
FREE ONLINE EVENT | December 3rd & 4th, 11 am - 7 pm EST
Real World vs Research Rules
As a med SLP, there are two scenarios you’ll likely encounter after you do a chart review and see a patient…
The patient’s medical history matches every symptom and outcome you expected based on what the literature says…
Or the patient’s presentations come at you like a curveball, and you question every research article you’ve ever read.

While it’s crucial to include research knowledge in your investigation process…
It’s equally important to discuss case studies in your growth as a med SLP.
Which is why we’re bringing BOTH to our upcoming Summit!
Join 28 medical SLPs as they share their knowledge through published research AND real world experiences.
We’re talking true, eye-opening, educational, and sometimes surprising scenarios experienced by pediatric and adult med SLPs on the job.
From predictable patterns to wildcard cases, this is where growth gets real.
27 Presentations
7 Hours Pediatrics
7 Hours Adults
This event is FREE for anyone who wants to attend!
If you’d like ASHA CEUs or to take the quiz for continuing education, you can pay a small fee that will also give you one month’s access to The MedSLP Collective.
Day 1: December 3rd – Adult Medical SLPs
If you serve the adult population, then free up your Saturday for this rockstar lineup of speakers and topics!
Soak in stories and evidence on topics like…
Is Feeding This Patient Too Risky? How to know whether to move forward or to slow down
by George Barnes MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Saturday, December 3rd
NMES for Chronic, Refractory Dysphagia: Is it the Real Deal?
by Kelly Salmon SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA, NDC
Saturday, December 3rd
Applying Evidence-Based Practice to Communication and Swallow Interventions for Patients Requiring ECMO: A Case Study
by Nicole Langton-Frost M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Holly DiClemente M.S. CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
Medical Speech-Language Pathologists – Finding the Missing Link
by Katie Moore MS CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
The Eagle has Landed: Eagle Syndrome Symptom Relief
by Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC
Saturday, December 3rd
Applying the Evidence in Complex Neurological Patients
by Brittany Krekeler PhD CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
A Neuro SLP and the Voice Patient with Undiagnosed Cognitive Deficits
by Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
A Dysphagia Case Study in Medical Humanities
by Mattie Murrey Tegels, MA, CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
Evaluation and management of upper airway disorders: It's not just about breathing…
by Ashley Michaelis, M.S., CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
Managing the Complexities: ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic
by Faith Purnell, MS, CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
You Don't Know What You Have Been Missing! Incorporating Flexible Endoscopic Examination of Swallowing into Everyday Practice
by Vince Clark, M. Ed., CCC/SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
NMOSD: More Than Approaching Dysphagia
by Amanda Weissberg M.S., CCC-SLP
Saturday, December 3rd
FEESST Exam and The Use of Anesthesia
by Eric Blicker CCC-SLP.D BCS-S
Saturday, December 3rd
The Case of Being Stuck when Something Feels Stuck
by Kendrea L. (Focht) Garand, PhD, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CBIS, CCRE
Saturday, December 3rd
Day 2: December 4th – Pediatric Medical SLPs
Do you work with the pediatric medical population? Make sure to block off Sunday for a STELLAR pediatric lineup!
