CV

Drawing from a rich clinical and academic background, I bring a fresh lens to problem-solving. For me, meaningful work demands not just effort, but pride and passion.

Education

  • 2019-2023
    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  • 2014-2016
    Speech and Language Pathology
    University of Iowa

  • 2010-2014
    Northwestern University

    Major: Human Communication Sciences
    Minor: Spanish Language

Professional Experience

  • 2023-2024
    General Surgery, Preliminary Year
    Swedish Medical Center - First Hill
    Seattle, WA

  • 2016-2022
    Louisville Center for Voice Care
    University of Louisville
    Louisville, KY

  • 2021
    Calm.com, Inc

  • 2015-2016
    Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis & Rehabilitation, Dayton, OH
    Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
    University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA

  • 2015
    Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    University of Iowa

  • A Novel Endotracheal Tube to Reduce Rates of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
    Cardiothoracic Design Team
    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  • Improving Learning, Adherence, and Efficiency in Speech Therapy with a Smartphone/Tablet Application Service

    Award Amount: $61,889

    Funded by:

    • University of Louisville’s ExCITE Program

    • NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs Program

    Justin White, MA (Principal Investigator)
    Swapna Chandran, MD (Faculty Sponsor)

    NIH, NIHLB, Project #: 5U01HL127518-03, subgrant

    2017

  • Award Amount: $2,500
    University of Louisville ExCITE Program
    National Science Foundation

    Justin White, MA (Entrepreneurial Lead)
    Swapna Chandran, MD (Academic Lead)

    2017

  • Award Amount: $4,750
    University of Louisville
    National Cancer Institute
    Program cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

    Suzanne King, PhD (Faculty Advisor)

    2020

Research Experience

Grants and Programs

Additional Experiences

  • The extent of abduction of the vocal processes during “mixed voice” phonation in male singers.
    Research Design Project
    Eileen Finnegan, PhD, CCC-SLP (Advisor)

    2015-2016

  • Research Assistant
    Northwestern University
    Viorica Marian, PhD (Principal Investigator)

  • Independent Study
    Northwestern University

Presentations

Podium

  • White, J.T. & Craven, L.S. Is this vocal cord dysfunction? What SLPs need to know. Podium presentation at: Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Convention; Feb 16, 2023; Lexington, KY.

  • White, J.T. The SLP’s role before and after vocal fold medialization procedures. Podium presentation at: Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Convention; Feb 17, 2022; Louisville, KY.

  • White, J.T. Hold the Phone! Improving Adherence and Motor Learning at Home with a Smartphone Application.” Podium presentation at: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s National Convention; Nov 15-17, 2018; Boston, MA.

  • White, J.T. & Donahue, E.N. Patients’ perceptions of and attitudes towards voice therapy: A pilot study.” Podium presentation at: Fall Voice Conference. Oct 15, 2016. Scottsdale, AZ.

  • Delsandro, E., Warndahl, K., & White, J.T. Motivate me: Promoting engagement & communication in adolescents & young adults with level 3 autism. Podium presentation at: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s National Convention; Nov 12, 2015; Denver, CO.

Poster

  • White, J. T., & Chandran, S. K. The role of patient perceptions and hyperfunctional voice disorders in predicting voice therapy attendance. Poster presented at: American Laryngological Association Annual Meeting; April 27-May 1, 2022; Dallas, TX.

  • White, J. T., Klinginsmith, M. J., & Chandran, S. K. Laryngeal manifestations of Crohn’s disease: Literature review and case series of two distinct presentations. Poster presented at: American Laryngological Association Annual Meeting; April 27-May 1, 2022; Dallas, TX.

  • White, J. T., & Chandran, S. K. Investigating predictors of voice therapy attendance: The role of self-ratings and diagnosis. Poster presented at: Research!Louisville; Oct 26, 2021; Louisville, KY.

    White, J. T., & Chandran, S. K. Investigating predictors of therapy attendance: the role of self-ratings and diagnosis. Poster presented at: Fall Voice Conference; Oct 23-24, 2020; Virtual.

Invited Speaker

Craven, L.S. & White, J.T. Advanced voice care: Updates in voice evaluation and treatment. Frazier Rehabilitation Institute; Louisville, KY; March 2, 2017.

Chandran, S.K. & White, J.T. Vocal health myths. University of Louisville School of Music; Sept 21, 2017; Louisville, KY.

Advocacy & Policy Work

  • University of Louisville Chapter

    Executive Roles:
    Advocacy Chair, 2020-2021
    Resolutions Chair, 2019-2020

    Other Roles:
    Gun Violence Prevention Week Planning Committee, 2019-2020
    Region 5 Advisory Committee, 2020-2021


    Resolutions Authored

    White, J.T., Udoh, K., & Hennecke, S., Addressing Inequity in Onsite Wastewater Treatment, Resolution 046-J21. AMA Medical Student Section Annual Meeting. June 2021.
    (Referred for Study – June 2021)

    Udoh, K., White, J.T., … & Namburar, S., Environmental Contributors to Disease and Advocating for Environmental Justice, Resolution 019-J21. AMA Medical Student Section Annual Meeting. June 2021.
    (Adopted AMA-MSS Resolution – June 2021)

    White, J.T. & Byerly, L.T., Improving Labelling of Over-the-Counter Medications by Including Carbohydrate Content, Resolution 083-I20. AMA Medical Student Section Interim Meeting. November 2020.
    (Adopted AMA-MSS Resolution – June 2021)

    White, J.T. & Parsa, S., Education in Communicating with and Providing Services to Individuals with Communication Disorders, Resolution 080-I20. AMA Medical Student Section Interim Meeting. November 2020.

    (Adopted AMA-MSS Resolution – November 2020)

    Sheikh, K.N., Mathur, U., … & White, J.T., Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Coverage of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices for Patients with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. Resolution 014-I20. AMA Medical Student Section Interim Meeting. November 2020.
    (Adopted AMA-MSS Resolution – November 2020)

  • 2021-2023
    Class of 2023 Representative
    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  • Social Support Chair, 2020-2021
    Health Sciences Center Pride Student Organization
    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  • President & Founder, 2013-2014
    The Sweet Life, a chapter of the College Diabetes Network
    Northwestern University

Awards & Honors

Gold Humanism Honor Society

University of Louisville
School of Medicine

Ogdahl Award Recipient

2015
for excellence and professionalism in a speech-language pathology student


University of Iowa

Λ Π Η Honor Society

Communications Honor Society
Northwestern University

Distinction in Research


University of Louisville
School of Medicine

Invited Student Speaker


Convocation, 2014
School of Communication


Northwestern University

Dean’s List

School of Communication
Northwestern University

Travel Award


2016 Fall Voice Conference

Communication Century Scholar

by invitation of the Dean for outstanding performance in the classroom

Northwestern University

Scholarships

Dr. Arthur E. Siehrs Endowment
Northwestern University

PNC Bank “Achiever Believer”

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