The UPMC Department of Audiology offers four AuD externship positions each year. AuD externs have many responsibilities and opportunities in the clinic and will be exposed to a variety of clinic settings and activities across the scope of adult audiology practice. Externs are expected to participate in a variety of learning activities and grow in clinical independence throughout the year.
The following timeline was developed by the Audiology Clinical Education Network and will be utilized by UPMC Department of Audiology:
This timeline does not address the timing for the externship itself, but rather focuses on the process of application, interviews, offers, and acceptance of offers.
All application information must be submitted to the Qualtrics site by 5 p.m. (Eastern) on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Application materials will be reviewed and invitations for the interviews will be extended to a subset of the applicants via email by no later than 5 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The interviews will take place Friday, September 26, 2025. Applicants can opt to come in person or interview virtually on this date.
Required items for student applicants:
Student applicants submitting letters of interest and vitas, clinical instructors or academic instructors submitting letters of recommendation, and externship coordinators submitting letters of introduction/recommendation should upload all application materials to the Qualtrics site. While completing this survey, applicants should indicate whether they plan to interview in person (in Pittsburgh, PA) or virtually (using the Zoom platform).
Qualtrics also provides access to:
If you have questions, please contact Emma Alscher, AuD (UPMC Audiology Externship Coordinator) at alscherer3@upmc.edu.
