Emily Belter

Emily Belter is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she oversees graduate clinical training and serves as medical internship coordinator.

Education:

• BS in Communication Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005
• MS in Speech Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2008

Research Focus: Her expertise centers on clinical education for graduate clinicians and instructor training, with specialization in voice disorders—particularly Lee Silverman Voice Treatment and SPEAK OUT! protocols for Parkinson's disease. She maintains extensive experience in adult communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorder assessment across acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient, and long-term care settings.

Scientific Recognition:

• ASHA Award for Continuing Education (2020)
• ASHA Award for Continuing Education (2016)

Professional Leadership: As Director of Clinical Education, she manages graduate clinical curricula, coordinates medical placements, and guides students through state licensure processes while teaching graduate courses on medical speech-language pathology services.