Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD, MBA
Cochlear ImplantAudiology
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FemaleAbout Sarah Sydlowski
Title
Associate Chief Improvement Officer
Biography
Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD, MBA completed her clinical doctorate at the University of Louisville, her externship at Mayo Clinic Arizona, and her PhD at Gallaudet University. Most recently, she completed her executive MBA at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University where she was the recipient of the EMBA Leadership Award.
Dr. Sydlowski is Audiology Director of the Hearing Implant Program at the Cleveland Clinic where her clinical and research interests focus on implantable hearing devices, optimization of practice efficiency while maintaining strong outcomes, and development of innovative clinical delivery models. Dr. Sydlowski is Board Certified in Audiology with Specialty Certification in Cochlear Implants. She has earned the Cleveland Clinic Distinguished Educator Certificate and is adjunct faculty at the University of Akron where she teaches the graduate Implantable Technologies course.
Dr. Sydlowski has been active in professional organizations, serving on the American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors as a member-at-large (2015-2018) and as President Elect (2020), as President of the Ohio Academy of Audiology (2017) and as a Trustee of the AAA Foundation (2019). She has served on a taskforce for the American Cochlear Implant Alliance related to expanding cochlear implant candidacy and is also Co-Chair of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance Program Committee.
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2020
- Graduate School: Gallaudet University, 2010
- Graduate School: Mayo Clinic Arizona, 2007
- Graduate School: University of Louisville, 2007
- Undergraduate: University of Dayton, 2003
Board Certifications
- Specialization in Cochlear Implants: American Board of Audiology, 2013
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2007
Professional Highlights
American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors (2015-2018; 2020-2022)
Ohio Academy of Audiology President (2017)
Additional Training
- Dangerous Decibels(R) Educator (2015)
Awards
- Health Sciences Educator Award nominee (2016)
- Weatherhead School of Management EMBA Leadership Award (2020)
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Sydlowski has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Sydlowski receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- The Institute for Cochlear Implant Training
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