107 - Ali Vega, Au.D. - Private Practice Audiology, Serendipity, and Saying Yes

Guest: Ali Vega, Au.D. - Owner of Complete Hearing & Balance Topic: Private Practice Audiology, Serendipity, and Saying Yes Dr. Ali Vega joins Dave on this week's episode of the Future Ear Radio podcast to discuss: - Her backstory, motivation for pursuing Audiology, and experience owning a private practice in the Pacific Northwest - Audiology's transition from a master's level degree to a doctoral level degree & Ali...

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