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)
Swallow the Gap
Changing Tides in the World of SLP
From publication pushback to trailblazing in the continuing education world, Dr. Ianessa Humbert and Rinki Varindani Desai discuss challenges - and payoffs - of infusing new ideas into the field of speech-language pathology.
Biographies:
Dr. Humbert, PhD is an accomplished scientist, professor, and highly sought-after speaker with expertise and swallowing and swallowing disorders. Dr. Humbert is a world renowned 'Swallowologist,' the CEO and Co-founder of STEP - The Swallowing Training and Education Portal, and the CEO and founder of Swallowing Wellness.
Rinki Varindani Desai is a medical speech-language pathologist and board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. She is the founder of the Medical SLP Forum community, co-creator of the Dysphagia Therapy mobile app, and co-founder of the Swallowing Training and Education Portal online learning platform. Rinki currently serves as a member of ASHA's Scientific and Professional Education Board. She has earned multiple awards for excellence in clinical practice, leadership, advocacy, and clinical education. She has practiced in medical settings across the US for over a decade. In addition to teaching and mentoring graduate students, she has presented nationally and internationally and published several articles on topics related to adult dysphagia. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking, volunteering, and doing what she can to help advance the profession by paying it forward.
Resources:
https://www.stepcommunity.com/
https://www.swallowingwellness.com/
Gap Education:
https://swallowthegap.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/GapEducationLLC
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/swallowpatho
