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Dear Clinical Faculty Colleagues,

Autumn is in the air, and the change in seasons is a reminder that time does not stand still. As we begin another academic year, the remarkable history of the School’s 50 years (1969-2019) converges with the welcoming of a new cohort of inquiring minds who are eager to become the next generation of clinicians. This juxtaposition of the past, present, and future was splendidly highlighted at our 50th Anniversary celebration, which took place on September 13. It was a day filled with reuniting old friends and colleagues, showcasing the School’s current academic, clinical, and research programs, and reflecting on how far the professions have come since 1969 and what the next 50 years might hold. One of the highlights for me was seeing a large number of alumni, many of whom have continued their relationships with the School over the years by serving as clinical educators, instructors, representatives on committees, and collaborators. I am very proud of our clinical faculty’s enthusiasm and advocacy for the professions, dedication to student-clinician development, and manifold service to the School, the university, and the larger community!

To those of you who are beginning as new clinical educators, as well as to those who are returning, a hearty welcome and handshake of appreciation for your generosity and commitment to training and mentoring generations of clinicians!

Best wishes, and hope to see you at the Speech and Hearing B.C. conference in October.

Jeff Small, Ph.D., Director & Associate Professor
Sasha Brown and Marcia Choi at the SASS 50th Anniversary Poster Presentation September 13, 2019.
Clinical Coordinators celebrating the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Sept. 13.
Sasha Brown, Darlene Hicks, Cheryl McGee, Jamie Baudru, Sandy Taylor, and Marcia Choi. Missing: Eavan Sinden.
Firstly, let me take this opportunity to sincerely thank you all for supervising our students over this Fall term. September is often a busy time and we appreciate the extra planning that goes into preparing for students’ arrival.
 
There are a few SLP Externship 3 related reminders to share with you all, as the Midterm Evaluation approaches, and as students become more independent at your site.
 
Externship 3 is unique, in that the students spend 2 days on site with you, and 2 days in the classroom.  This split schedule can sometimes be overwhelming for students: this might be evident at the beginning of the placement as the students get accustomed to switching between their student and professional identities; or as the placement progresses and demands in the School setting (e.g. assignments/exams) become greater. To facilitate students’ ability to effectively manage their time and commitments, we ask that you keep within the homework guidelines for externships, which is no more than 2-hours of homework/self-study per externship day.
 
Another aspect of Externship 3 which distinguishes it from other rotations is the fact that while students have all had two prior clinical experiences before they come to you, this may still be their first time with a given population. Expectations of the student may need to be altered initially, however the learning curve should be less steep as students come to this rotation with many transferrable skills across sites and populations. We recommend reviewing the CE Handbook which highlights some goals for First Externship with Children and First Externship with Adults, as well as the week-by week guide for Externship 3. Additionally, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with your student’s Clinical Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Our warmest thanks again as you continue to share your work and expertise with our students. This immersive learning would not be possible without you.
We would like to introduce you to Marcia Choi, Clinical Practicum Coordinator.

1. What made you consider a job in Speech-Language Pathology?
During my third year in the Dietetics program, I was having a few doubts. To be honest, I had a bit of an awakening during a lab comparing differently thickened pie fillings. So, I perused the UBC Calendar for other options. In the old days, it was as thick as a Sears Spring Catalogue and great reading for this uninformed undergrad.  I happened upon the field and then tried volunteering with a little daycare boy for the SLP at South Health Unit. I was hooked! Little did I know that thickening agents would be part of my life as a SLP too.

2. Before working at UBC’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, what was your most interesting job?
In the interest of retaining some mystery, I am not going to answer this fully. I will say I am probably one of few SLPs who has eaten donuts with Life Term inmates in a Maximum-Security prison. It was lovely.

3. What has been the most rewarding part about working in Education?
This will sound trite, but making a difference in people’s lives. Sometimes it is helping a student who is discovering their gifts through really tough personal lessons. Other times, it is working on new opportunities with fellow educators to improve learning and care.  It is also very rewarding to erase To Do’s from my office whiteboard. My needs are simple.

4. What is your favorite part about your job with UBC’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences?
Believe it or not, the Students! (They won’t believe me.)  This whole job is about growth, change, hope and optimism for the future. The students make me laugh and stretch my skills every workday. Some days it feels like more stretch than laugh, but that’s why my other favorite part is our team of Clinical Coordinators.

5. Can you tell us a random fact about yourself that most people would be surprised to hear?
I volunteer doing animal husbandry for rescued baby seals in the spring-summer. I was the narrator for a dragon boat documentary. 
Welcome to the new Clinical Faculty from 2019.
Kristen Bailey
Kimberly Beerman
Rosanne Bloom-Pereira
Michelle Brar
Michael Burrows
Grace Chan
Jillian Chernecki
Shari Cooper
Nathanael Crawford
Kaetlyn Dahlke
Brooklyn Davis
Curtis Fischer
Allison Fradette
Darlene Frier
Samantha Gamble
Sherri Garries
Kristen Glenn-Anderson
Lauren Graydon
Jia Guo
Layne Hammond
Vaneysa Hansen
Michelle Harris
Jenna Henry
Monica Hirayama
Ceara Hutchinson
Shahira Jamani
Lianne Johnson
Malgorzata Juszkiewicz
Teresa Kazemir
Carey Kenyon
Melody Kozoway
Quinn Lambert
Alexandra Lay
Elizabeth Leonard
Serena Li
Christopher Lightfoot
Shelly Rose Lopez
Charlotte Lundeen
Caitlin Malli
Sarah McGowan
Aoife McNamara
Tassia Nelson
Sophia Neppel
Miranda O'Donnell
Gillian O'Toole
Sophie Palmer
Lindsay Paterson
Jessica Phillips
Joanna Pollitt
Cynthia Powell
Melissa Samimi
Gregory Sample
Christine Schretlen
Breanne Semler
Chelsea Sheldon
Kelly Shipley
Andrea Simioni
Linda Spencer
Karine Tardif
Fiona Thompson
Erica Tolman
Brittani Trapp
Emily Tredger
Jesse Tulipano
Savanna van der Zwan
Alexis Van Nieuwkerk
Alysha Virani
Jasmine Watt
Erica Watts
Mallorie Wrightly
Megan Young
Rebecca Ziemanski
Don't forget to check out our Job Board at: 
http://clinicaled.audiospeech.ubc.ca/job-posting-board/.

You can also post a job by clicking here: 
http://clinicaled.audiospeech.ubc.ca/submit-your-job-posting/.
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