Swallow the Gap

A pivotal podcast on a mission to improve medical intervention for patients with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Primarily intended for medical speech-language pathologists (SLP) and also relevant for professionals and students involved in pulmonology, otolaryngology, gerontology, nutrition, rehabilitation sciences, and various other areas of healthcare. Join us as a force for change by inspiring critical thinking, facilitating discussion, and stimulating professional development for those involved in the evaluation and treatment of patients with aerodigestive disorders. For 2025, please keep your eyes peeled for monthly episode release!

https://www.swallowthegap.com (Gap Education, LLC)

Guest

Heather M. Starmer, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow

Heather Starmer, PhD is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University and the Director of Head and Neck Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation at the Stanford Cancer Center. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. Her research and clinical passions include the management of communication and swallowing disorders associated with head and neck cancer. Her current research projects include investigation of the relationship between head and neck lymphedema and dysphagia following head and neck cancer treatment. She is a Fellow of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

Guest appearance on:

Beyond the Book: Real Talk About Head and Neck Cancer Care