Fellowship Programs

Speech Language Pathology Fellowship

Overview

The speech language pathology clinical fellowship at the University of Washington Medical Center is an annual training program intended to develop the skills and clinical experience necessary to achieve competency in the evaluation and treatment of adults with voice, swallowing and upper airway disorders. By the end of fellowship year, clinical fellows are expected to independently assess and treat patient caseloads consisting of a variety of complex patient populations and disorders with functional, organic, and neurogenic etiologies.

The successful candidate will have graduated from an accredited master’s program in speech language pathology. The candidate must have strong clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders through their graduate program experience. The candidate must demonstrate a strong academic background and transcript, as well as solid recommendations of their clinical skill in the areas of voice and swallowing. The candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation. The candidate should be eligible for State of Washington interim licensure in speech language pathology.

Length of fellowship: 1-year Clinical Fellowship

Total Number of Positions Available: 1

Speech and Lang Fellowship

Fellowship Details

The clinical experience will include multidisciplinary laryngology clinic, multidisciplinary head and neck surgery clinic, and independent outpatient and inpatient sessions under the clinical and academic mentorship of otolaryngology faculty and staff. The clinical fellow will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of 12 speech-language pathologists, 4 laryngologists, 3 head and neck surgeons, and laryngology and head and neck fellows. Clinical fellows will gain independence and competence in procedures including rigid and flexible laryngeal videostroboscopy, flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), and modified barium swallow studies (MBSS). The clinical fellow can also observe a variety of otolaryngology surgical procedures in the office and operating room.

In addition to clinical experience, this position offers dedicated academic time to complete a research project within the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. It is anticipated that the clinical fellow will submit at least one abstract to a national meeting for oral or poster presentation by the end of their fellowship year. The clinical fellow will also be expected to participate in our interprofessional monthly clinical case conference, multidisciplinary tumor board, and participate in resident didactics.

Fellowship Contact Information

Program Directors: 

Lisa Zughni, MS, CCC-SLP
Email address: Ldoyley@uw.edu

Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP
Email address: ecwilson@uw.edu 

Emily Wilson and Lisa Zughni
Emily Wilson and Lisa Zughni

Program Directors Emily Wilson and Lisa Zughni

Important Dates and How to Apply

​Application deadline for the September 15, 2025 - September 14, 2026 fellowship:  February 1st, 2025.

​Interested applicants should email Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP between the dates of 1/15/25 - 2/1/25 with the required materials below in one PDF file. Please note that application materials received before or after this timeline will not be accepted. 

  • Cover letter including background and areas of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • 2-3 letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcript from their accredited institution with documentation of graduation date or expected date of graduation

If you have applied but have not received an email confirmation, please resubmit your application.

Clinical Sites

Otolaryngology-HNS at UW Medical Center - Montlake

Our highly trained surgeons, providers, nurses and support staff treat patients with disorders such as chronic sinusitis, dizziness, cancer and the loss of ability to hear, speak and/or swallow.

Fellows and Faculty