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Catherine McMahon, PhD Audiology at Macquarie University

Catherine McMahon, PhD Audiology at Macquarie University. To decide the best career for you consider:. who am I; what I want out of a career; and what is most important to me. I am: Curious Creative Community-oriented Logical Goal-oriented People-oriented and

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Catherine McMahon, PhD Audiology at Macquarie University

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  1. Catherine McMahon, PhD Audiology at Macquarie University

  2. To decide the best career for you consider: • who am I; • what I want out of a career; and • what is most important to me I am: • Curious • Creative • Community-oriented • Logical • Goal-oriented • People-oriented and • Passionate about travel

  3. Audiology is a clinical, community-based and people-oriented work environment Philippines Beijing MQ Clinic NAL Clinic Tamworth

  4. Audiology at MQ has a strong focus on rehabilitation and communication What is Audiology? Assess hearing Provide training and counseling for communication problems Assess balance Fit hearing devices (hearing aids or cochlear implants)

  5. Science involves travel & collaborations

  6. Science & audiology involve curiosity in research Development of a new MEG system to measure brainwaves of individuals with a cochlear implant

  7. Audiology learning & teaching involves creativity Computer simulations are used & small group tutorials

  8. Highlights 2003-2012(goal-oriented) PhD, 29 research publications; 3 book chapters Appointed Head of Section, Audiology MQ Awarded teaching & research grants Awarded Young Professional of the Year (2008) Committees: Vice President of Audiology Australia (2006-current) Director, Australian Tinnitus Association Ministerial Standing Committee for Hearing Health, NSW Save the Children management committee, NSW Children’s Hospital Westmead Ethics Committee Australian Hearing Ethics Committee

  9. Australian Hearing Hub • Australian Hearing • Cochlear Ltd • Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre • The Shepherd Centre • Audiology teaching & research • ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition & its Disorders Purpose-built teaching & research facilities to enhance collaborations

  10. Young Professional of the Year 2008 Dr Catherine McMahon represents the epitome of professionalism and commitment to the highest standards of ethical behaviour. She has been successful in her career due to her energy and enthusiasm for improved hearing healthcare and a commitment to access and equity for all sectors of the community to “best practice” hearing healthcare.

  11. My journey…my decisions “like most Audiologists…I fell into this career and ended up loving it” 1992-3 Commenced BSc (Monash University) 1994-5 Completed BSc (Hons) (University of Western Australia) 1996 Postgraduate Diploma Audiology (Melbourne University) 1997-8 Australian Hearing (incl working in Surabaya) 1999-2003 Completed PhD in Auditory Physiology (University Western Australia) 2003 – current Academic position (Macquarie University)

  12. I was inspired… Dr Robert Patuzzi made physiology fun. This is who inspired me to move into the auditory area.

  13. A work-life balance Bronze medallion Tamarama Diving the President Coolidge in Vanuatu Ocean swimming Family holidays Diving in the Philippines

  14. “I am not exceptional. I have just taken advantage of exceptional opportunities.”

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