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Mrs. Sowmya M. Nayak

M.Sc, Sp & Hg

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Assistant Professor , Audiology

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English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Konkani
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Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

I am a passionate audiologist with a master’s degree in audiology and speech language pathology and over 12 years of experience. I am employed as Tutor (Audiology) in ENT Department, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital in Bengaluru, India.

Qualification/ Education

  • 2010. 09 – M.ASLP (Masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology)
  • 2012. 06 Score – 69% Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bengaluru , Bangalore University
  • 2006. 06 – B.ASLP (Bachelors in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology)
  • 2010. 04 Score – 71% Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, BengaluruBangalore University

Experience

2013. 04 – Tutor (Audiology)

present Department of ENT, St John’s Medical College Hospital,

Bengaluru, India

Areas of interest

  • Audiological assessments (Audiometry, Immittance, Oto Acoustic Emission, Screening tests, Auditory Brainstem Response and other evoked potentials)
  • · Ear impression taking, hearing aid trial and fitting
  • · Hearing Aid troubleshooting, follow up and re-programming
  • · Speech and language evaluation and intervention for individuals with Cleft Lip and Palate
  • · Preceptorship for audiology trainees
  • · Teaching undergraduate medicine, nursing and physiotherapy (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology)
  • · Monitoring and conducting early hearing detection and intervention program
  • · Speech and language evaluation and therapy

Extramural portfolios/ Committees

  • 2024- 2026 Indian Speech & Hearing Association Bengaluru Chpt (ISHA BC) Executive Committee Member, Bengaluru
  • 2025. 09 ISHA BC Annual Conference  Scientific Committee Member, Bengaluru

Other formal training/certification

  • 2026 MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
  • Reg No INNAYSO7055280-01 valid until 01.2028
  • 2024 SPARSH 4.0 (Structured Program on Auditory Verbal Training for Rehabilitationists in Speech and Hearing) conducted by Cochlear & AYJNISHD, India
  • 2024 IMPACT 5.0 (Interactive Masterclass for Professional Audiologists in Cochlear Implant Technology) conducted by Cochlear and Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, India
  • 2021 Basic Course in Biomedical Research conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), India
  • 2021 AudioPro 2021 (An Exclusive Certification Program with American Academy of Audiology)

Institutional portfolios/ Committees

  • 2024- present Staff Cultural Society, SJNAHS Sports Secretary, St John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru
  • 2026. 01 Global Autism Convention (GAC 3) Member – Volunteering Committee, Organizing Committee

Membership of professional associations/bodies

  • Rehabilitation Council of India CRR No: A25370
  • Indian Speech and Hearing Association Membership No: L-11091836
  • Indian Speech and Hearing Association – Bengaluru Chapter: Life Member

Awards and Recognitions

  • Gold Medal – Bangalore University 2012
  • First Rank - Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing
  • Gowda Saraswat Samaj, Medal of Merit, Bengaluru

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Audiological Diagnosis in a Case of Retrocochlear Pathology Post Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report

Groups and Associations M Nagapoornima , Sowmya M Nayak , Littina George Manalel , Neena Jane Rebeiro , Anita Ross
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023
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Communication and Self Esteem in Adults with Prelingual Hearing Impairmen

Groups and Associations Sowmya Nayak, Rashmi J Bhat
Journal of Disability Management and Special Education 2017
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