The largest force of professionals in a quandary at this time comprises the Master-level audiologists. As university programs embrace the Au. Will they have to return to college to get the Au. There are heated discussions being held within and across different, but related professions. Finally, as professional colleagues, audiologists, otologists, and otolaryngologists must continue to interact and educate one another regarding the professional directions they are taking.
Audiology is definitely at a crossroads, faced with new, challenging options.
The road to follow is not clear, there is no consensus, and external pressures are constant and distracting. However, the purpose of this editorial was not to take a stand, but to inform my otology colleagues of certain stresses currently facing audiologists and the profession of audiology.