Thomas Zalewski

Thomas Zalewski is a Professor of Audiology and Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) Program Coordinator at Bloomsburg University's Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. He teaches undergraduate and graduate audiology courses while providing clinical services at the university's Speech and Hearing Clinic, specializing in central auditory processing disorders and tinnitus management.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. in Communication Disorders (1987, Bloomsburg University)
• M.S. in Audiology (1988, Bloomsburg University)
• Ph.D. in Audiology (2001, New York University)

Dr. Zalewski's research primarily investigates central auditory processing disorders and tinnitus, with significant contributions including co-development of the Buffalo Model Questionnaire–Revised (BMQ-R). His work spans diagnostic methodologies, educational audiology, newborn hearing screenings, and hearing conservation strategies, emphasizing practical clinical applications and evidence-based protocols.

Recent publications (2020-2007) reveal evolving research trajectories: advancing diagnostic tools for auditory processing disorders, optimizing adolescent hearing screening protocols through high-frequency testing, and clarifying relationships between hearing loss and cognitive decline in aging populations. His scholarship consistently bridges clinical practice with public health implementation, particularly in school-based hearing programs.

As AuD Program Coordinator since 2022, Dr. Zalewski oversees doctoral training and serves as National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association Faculty Advisor. His institutional service includes strategic planning, curriculum development, and graduate program leadership across multiple university committees.

He actively leads community outreach through the Bloomsburg University Speech and Hearing Clinic, organizing annual hearing screenings for Special Olympics events and local schools while providing clinical services for diverse patient populations.