The Michigan Board of Audiology was formed with the enactment of Public Act 97 of 2004. The practice of audiology as defined in the Public Health Code means the nonmedical and nonsurgical application of principles, methods, and procedures related to disorders of hearing.
The Public Health Code mandates certain responsibilities and duties for a health professional licensing board. Underlying all duties is the responsibility of the board to promote and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare. This responsibility is implemented by the Board by ascertaining minimal entry level competency of health practitioners and verifying continuing education during licensure. The Board also has the obligation to take disciplinary action against licensees who have adversely affected the public's health, safety, and welfare.
The Michigan Board of Audiology consists of 9 voting members: 5 audiologists, 2 physicians and 2 public members. The board works with the department to oversee the practice of approximately 534 audiologists. The appointments of this board are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Members
Melissa Somers, Petoskey
Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery who hold a certificate of qualification from the American board of otolaryngology
Term expires 6/30/22
Teresa Zwolan, Ann Arbor
Audiologists
Term expires 6/30/22
Stylianos Dokianakis, Saugatuck
Audiologists
Term expires 6/30/23
Lauren Dadisho, West Bloomfield
Audiologists
Term expires 6/30/23
Chelsea Conrad, Au.D., Royal Oak
Audiologists
Term expires 6/30/24
Daniel Seraphinoff, Troy
General public
Term expires 6/30/24
Mark Epolito, Haslett
General public
Term expires 6/30/24
Paul Judge, M.D., Berrien Spring
Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery who hold a certificate of qualification from the American board of otolaryngology
Term expires 6/30/24
Christine Gower, Howell
Audiologists
Term expires 6/30/25
