EP 07: Mentorship in College, Understanding Personalities, Code-switching & Professionalism

In this episode Nicole shares a conversation with her undergraduate Audiology mentor, Maria Grijalva, Au.D.  - the original 'Dr. G'.  Maria owns 5 Audiology Private Practices, is an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton, and a mentor to multiple undergraduate and graduate students. They have a fun time sharing honest and vulnerable experiences. Topics discussed also include: 

• Sharing their story of how the professor-and-student, to mentorship, to now friendship has developed. 
• Dr. G's journey overcoming a low GPA to becoming a doctor. 
• Overcoming adversity when counselors or teachers don't believe in your potential. 
• How a mentorship relationship can blossom into a mutually beneficial relationship. 
• The personal experience and investment she received from mentorship and her desire to offer that to her future students. 
• Lessons learned about how to engage with students and approachability. 
• The importance of identifying your patient's, student's and coworker's personality and adjusting how we communicate to meet their needs. 
• Advice for new professionals, specifically students, interns and new Audiologists. 
• Job hunting and interviewing tip.
• Financial considerations for choosing a grad school.  

About Dr. G:

Dr. Maria Grijalva specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. Dr. Grijalva received her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from California State University of Fullerton. She proceeded to complete her doctorate degree at Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. She has had the privilege of volunteering globally (Guatemala, Miami, FL and Mexico) to provide the gift of hearing to those who are less-fortunate or in areas with limited audiological access. Throughout her career, she has developed an exceptional background in hearing devices, audiological assessments, and dizziness and balance disorders. Dr. Grijalva prides herself on prioritizing patient care and patient satisfaction. Dr. Grijalva is fluent in both English and Spanish. She also is a professor at California State University – Fullerton.

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