General News – Military Audiology Association

Military Audiology Association 2016 Awards

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:31:29 +0000

Congratulations to the following for their hard work and recognition during the past year, 2015.

Research: Benjamin M. Sheffield
Elizabeth Guild: LT Kyle H. Shepard, MSC, USN
Ohlin Founders: Dr. Deborah C. Lake, Au.D.

JDVAC 2016

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:34:11 +0000

The 2016 Joint Defense Veterans Audiology Conference (JDVAC) is scheduled for 22-24 Feb 2016 in St Louis, Missouri.

The JDVAC 2016 Education Committee is seeking innovative and interactive course ideas that will provide JDVAC 2016 attendees with an unmatched opportunity to gain relevant information, resources, and takeaways that they can implement into their practice immediately.

The presentations sessions represent an excellent opportunity to offer the latest research results, new clinical initiatives, and systems redesign innovations, etc.. All topics of expertise will be considered for inclusion in the program as the committee strives to offer a balanced education program. Presenting at this conference often provides support to obtain travel funding from your local station.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Field Presentations Committee in a blind review process and those accepted will be notified in writing.

Position Announcement

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:07:34 +0000

Announcing two full-time, permanent Hearing Conservation Consultant positions at the Army Hearing Program office at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Details on the position can be found here at USAJOBS, and the point of contact for questions is LTC Martin Robinette at 410-436-3797.

Position Announcement

admin — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:13:49 +0000

This position is located in the Department of Preventive Medicine, Hearing Conversation at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA.

This opportunity is posted at USAJOBS.gov. Open until 5-March.

2015 JDVAC Program

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:54:32 +0000

The latest edition of the 2015 JDVAC Program in .pdf format.

CAOHC Course Director Workshop

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:45:05 +0000

Information about the upcoming CAOHC Workshop can be found at the CAOHC web site. The course will be held on March 5th, following JDVAC.

Position Announcement

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 23:58:04 +0000

This position is located in the Hearing Conservation, Occupational Medicine, Public Health Directorate, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. The position is physically located at the Naval Station Norfolk, Branch Health Clinic. The purpose of the position is to manage and provide oversight for local Hearing Conservation Programs including the BUMED Wounded Ill.

Detailed information can be found at USAJOBS.gov Position is open until February 4th.

2015 JDVAC Vendor Training Dates

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 03:36:44 +0000

Dates for vendor supported training events.

Prior to JDVAC:

GN Resound March 1, 2015
Oticon March 1, 2015
Siemens February 28-March 1, 2015
Starkey February 28-March 1, 2015

Following JDVAC:

Phonak March 5, 2015
Starkey March 4-5 2015
Widex March 4-5 2015

Please contact the individual vendor for more information. These trainings are not part of JDVAC, and the provision of the attached list does not imply endorsement of the course content or specific products by JDVAC.

2015 JDVAC Agenda

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 04:32:43 +0000

The 2015 agenda will open in a .pdf file from the myavaa.org web site. Updated links or agenda will be posted here, too.

2015 JDVAC Conference Registration

admin — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 03:36:45 +0000

The 2015 JDVAC Conference will be held at Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando Orlando, FL — Mar 2 – Mar 4, 2015.

The site for registration is now open.

Important: Registration will be open from October 9, 2014 – February 15, 2015. Late or on-site registration will be available on Saturday, February 28 in the evening and Sunday, March 1 in the morning prior to the start of the conference.

Additional Information:

Hotel block name: Joint Defense/Veterans Audiology Conference 2015
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is the Host Hotel for this year’s conference. Room rates are the 2015 Government established per diem of $115.00 for single/double.

To book a reservation, please contact the Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance of Universal Orlando directly at 1-800-327-2110 and indicate that you are with the Joint Defense/Veterans Audiology Conference 2015. You may also make your accommodations online.

Parking: $9.00 per day

Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Cab to or from airport – approximately $35.00 for two people (18 miles from airport to hotel)

Mere’s Airport Shuttle, 1-855-463-2776 / local 407-423-5566, $20 one-way or $35 round-trip

Conference Cancellation Policy: Once your registration is complete, you will be charged $75 for cancellations through 02/15/2015. No refunds will be granted after 02/15/2015.

Please also remember that if you cancel your attendance for the conference you must also cancel your hotel accommodations. If not, you will be charged for the reserved room.