Megan Worthington, AuD

Biography

Megan Worthington, AuD, is an audiologist and the manager of clinical education for the audiology academic program. Prior to becoming the clinical education manager, she was a clinical audiologist specializing in pediatric audiology and cochlear implants. She graduated from Rush University with her AuD in 2008 and has served as an adjunct instructor at Rush teaching the pediatric amplification and habilitation course and the supervision seminar. Her previous adjunct appointments include Northwestern University, Saint Xavier University and the Hebrew Theological College. She has served as a clinical preceptor for audiology students, teaching them both in the clinic and the classroom.

Honors and Activities

NorthShore University HealthSystem Service Values Exceeds Award, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
NorthShore Leadership Award, 2010
Rush University Outstanding Audiology Student Award, 2008
AFA Outstanding 3rd Year AuD Student Nominee, 2006

Publications

Smith, R.D., Alpiner, J.A., Mulvey, M. (2007) The Hearing Aid Decision: Answers to your Many Questions. Ramie Publishing.

Shafiro, V., Gygi, B., Cheng, M., Vachhani, J., Mulvey, M. (2011) “Perception of Environmental sounds by experienced cochlear implant patients.” Ear and Hearing; 32 (4); 511-523

Invited Presentations

Shafiro, V., Gygi,B., Cheng, Min-Yu, Vachhani, J., Mulvey, M., (March 2009). “Factors in the Perception of Environmental Sounds by Cochlear Implant Recipients,” AudiologyOnline

Fifer,R., Mulvey, M. (November 2008). “Auditory Profiles of Children with HIV,” ASHA Convention, Chicago, IL

Shafiro, V., Gygi, B., Cheng, M.Y., Mulvey,M., Holmes, B. (March 2008). “Perception of Environmental Sounds by Cochlear Implant Patients,” American Auditory Society Meeting

Education

Research Areas