him about their experience at Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

SPACERS Club Advocates for Blindness and Low Vision Professions

July 28, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MB

In this podcast, we talk to Carolyn Pijanowski, '24MS VRT, '24O&M, who is also the president of SPACERS, a student organization that promotes the blindness and low vision profession. She talks to us about the organization's goals and projects for this upcoming school year.  To learn more about Blindness and Low Vision Studies and the SPACERS club at Salus, visit salus.edu/BLVS  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Student Fieldwork at the Occupational Therapy Institute

July 06, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MB

In this podcast, we talk with two second-year occupational therapy (OT) students, Xin Song and Michelle Berg, who are completing their field work at the Occupational Therapy Institute (OTI) of Salus University. They talk to us about the unique clinical and management skills that they've gained, and how they'll utilize them in their future healthcare careers.  To learn more about the Occupational Therapy Institute visit SalusUhealth.com/OTI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salu...

Meet the Speech-Language Institute's Clinical Educators, Part 2

May 27, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Get to know some of the Speech-Language Institute's clinical educators with this Q&A hosted by the head of the Speech-Language Pathology Department, Bob Serianni. Learn more about SLI at SalusUhealth.com/SLI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Meet the Speech-Language Institute's Clinical Educators, Part 1

May 20, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Get to know some of the Speech-Language Institute's clinical educators with this Q&A hosted by the head of the Speech-Language Pathology Department, Bob Serianni. Learn more about SLI at SalusUhealth.com/SLI To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Breaking the Mold With New Orthotics and Prosthetics Program

May 05, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Chad Duncan, PhD, CRC, CPO, chair of the new Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) Program at Salus University. With a fall 2022 program launch date, he talks to us about what the program will be like and what students will get out of it. For more information about the Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Salus, you can visit salus.edu/OP To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Neurological Visual Impairment in Children and BLVS

April 28, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Fabiana Perla, Chair of the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) at Salus University, Katherine Alstrin, EdD SPED| TVI/COMS, Adjunct Faculty in the Department of BLVS, and Staci Wills, MS, Ed, COMS, a teacher of students with visual impairments. They talk to us about the Neurological Visual Impairment in Children course and its uniqueness to Salus and the BLVS field.  To learn more about this course and BLVS at Salus, you can visit salus.edu/bl...

The Importance of Student Council at Salus

April 21, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

In this podcast we talk with Sierra Niesen, executive board student council treasurer, and Chase Sereno, student member of the board of trustees (SMOTBOT). They talk to us about the importance of student council on campus and their experience on the board.  To learn more about student life at Salus you can visit salus.edu/life To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Aphasia Client at the SLI Shares His Progress of Recovery

April 15, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MB

Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a client shares his story and how he ended up at the SLI with a student clinician and preceptor. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Deep Dive into the Post-baccalaureate Program and Tips for Applying

April 08, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Candida Mulligan, an admissions officer in Salus University’s Office of Admissions. She talks to us about the Post-baccalaureate program and how it is unique to Salus. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

How a Client Strengthened Their Speech & Language Skills at SLI After a Brain Bleed

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MB

Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a client shares his story and how he ended up at the SLI with a student clinician and preceptor. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Deep Dive into the Speech-Language Pathology Program and Tips for Applying

February 18, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Larry Walsh, associate director of Admissions at Salus University. He talks to us about the Speech-Language Pathology program and tips and tricks for applying.  For more information about the Speech-Language Pathology program, you can visit salus.edu/SLP To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Occupational Therapy versus Physical Therapy

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Brianna Brim, MOT, OTR/L, CPAM, CLIPP, director of the Occupational Therapy Institute (OTI) and an assistant professor of Occupational Therapy (OT). Second year OT students — Bradley Hess, Aditi Kadakia and Rachel Boas — join in. They talk to us about the difference between OT and physical therapy (PT) and why they chose Salus University’s OT program.  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Aphasia Patient Shares Her Story of Recovery at SLI

January 28, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this podcast Bob Serianni talks with student Hannah Perloff, clinical educator Anne Marie Ruckdeschel, and SLI client Jenn Derry.  They talk with Jenn as she shares her story of living with aphasia and the treatment she receives at the Speech-Language Institute. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Aphasia Client Shares Her Story of Recovery at SLI

January 28, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this podcast Bob Serianni talks with student Hannah Perloff, clinical educator Anne Marie Ruckdeschel, and SLI client Jenn Derry.  They talk with Jenn as she shares her story of living with aphasia and the treatment she receives at the Speech-Language Institute.  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Peer Mentoring Program Helps Students Become Adjusted to Salus

January 21, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MB

 In this podcast, we talk with Salus students and staff who participate in the peer mentoring program on campus. They discuss the benefits of the program and why it's important to get involved.  To learn more about the Peer Mentoring Program, you can email [email protected] To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

The Benefits of Transitioning from a Master to a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Salus

December 28, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Tavii El, MSOT ’21, and Mary Zhu, MSOT ‘21, two students currently in the University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. They discuss their transition from Salus' Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program to the OTD program, and the benefits of completing it all back to back at Salus University.  To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Deep Dive into the Biomedicine Program

December 03, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, director of Salus University's Biomedicine program, dean of Research, and professor in the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO). He talks to us about the uniqueness of the Biomedicine program and how it can advance any healthcare career. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

A Client From SLI's Traumatic Brain Injury Group Shares His Story

November 26, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MB

Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, an SLI client shares his story of how speech therapy and Salus students helped him after his stroke. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts