CURRICULUM VITAE
Kendra K. Watts, Au.D.
GENERAL INFORMATION
OFFICE ADDRESS: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Office: 217-545-7606 301 North Eighth Street PAV5B– P.O. Box 19662 FAX: 217-545-7386 Division of Otolaryngology email: kwatts@siumed.edu
Springfield, IL 62794-9662
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• American Academy of Audiology Fellow - #029523-00
Issued: 2001
• American Speech Language Hearing Association
Certificate of Clinical Competence – Audiology - #12056726 Issued: 2000
• Department of Specialized Care of Children – Illinois Certified Provider
• State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Licensed Audiologist - #147-000990
Issued: 2001
• Illinois Department of Human Services Early Intervention Specialist – Audiology Full Credential Issued 10/2007
• State of Tennessee Department of Health – Health Related Boards Licensed Audiologist - #1264
Issued: 2000 - Inactive
EDUCATION
2003
Doctorate of Audiology
The University of Florida; Gainesville, Florida GPA: 4.0/4.0
1999
Master of Arts in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Memphis; Memphis, Tennessee GPA: 3.9/4.0
1997
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois; Urbana, Illinois Graduated with High Honors
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
10/2006- SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Present Dr. Gayle Woodson, M.D.
TITLE: Coordinator of Audiology Services Job duties include:
• daily clinical management in the areas of billing, reimbursement, coding, marketing, budgeting, scheduling and professional development in the Center for Hearing & Balance, • administration of clinic policy and procedures, new equipment procurement, and equipment
repairs and maintenance,
• supervision of the clinical audiologists and office personnel within the Center, • evaluation and training of clinical audiologists who work in the Center,
• ongoing development and advancement of the Center for Hearing & Balance within the School of Medicine and the community at large,
• liason to the School of Medicine administration, faculty, and staff. • supervise and coordinate Au.D. externship placements
07/2001- SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
10/2006 Dr. Thomas Robbins, M.D.
TITLE: Instructor of Clinical Surgery- Audiologist Job duties include:
• assessment of the auditory and balance system at multiple levels using a variety of clinical tests including traditional audiometry test battery, ABR in the clinic and operating room, otoacoustic emissions, VNG, rotational chair, Computerized Dynamic Visual Acuity testing, and Sensory Organization Performance testing,
• counseling regarding degree of social disability with regards to amount and type of hearing impairment & potential hearing aid benefit,
• adult and pediatric hearing aid evaluation, fitting, and follow-up, • experience with hearing aids from all major manufacturers, • vestibular rehabilitation therapy,
• development and coordination of the SIU and St. John’s Hospital Balance Disorder and Fall Management multi-disciplinary program
• cochlear implant evaluation, intraoperative implant testing, and implant hook-up/mapping • tinnitus evaluation and counseling, tinnitus treatment management
• educational presentations to medical student, residents, and the community,
• assists in the education of medical students and residents regarding assessment tools and utilization of intervention programs,
• supervision and education of audiology graduate students. 09/2004- SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
08/2005 Dr. Thomas Robbins, M.D.
TITLE: Interim Coordinator of Audiology Services
05/1999 - EAR, NOSE, and THROAT GROUP, INC. Dr. Marilyn Gresham, Au.D.
06/2001
TITLE: Clinical Audiologist Job duties included:
• diagnostic testing of hearing and balance disorders & interpretation of test results, • formulation of recommendations to four otolaryngologists,
• hearing aid dispensing and aural rehabilitation,
• maintenance and organization of patient medical and hearing aid records,
• continuing evaluation of patient needs and performance regarding hearing aids, balance disorder rehabilitation, and
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Illinois State University – Communication Sciences and Disorders • Fall 2009 – Anatomy & Physiology of the Auditory & Vestibular Systems • Fall 2010 – Essential Techniques in Audiology
• Spring 2013 – Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation SIU School of Medicine – Otolaryngology Residency Program • Intro to Audiology
• Malingering
• Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials • Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo • Masking
• Electrophysiology • Advanced Hearing Aids • Cochlear Implants
• Audiometry Practicum for Residents
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
HEARING SCIENCE LAB at THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Dr. Gerald A. Studebaker, Ph.D.
• Completed special project entitled: “Speech Recognition Correlation Study”
• Responsibilities included cooperation on the design of the project with other lab personnel, documentation of procedures and instrumentation set-up, testing of research subjects, and final analysis of results.
• Special project results cited by Sherbecoe, R.L. and Studebaker, G.A. (2002). Audibility-Index Functions for the Connected Speech Test. Ear and Hearing, 5, 385-398.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• October 6, 2012 “Walk for Hearing” Guide by Your Side – Springfield, IL
• April 24, 2012 – Community Education Seminar “When Hearing Aids Are Not Enough.” • July 2011 - Community Education Seminar “Ten Things your Mother Didn’t Tell You About
Hearing Aids”, Springfield, IL
• November, 2011 – State Employee Health Fair – Hearing Screenings – Springfield, IL • October, 2011 – Monroe Street Church Health Fair – Hearing Screenings – Springfield, IL • October, 2010 – Audiology Awareness Month – Free Hearing Screenings, Springfield, IL • May 19, 2010 – Senior Celebration – Springfield, Illinois
• August 6 – 16, 2009 – Medical Mission to Kiliamanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania
• April 28, 2009 – Professional Education Seminar – Dr. Carol Bauer, M.D. & Cochlear Americas • April 25, 2008 – Community Education Seminar – Dr. Carol Bauer, M.D., GN Resound, &
Cochlear Americas
• September 25, 2007 - Community Education Hearing Aid Seminar with Oticon, Inc. • March 27, 2007 - Community Education Hearing Aid Seminar with GN Resound
• November 10, 2004 – Community Education Lecture “Psychological Aspects of Hearing Loss & Communication Strategies”
• September 28, 2004 – BAHA Community Open House
• August 24, 2004 – Lunch with a Doctor – “Coping with Hearing Loss” • May 19, 2004 – Senior Celebration
• September 12, 2003 - Community Education Hearing Aid Seminar with GN Resound • May 21, 2003 – Senior Celebration
• May 13, 2003– Community Education Hearing Aid Seminar with Widex
• February 24, 2003 – Lecture at Self Help for Hard of Hearing, Springfield Chapter • November 12, 2002 – Community Education at Springfield Senior Center
• September 24, 2002 - Community Education Hearing Aid Seminar with GN Resound • May 15, 2002– Community Education Hearing Aid Seminar with Phonak
• March 12, 2002– Community Education Hearing Aid Seminar with GN Resound • November 15, 2001 – Legislative Health Fair
CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
• July, 2012 – ENT Resident Lecture “Intro to Audiology”
• January 24, 2011, Phonak LLC, “Phonak Products: Fitting Flexibility”, Springfield, IL • September 8-10, 2011, Oticon Corp.”The Now Effect Conference”, Los Angeles, CA • Spring 2011, “Audiology Practicum” for ENT Residents at SIU School of Medicine • February 24, 2010
ReSound Corp., “Surround Sound Experience”, Bloomington, IL
• Fall 2010 – “Essential Techniques in Audiology”, Illinois State University – Communication Sciences and Disorders – Adjunct Professor
• Fall 2009 – “Anatomy & Physiology of the Auditory & Vestibular Systems”, Illinois State University – Communication Sciences and Disorders – Adjunct Professor
• May 4, 2009
Linda Hood, Ph.D. “Efferent control of the auditory periphery in persons with normal and compromised auditory function.” Springfield, IL
• January 12-14, 2009
AAA Gold Standards Summit 2009 “Transforming Clinical Education in Audiology”, Orlando, FL
• June 23-24, 2008
Oticon, Inc. “Get More”, Chicago, IL • January 27-31, 2008
University of Colorado Denver- School of Medicine “Ultimate Colorado Mid-Winter Meeting”, Vail, CO.
• January 23, 2008
Cochlear Americas, Inc. “Custom Sounds 2.0 & Freedom for Nucleus 22 Workshop”, St. Louis, MO
• November 17, 2007
Audiology Online “Maximizing Outcomes with Minimal Resources: Tips for Kids with Cochlear Implants without Access to an Auditory Therapist”, Donald Goldberg, Ph.D.
• April 21, 2007
Audiology NOW! “Ten Effective Strategies of the Audiology CEO”, Denver, CO • April 20, 2007
Audiology NOW! “Winners Have A Team”, Denver, CO • April 19, 2007
Audiology NOW! “Using Practice Data to Increase Fittings…”, Denver, CO • April 18, 2007
Audiology NOW! “Coding and Documentation for Practice Management”, Denver, CO • March 23, 2007
Phonak, LLC “SaviaArt Revealed: A Guides Tour”, Springfield, IL • May 12-13, 2006
Neuromonics Pty Ltd “Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment: USA Training and Support Program”, Philadelphia, PA
• May 10, 2006
Cochlear Americas, Inc. “Optimizing for the Future: Nucleus Advanced Programming Workshop”, Oakbrook, IL
• March 17, 2006
Oticon, Inc. Training and Education Department “Analyze This”, Springfield, IL • December 4-7, 2004
Association of American Medical Colleges “Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar”, Santa Fe, NM
University of Colorado School of Medicine “Best Practices for the Evaluation and Management of Dizziness: A Workshop with Leading Clinicians”, Chicago, IL • November 5-7, 2003
Cochlear Americas “Nucleus 3 System: Basic Conference and Practicum for Audiologists”, Denver, CO
• June 2-6, 2003
The American Institute of Balance “Vestibular Assessment & Management”, Seminole, FL • February 20, 2003
Widex Corporation “Professional Training 11: Enhancing Diva Satisfaction” – St. Louis, MO • September 13, 2002
IDPA Video Conference “So, a baby failed a newborn hearing screening and it looks like hearing loss exists?…NOW WHAT?” by Dr. Gorga, Ph.D. – Boys Town National Research Hospital
• November 8-10, 2001
Phonak Pediatric Conference “A Sound Foundation through Early Amplification”, Chicago, IL
AWARDS AND HONORS
2002-2004 American Academy of Audiology Scholar
1997-1999 Clinical Assistantship from The University of Memphis 1998 Marion G. Evans Scholarship from The University of Memphis 1997 High Honors at the University of Illinois
1994-1997 Children’s of Veterans Scholarship from the University of Illinois 1994 Illinois State Scholar
1993 Valedictorian of Blue Ridge High School 1993 Illinois Merit Scholarship
1993 Sangamon Valley Conference Principals’ Scholarship 1993 Blue Ridge Federation of Teachers’ Scholarship
