In July and September of this year, the AFA conducted its "Residential Au.D. Graduate Survey #1." The survey was sent to recent residential Au.D. graduates via email. We received 71 responses representing 30 of the 70 Au.D. programs.
The results:
The average class size AND the average number of faculty members for programs was
7.4.
On average, there was one male per class.
Three-fourths of respondents said their undergraduate major prepared them for their Au.D.
program.
Almost one-third of respondents thought their Au.D. program did not prepare them well in
particular areas
On average, there were only 1-2 Au.D. faculty members on staff at programs, but 5-6
Ph.D. faculty members, many of whom had little or no "practical real-world experience
with treating patients" according to respondents.
Graduates listed numerous areas in which they would like to see change:
- better and more available courses on cochlear implants, vestibular problems, pediatric audiology and practice management
- more time for clinical practicum in the first three years of the program
- more time to discuss research-related information
- more help finding externship sites
- more faculty with practical experience
