So I promised that I would have some information for you all regarding my 4th-year externship placement today. As many of you know, this process was pretty difficult and our decision to apply for a spot in Nashville was not an easy one. I was actually notified one week ago about Vanderbilt and the Nashville VA's decision but had to keep it to myself until they could complete the official application process. I didn't feel much risk in telling a few family members ahead of time, but since I can now tell the world, I was officially offered the only spot at the Nashville VA for a Vanderbilt Au.D. student!! WOOOOT!!!!
This is definitely the ideal situation for Heather and I! I knew that if we were to stay in Nashville, I would really prefer to do my externship at the VA rather than at Vanderbilt. Not only will the VA be an opportunity to get some exposure to a different clinical environment, they also pay VERY well. As it turns out, the VA is possibly the highest paying for 4th-year externs in the country, and they pay quite well for Au.D. clinicians too! Heather and I are definitely looking forward to having a bit more financial cushion beginning next summer. Our primary goal is to pay down the student loan debt that we have accumulated over the past few years, but we also hope to make an extra trip home for some much needed bonding with our niece and nephew!!!
We love you all and are so happy to be able to share this great news with you today!
Until next time,
Tim & Heather
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