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 2026. 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 2026 ASHA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 19–21, 2026. 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 (Convention events will not occur during educational sessions):
  • All virtual, monthly program presentations starting in January 2026 (Individual circumstances will be considered if conflicts arise that prevent attendance.)
  • For those who choose to attend the 2026 ASHA Convention (optional), you will receive a registration waiver and are required to attend:
    • Audiology ECPs Networking Happy Hour—Thursday, November 19, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    • “Hear, Here!” Audiology Open House—Friday, November 20, 8:30–11:00 p.m. (You do not need to attend the entire time.)
    • Other activities TBD

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 2026 ASHA Convention in Indianapolis should you choose to attend.

Registration for the 2026 ASHA Convention will open on August 1, 2026.

For more information, please contact audiology@asha.org.