Biography
Elaine Mormer became interested in Audiology as an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts. She has been an audiologist for many years since, and the satisfaction of helping people improve their communication ability has been continually fulfilling for her. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate classes in the CSD Department. Mormer enjoys helping undergraduate students discover the many paths that are open to their futures. Additionally, she serves as the faculty advisor for the undergraduate Pitt Audiology and Hearing Club.
In her role with Clinical Education, the goal is for each of the AuD and SLP graduate student clinicians to have excellent learning experiences with community clinical instructors, locally and nationally.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts
- Master of Arts in Audiology, University of Massachusetts
- Doctor of Philosophy in Audiology, University of Pittsburgh
Awards
- Fellow, American Speech Language Hearing Association, 2023
- Distinguished Contribution Award, Council of Academic Programs in CSD, 2022
- Outstanding Educator Award, American Academy of Audiology, 2020
Research Interests
- Science of Community Engagement in Research
- OTC Hearing Aids in Community Pharmacy Education and Practice
Publications
- Berenbrok L, Chieffo N, Leong A, Stuck E, DeRuiter M, & Mormer, E. Opportunities for interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and hearing professionals in Pennsylvania: A descriptive geographic information system study. JAPhA Practice Innovations. 1-3, 2024
- Mormer E and Berenbrok L. Joining Pharmacists on the OTC Hearing Aid Journey. Audiology Today. 2023, May/June: 13-21 (cover story).
- Berenbrok LA, Mormer E. Over-the-counter Hearing Aids. JAMA. 2023 Apr 11;329(14):1225-6. 4.
Professional Organization Appointments
- Council for Clinical Certification, American Speech Language Hearing
Certificates
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech Language Hearing Association