A Day in the Life of a Medical SLP: Conversation with a Pediatric SLP

Episode 58 May 25, 2021 00:42:04
A Day in the Life of a Medical SLP: Conversation with a Pediatric SLP
The Missing Link for SLPs
A Day in the Life of a Medical SLP: Conversation with a Pediatric SLP

May 25 2021 | 00:42:04

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Show Notes

Meet Lauren Pontoppidan, a pediatric medical SLP who works within the school system and in the hospital setting. She tells us how she discovered speech pathology, walks us through a typical work day, explains what it’s like working with children with severe medical conditions, and offers advice on how newer SLPs can break into the field.

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Not a substitute for a formal SLP education or medical advice for patients/caregivers. Fresh SLP is in no way affiliated with or representing any university.

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