MGH Institute of Health Professions
Department of Communication Sciences And Disorders
Doctor of Audiology PROGRAM CEREMONY
May 8, 2026
MGH Institute of Health Professions
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
AUD PROGRAM CEREMONY
Introduction
Jacqueline Foley, AuD., ‘27
MGH IHP Student Academy of Audiology President
Welcome from the Institute
Bridget J. Perry, PhD., CCC-SLP
Department Chair of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program, Associate Professor
Welcome from the Audiology Program
Andrea Pittman, PhD., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology Program Director, Professor
History of the White Coat Ceremony
King Chung, PhD., CCC-A Audiology Professor
Keynote Speaker
Emily Jo Venskytis, AuD , ABAC, CCC-A Director of Clinical Education, Audiology Assistant Professor
White Coat Presentation
Andrea Pittman, PhD., CCC-A and Emily Jo Venskytis, AuD., ABAC, CCC-A
Reciting of the Audiology Oath
Emily Jo Venskytis, AuD., ABAC, CCC-A and the Class of 2026
Student Speaker
Marissa Gallan, AuD., ‘26
Past MGH IHP Student Academy of Audiology President Education Committee Chair for the National SAA Board of Directors
Class of 2026 Slideshow
Closing Remarks
Jacqueline Foley, AuD., ‘27
MGH IHP Student Academy of Audiology President
Morgan R. Cassford
Marissa Lee Gallan
Hannah Shotwell Hardy
Callaway R. Martinez
Abigail J. Wenner
Sydney C. Zech