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Dr. Victor Bray - The Current State of the Audiology Workforce

Dr. Victor Bray has a storied, 45-year career that covers a range of hearing healthcare disciplines. He is an Associate Professor at Salus University where he has taught for over 13 years. Some of his notable previous positions include Senior Management at Otokinetics and Sonic Hearing Aids, a Clinical Audiologist at Austin Ear Clinic, and an Educational Consultant at Starkey Hearing. Dr. Bray’s current research focuses on comorbidities in audiological medicine and the role of audiology in public health. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: • Dr. Victor Bray’s family business and introduction to audiology • Where the future of hearing aid technology is heading • How over-the-counter hearing aids can greatly boost utilization • Dr. Bray’s concerns with the audiology workforce • Attracting and nurturing new audiologists • Business model compared to a medical model for clinics • Why Dr. Bray received pushback from promoting the audiogram In this episode… Without realizing it, many of us take the healthcare workforce for granted. We assume new doctors and technicians will take the place of the former generation. This is true for most medical fields, but there are some that lack the same growth. Audiology is a prime example, with barely enough employees to meet the rising needs of the U.S. population. So what can be done to remedy this issue? Dr. Victor Bray is a known figure in the audiology community and is a professor at Salus University. His recent focus has been helping students prepare to join the audiology space. So what does this help look like in practice? In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms speaks with Dr. Victor Bray, an Associate Professor at Salus University, to talk about the state of the audiology workforce. They break down recent developments in the industry, how it applies to employees, and what the future might hold. They also touch on clinical practice and how to operate as both a business and a medical center. Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by the Arizona Hearing Center. The Arizona Hearing Center is a cutting-edge hearing care facility providing comprehensive, family-focused care. Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from some sort of hearing loss, more than half of whom are younger than the age of 65. That’s why the team at the Arizona Hearing Center is focused on providing the highest-quality care using innovative technologies and inclusive treatment plans. As the Founder of the Arizona Hearing Center, Dr. Mark Syms is passionate about helping patients effectively treat their hearing loss so that they can stay connected with their family and friends and remain independent. He knows first-hand how hearing loss can impact social connection and effective communication. By relying on three core values—empathy, education, and excellence—Dr. Syms and his team of hearing loss experts are transforming the lives of patients. So what are you waiting for? Stop missing out on the conversation and start improving your quality of life today! To learn more about the Arizona Hearing Center, visit https://www.azhear.com/ or call us at 602-307-9919. We don’t sell hearing aids—we treat your hearing loss.