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

The Missing Link for SLPs

May 25 2021 | 00:42:04

00:00 / 00:42:04

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.

Visit FreshSLP.com/podcast for this episode's show notes, a full audio transcript and more great resources at the intersection of grad school and a successful SLP career.

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.

Other Episodes

Episode 37

November 10, 2020 • 00:27:40

3 Powerful Ways to Address Systemic Inequalities in Speech Pathology {How-To SLP}

This SLP shares what she’s learned through her studies surrounding African American English and why speech-language pathologists and educators need to be aware of...

Episode 72

October 05, 2021 • 00:42:19

Meet the SLP Who Walked Across Hot Coals Barefoot!

During this week’s episode of The Missing Link for SLPs podcast, we speak with speech-language pathologist, life coach, and author Tsgoyna Tanzman. She shares...

Episode 61

June 16, 2021 • 00:34:46

Dreaming Big with a Business Minded Physical Therapist

Meet Jamey Schrier, a physical therapist, private practice owner, and career coach who helps aspiring business owners build a long-term mindset and a solid...