Consume case studies and research on topics like…
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Severe Brain Injury in a Young Adult
by Jessica Salley Riccardi, PhD CCC-SLP
Sunday, December 4th
Title-Persistent Feeding and Swallowing Disorders After Intrauterine Opioid Exposure (IOE)
by Erin Redle Sizemore, PhD CCC-SLP
Sunday, December 4th
Pre-feeding skills: Relationship and Engagement: The Story of building Relationship for Success in Feeding Therapy Through 2 Case Studies
by Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC Proficient DIRFloortime® Provider TBRI® Trained Practitioner
Sunday, December 4th
Pediatric Non-Traumatic Brain Injury – Case Study
by Isabel Lawton M.S. CCC-SLP
Sunday, December 4th
Stickler Syndrome: Case Study From Beginning to Present
by Ruth H Stonestreet, Ph.D, CCC-SLP Professor Emerita, Fellow/ASHA, Fellow/NAP, BCS-CL
Sunday, December 4th
Infant non-nutritive suck across patient populations
by Emily Zimmerman, PhD., CCC-SLP
Sunday, December 4th
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in a Child with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Structure vs. Function
by Kristen DeLuca, MS, CCC-SLP
Sunday, December 4th
Use of Nipple Shields as a Bridge to Breastfeeding
by Jill Rabin M.S. CCC-SLP/L IBCLC
Sunday, December 4th
Pediatric AAC Intervention: Ideas for Facilitating Multimodal Communication
by Katie Threlkeld, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sunday, December 4th
Evaluation and Treatment Through a Myofunctional Lense
by Kaitlyn Shrum, MA, CCC-SLP, QOM
Sunday, December 4th
Research to Practice: Caregiver Coaching for Pediatric Feeding Disorder
by Michelle Lynn Wood Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
Sunday, December 4th
Can I Have A Seat At The Table?
by Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Sunday, December 4th
A Tale of 2 Weans: Thickened Liquids and G-tube
by Kara Larson, MS, CCC-SLP
Sunday, December 4th
Register Now for Free Access!
Get access to the whole weekend and watch the sessions you want … make this entire weekend your most transformational and inspirational weekend yet!
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Click your track of choice to complete the free registration process. If you decide you would like ASHA CEUs, you can join the Medical SLP Collective and complete the ASHA Registration for the Live or Recorded version of the tracks available.
WILL THERE BE REPLAYS FOR ALL COURSES?
There will be replays following the live presentation inside the Medical SLP Collective. When you purchase a membership, you are also eligible for ASHA CEUs. Presentations will also be available on YouTube for 1 week.
ARE THESE COURSES BEING OFFERED FOR ASHA CEUs?
Yes. These courses are being offered through an ASHA approved CEU provider, The Medical SLP Collective. For more information about the Medical SLP Collective, click here.
DO I GET A CERTIFICATE?
If you choose to join the Medical SLP Collective, you will be able to print a certificate for the summit after you watch all the presentations and complete a brief quiz.
HOW MANY HOURS CAN I EARN?
14 hours are being offered, equaling 1.4 ASHA Continuing Education Units (ASHA CEUs) for both days. Each Day is registered for ASHA CEUs, so you can pick a day or attend both days, your choice! You can get LIVE ASHA CEUs by attending all the webinars in Zoom or RECORDING ASHA CEUs by watching the replays and taking the test available on December 15th.
CAN I ATTEND IF I’M A STUDENT OR CF?
Yes! We’d love to have you! You may not need continuing education hours, but it’ll be a great learning opportunity!
IS IT REALLY FREE?
Yes, the summit is free to watch on our YouTube channel for anyone who wants to watch live! Our goal is to give back to the amazing SLP community!
Participants have the option to pay a small fee that will earn them ASHA CEUs *and* access to the MedSLP Collective!
Note: There is a $34 subscription fee (you can cancel at the end of any subscription month) to get ASHA CEUs for the summit presentations. Those who want live ASHA CEUs will be required to watch the presentations live on Zoom for attendance purposes and have access to the replays within the Membership.
I'M ALREADY A MEMBER OF THE MEDSLP COLLECTIVE, DO I NEED TO PAY A FEE FOR ASHA CEUS?
Current members get the ASHA CEUs for free as part of the membership and only need to register for the summit by clicking here.
CAN THESE COURSES COUNT TOWARD MY STATE LICENSE RENEWAL?
Every state has different requirements for what they will accept. Check with your specific state’s licensing agency to see if these courses meet their guidelines. You will be able to download a certificate and view the course summary, learning objectives, and speaker disclosures for each course online if you are a member of the MedSLP Collective.
CAN I INVITE MY FRIENDS?
Absolutely! Send them to https://medslpcollective.com/summit to sign up!