Audiology Early Career Professionals Program

Program Description

ASHA developed this program to engage audiology early career professionals (ECPs) through virtual monthly presentations and in-person activities at the ASHA Convention. ASHA defines an audiology early career professional as an audiologist who has worked in the profession for 5 years or fewer.

The program will begin in January and run through November 2027. Participants will explore professional development topics each month and be part of an online community where they can connect with their cohort during the year and beyond. If accepted into this program, participants who choose to attend the ASHA Convention will receive a registration waiver for the 2027 ASHA Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 18-20, 2027. The ASHA Convention is optional and not a requirement for the program.

Monthly presentations will include (but are not limited to) the following topics:

Federal and state advocacy
Coding and billing
Leadership
Patient-centered care
Professional networking
Interesting cases (breakout rooms)
Getting involved with community, state, and national organizations

Eligibility and Requirements

ASHA-identified audiology ECPs who have worked in the profession for 5 or fewer years, who have not previously participated in the program. You do not have to be an ASHA member or have your CCC-A to apply. However, you will need to create an ASHA login ID and password through the application link.
Attendance is required at the following events:
- All virtual, monthly program presentations starting in January 2027 (Individual circumstances will be considered if conflicts arise that prevent attendance.)
- If attending ASHA Convention in New Orleans, attendance is required at:
  - Thursday, November 18, 2027 Audiology ECP breakfast (time and location TBD)
  - Thursday November 18, 2027 Audiology ECP networking event (Time and location TBD)
  - Friday November 19, 2027 Hear, Here event 8:30pm – 11:00pm (location TBD; you are not required to stay the entire time)

How to Apply

If you are an audiology ECP (ASHA member or nonmember) in your first 5 years of practice, and have not previously participated in the program, you are eligible to apply. If accepted, you will receive free registration to the 2027 ASHA Convention in New Orleans should you choose to attend.

The application period for the 2027 Audiology ECP is November 3 – November 17, 2026.

Registration for the 2027 ASHA Convention will open on August 2, 2027. For more information, please contact audiology@asha.org.

ASHA Convention

Attendance to the 2026 ASHA Convention is optional. If you wish to go, you will receive a registration waiver and will be required to participate in the following events:

Audiology ECP Breakfast—Thursday, November 19, 7:00–8:00 a.m. Sponsored by: Starkey
Audiology ECP Networking Dinner—Thursday, November 19, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Oaktree Products
Come grab a donut and chat! Meet ASHA staff audiologists, and learn about the Educational Audiology Association (EAA) — the Audiology Booth (Booth 1561), Friday November 20, 9:30 a.m.
“Hear, Here!” Audiology Open House—Friday, November 20, 8:00–11:00 p.m. (You do not need to attend the entire time.) Sponsored by: Educational Audiology Association (EAA)