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title: "Practical Applications, Part 3: Building Your Professional Network"
description: "ADA offers programming and support to audiologists and students who are or who desire to be autonomous practitioners in the field of Audiology."
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date: "2026-06-26T21:58:11+00:00"
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#  Practical Applications, Part 3: Building Your Professional Network

**Presentation Date:** 01 March 2025

**Duration:** 0:49:12

**Return to:** [AuDtonomy Archive](https://www.audiologist.org/audtonomy-archive)

Welcome to the first ever AuDTONOMY virtual symposium. This one-day event is packed with practical sessions covering everything you need to know, including:

- Pathways to private practice ownership
- Practical Insights from practice owners
- Preparation for future practice ownership

Whether you're a student, an early career professional, or just private practice curious, AuDtonomy is the perfect opportunity to explore a career in private practice.

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**Speakers:** Dawn Heiman, Au.D.; Jason Leyendecker, Au.D.; Stacy O'Brien, Au.D.

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