Type Of Business:
Healthcare System
Expertise:
Dr. Santiago's expertise is in pediatric through geriatric audiology.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
Ear and Hearing
Journal of Audiology
Advance for Audiology
Audiology Today
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening, Hiking, Spending Time Outdoors, Camping
Education Degrees:
B.A. and M.A., St.John's University, NY
Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida (2002)
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow-American Academy of Audiology; American Auditory Society; American Speech-Language andHearing Association. Member of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade
Date of Distinction:
11/3/2009
Work History:
Medical Service Officer- Captain (retired), United States Army.
Director of Audiology
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
As a Medical Officer, She was involved in the survival efforts and recovery of Flight TWA 800 and assisted with training for soldiers involved with the Aviation Brigade. It was a life changing experience.
Charity:
Provided Medical Health care and Education on Prevention of diseases and Health issues to natives of small villages throughout Honduras, Central America.
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, dedication, education, and first and foremost, her husband Michael for all of his support and also to all my Mentors in the Military. The Military allowed me the opportunity to "BE THE BEST I COULD BE" and for that, I will always be greatful.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her military career and opportunities involving occupational noise exposure and training.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Treating Patients from Newborns to Geriatrics, performing Diagnostic Testing and Universal Newborn Hearing Screening. Managing the Department of Audiology as the Director, Explaining Results and Treatment Options to Patients, Lecturing on Hearing Loss to Medical staff and residents, Previous knowledge and experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A) in the military,
Education Certifications:
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
Awards/Honors:
Humanitarian Service Medal, New York State Civil Aide Award, Expert Field Medical badge, Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals. R.O.T.C Distinguished Military Student and Distinguished Military Graduate