The G. Paul Moore Symposium at the University of Florida is in honor of Dr. G. Paul Moore, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and renowned scholar in the field of Communication Sciences Disorders. The G. Paul Moore Symposium is organized annually as a tribute to Dr. Moore’s outstanding contributions in the fields of audiology and speech language pathology by our host, the University of Florida Chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) under the direction of Chapter Advisor Dr. Sharon M. DiFino, PhD, CCC-SLP.
Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6, 2026
Event Schedule
Thursday, February 5, 2026
John C. Rosenbek, PhD, presents: “It’s Science and So Much More” focusing on differentiating neurogenic and psychogenic stuttering.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9 a.m. | Registration & Opening Remarks* |
| 9 -10:30 a.m. | Lecture: Healing Is the Artful Wooing of Nature |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break* |
| 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Lecture: The Tyranny of the Randomized Clinical Trial |
| 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Q & A |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch* |
| 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Lecture: Hebb’s Rats |
| 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break* |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Lecture: Mind Over Motor |
| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Q & A |
| 4:00 – 4:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks* |
*Agenda items with an asterisk will not be included in instructional hour calculation
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
- Identify and describe the key types of motor speech disorders commonly observed in aging populations, including dysarthria and apraxia of speech.
- Differentiate between normal age-related speech changes and pathological motor speech disorders.
- Discuss the impact of motor speech issues on communication, quality of life, and social participation among older adults.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Jagadish M. Swamy, AUD, CCC-A presents: “Setting up a Successful Private Practice in Audiology: A Perspective and Road Map”
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9 a.m. | Registration & Opening Remarks* |
| 9 -10:30 a.m. | Lecture: Starting a Private Practice |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break* |
| 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Lecture: Practice Management |
| 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Q & A |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch* |
| 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Lecture: Constructing a Strategic Business Plan |
| 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break* |
| 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Lecture: Nuts & Bolts of a Private Practice |
| 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Q & A |
| 4:00 – 4:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks* |
*Agenda items with an asterisk will not be included in instructional hour calculation
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
- Describe the latest innovations and technologies in hearing loss diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Explain how societal changes—such as aging populations, increased noise exposure, and digital health trends—are influencing the prevalence and management of hearing loss.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of emerging clinical approaches compared to traditional methods in various demographic and cultural contexts.
Speaker Bios
Dr. John C. Rosenbek
Dr. Rosenbek graduated from the University of Colorado in 1970 with a PhD in Speech-Language Pathology. He spent five years on the University faculty as teacher, clinical supervisor and clinician. Then, spent the next 25 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin as Chief of Service, researcher, and clinician. He ended his career at the University of Florida after serving as a professor and chairman of the College of Public Health and Health Professions’ department of communicative disorders. He now holds Professor Emeritus status at UF. He states, “all parts of my 44-year career were interesting and challenging, but the portion I always liked the best was clinical practice. Most of that practice was with neurologic deficits in adults. I always said I would not retire until I got it right every time I stepped into the clinic; turns out I ran out of time.”
Financial disclosure: Dr. Rosenbek receives an honorarium from the University of Florida Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) as an instructor for this symposium.
Non-financial disclosure: None to disclose.
Dr. Jagadish Swamy
Dr. Swamy is a Board Certified Audiologist and earned his Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Florida in 2002. He also studied audiology in India and earned a Masters’ degree in Speech and Hearing, and a Master’s degree in Linguistics. Dr. Swamy is very compassionate about helping his patients with their hearing health care needs and has been practicing audiology for over 20 years. His area of expertise and specialty has been in the diagnosis of hearing loss, providing state-of-art hearing instrument technology to his patients, Assistive Listening Devices, helping patients with their tinnitus and tinnitus management, hearing conservation & protection and also providing solutions to patients who are exposed to loud noise. He is also passionate about educating his patients and the community about hearing loss and ways to overcome the negative effect of hearing impairment. Dr. Swamy has the expertise to ensure that you receive proper treatment keeping in mind your lifestyle, hearing and budget. In his spare time, Dr. Swamy loves to spend time with his family, loves to play “Tabla”, the Indian hand drums and photography.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Swamy is employed by Clear Sound Audiology and receives an honorarium from the University of Florida Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) as an instructor for this symposium.
Non-financial disclosure: None to disclose.
Speakers will provide disclosure statements during their presentations per ASHA guidelines.
Registration
| Fees | Both fays | Thursday only | Friday only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | $75 | $45 | $45 |
| Student | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Additional Course Information
Format – Hybrid – Online/Distance Learning and In-Person
Assessment of Learning Outcomes – Self-assessment/Reflection
Instructional Hours – Up to 10 hours
FAQs
In Order to Get a Certificate of Completion, Learners Must:
- Attend the entirety of each day you are intending to receive credit for. Partial credit within a day will not be available.
- Successful completion of the Self Assessment within 7 days of the program.
Is partial credit available?
Yes, half credit can be earned by attending 1 day, and full credit for attending both days.
Are they submitted automatically or do I need to submit a certificate?
If you practice in Florida and attended the seminar, we will submit your license to CE Broker for you to receive credit.
CEUs and certificates can only be provided to those attending in-person or the live webinar.
Do I need to submit a survey or post-seminar assessment to receive credit?
A self-assessment/reflection will be required to earn credit.
How long should it take for me to see my credit in CE Broker?
Please allow 1-2 weeks before inquiring about CEU credit. On weeks when there is a holiday, please allow up to 3 weeks for us to submit licenses into CE Broker.
Who should I contact if I have any questions regarding credit?
If you have any questions, please reach out to gpaulmooresymposium@gmail.com.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be made for CEU programs offered by the Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences with written requests within five days of the start of the CEU program. Written requests should be submitted to gpaulmooresymposium@gmail.com. If the request is made within 5 days of the CEU program, not refund will be offered.