Summary:
More than 50 audiology doctoral students from across the United States gathered in Park City, Utah, for the 2025 Oticon Summer Camp, a weeklong program designed to provide real-world clinical practice and professional development.
Key Takeaways:
- The 26th annual camp featured expert-led sessions on diagnostic audiology, hearing aid technology, ACT testing, and hands-on demonstrations.
- Students gained exposure to diverse career paths, including clinical, academic, government, and private practice opportunities.
- The program emphasized knowledge-sharing, networking, and skill-building to prepare future audiologists for successful careers in hearing healthcare.
More than 50 doctoral students in Audiology from universities across the U.S. convened in Park City, Utah August 3–7 for the 2025 Oticon Audiology Summer Camp. This annual event, hosted by Oticon, brought together emerging professionals and seasoned experts for a week of immersive learning, collaboration and career development.
Led by a distinguished team of Oticon audiologists, researchers, and industry leaders, the camp bridges the gap between academic training and real-world clinical practice. Now in its 26th year, the program continues to evolve alongside the hearing healthcare landscape, while staying true to its mission: to empower the next generation of audiologists with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in their careers.
“Summer Camp is one of the many ways we support hearing care professionals and students,” says Virginia Ramachandran, AuD, PhD, vice president of Audiology at Oticon Inc. “We believe in sharing knowledge, offering transformative technology, and creating opportunities for professional development that ultimately enhance patient care.”
Throughout the week, students participated in dynamic sessions covering topics such as diagnostic audiology, hearing aid technology and development, ACT testing, and a variety of hands-on demonstrations.
Students also explored diverse career paths, from clinical and academic roles to positions in government and private practice, gaining insights into what lies ahead after graduation. For many, this was their first professional development experience, and a valuable opportunity to begin building their professional networks.
To learn more about Oticon’s resources for audiology students, visit oticon.com/professionals/audiology-students. Hearing care professionals can explore additional tools and support at oticon.com/professionals.
Featured image: group photo of 2025 Oticon Summer Camp attendees. Photo: Oticon
