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Celebrating Dr. Jack Katz: A Legacy of Audiology Innovation and Education
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Dr. Jack Katz, a luminary in audiology, shares his extensive journey from a childhood marked by otitis media to becoming a trailblazer in auditory processing disorders. This episode is a treasure trove of insights as Dr. Katz recounts his academic and professional milestones, enlightening us on the evolution of audiology and his lasting contributions to the profession.
Listeners will be fascinated by our discussion on the correlation between middle ear problems and auditory processing and the serendipitous creation of the Staggered Spondaic Word (SSW) test, a key diagnostic tool that emerged from a chance conversation with an ENT in the early 1960s). Dr. Katz's recollections of using Bekesy audiometry and other early diagnostic tools offer a captivating look at how audiology has progressed over the decades, underscoring the importance of continuous innovation.
As we honor Dr. Katz's, we also explore the significant advancements in audiology education and practice. Dr. Katz's personal stories, including the manual indexing of the first Handbook of Clinical Audiology by his wife, Irma, add a heartfelt dimension to the conversation. We celebrate his remarkable 69-year marriage and his enduring contributions to the field, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the history and future of audiology.
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1. Celebrating Dr. Jack Katz: A Legacy of Audiology Innovation and Education (00:00:00)
2. Legends in Audiology (00:00:19)
3. Evolution of Audiology Techniques (00:08:48)
4. Legacy of Audiology Education and Practice (00:16:11)
5. Audiology Legends (00:27:24)
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