Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship (Summer 2026 start) - Dayton VA Medical Center
Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Program 2026-2027
Position Start: Summer/Early Fall 2026
Deadline for applications: 2/13/2026
The Dayton VA Medical Center Speech-Language-Pathology section is pleased to announce one Clinical Fellowship opportunity for 2026-2027. The Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity to achieve their clinical learning goals across a wide continuum of care, under close mentorship. This position will serve veterans in acute care and critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinic, and residents of the Community Living Center (long term care, hospice/palliative care, and memory unit).
The Dayton VAMC Clinical Fellowship will provide experience in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, language disorders, cognitive communication impairment, motor speech disorders, and voice impairment. The Clinical Fellow can expect on-site training in videofluoroscopic swallow evaluations, flexible endoscopy, post-laryngectomy voice restoration, and assistive technology; as well as opportunities for in-person and virtual continued education. Hands-on training will allow the Clinical Fellow to develop the necessary skills to manage a full-time patient caseload. Overall – we are seeking a candidate with a strong interest in medical speech pathology.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Commitment to 12 months of temporary federal employment at Dayton VA Medical Center.
U.S. Citizenship and English language proficiency are required.
Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology program (MA or MS) required.
Eligibility for licensure in speech-language-pathology and application for conditional licensure.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
Please submit (1) resume; (2) letter of intent describing professional goals and areas of interest; (3) graduate transcripts (unofficial or copies are acceptable); and (4) two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors
All the above should be incorporated into a single PDF document. Please title PDF as follows: LastName_FirstName_2026_CF
Email applications to taylor.galen@va.gov by 2/13/26
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered
Interviews will be scheduled late February with the selection team, in person or via videoconference
Please direct any questions to: Taylor Galen MA, CCC-SLP taylor.galen@va.gov