Alex J. Elkins, AuD
Associate Professor
Department:
SOM-Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Email:
ajelkins@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-9438
Biography
Dr. Elkins has been providing audiology care to patients at UMMC since 2013. This Michigan native has been a vital member of the UMMC Dizziness and Balance Clinic, and is particularly interested in fall prevention and complex diagnostics of adult patients. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Elkins enjoys playing music, woodworking, reading history and spending time with family.
Education
| University of South Florida, Au.D., Audiology | 2013 |
| Michigan State University, BA, Communicative Sciences and Disorders | 2009 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology | 12/2018 |
| Certification, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology | 10/2013 - 03/2019 |
| Licensure, Mississippi Audiology License | 11/2013 - 06/2020 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine | 09/2013 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science | 10/2013 - 10/2013 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, A Balanced, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind study of the Efficacy and Safety of AUT00063 Versus Placebo in Age-Related Hearing Loss [CLARITY-1 Study]. (2015-2016). Role on Project: Study Coordinator, Autifony Therapeutics Ltd | 01/2015 - 08/2016 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Windmill IM, Bishop C, Elkins A, Johnson MF, & Sturdivant G Patient complexity charge matrix for audiology services: A new perspective on unbundling Windmill, I.M., Bishop, C., Elkins, A., Johnson, M. F., & Sturdivant, G. (2016). Patient complexity charge matrix for audiology services: A new perspective on unbundling. Seminars in Hearing, 37(2), 148-160. | |
| Spankovich C, Bishop C, Johnson MF, Elkins A, Su D, Lobarinas E, Le Prell CG Relationship between dietary quality, tinnitus and hearing level: data from the national health and nutrition examination survey, 1999-2002 Spankovich, C., Bishop, C., Johnson, M. F., Elkins, A., Su, D., Lobarinas, E., & Le Prell, C. G. (2017). Relationship between dietary quality, tinnitus and hearing level: data from the national health and nutrition examination survey, 1999-2002. International Journal of Audiology, 56(10), 716-722. | |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Elkins, A. (2018). Vestibular grand rounds. Florida Academy of Audiology, Orlando, FL., Florida Academy of Audiology, Orlando, FL | 08/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Elkins, A. & Gonzalez, V. (2018). Vestibular considerations pre- and post-cochlear implantation. American Academy of Audiology, AudiologyNOW!, Nashville, TN., American Academy of Audiology, Nashville, TN | 04/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Elkins, A., Bedore, C., & Hoeppner, T. (2018). Audiology 101. ENT for the Advanced Practiced Provider, Jackson, MS, ENT for the Advanced Practiced Provider, Jackson, MS | 04/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, Gonzalez, V. & Elkins, A. (2017). Vestibular considerations pre- and post-cochlear implantation. Louisiana Academy of Audiology Professional Conference, New Orleans, LA., Louisiana Academy of Audiology, New Orleans, LA | 09/2017 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Windmill, I.M., Bishop, C., Elkins, A., Johnson, M. F., & Sturdivant, G. (2014). Deconstructing the hearing care delivery model. Montana Speech and Hearing Association Fall Convention, Missoula, MT, Montana Speech and Hearing Association, Missoula, MT | 10/2014 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Windmill, I.M., Bishop, C., Elkins, A., Johnson, M. F., & Sturdivant, G. (2014). Deconstructing the hearing care delivery model. 30th Annual Scott Haug Texas Hill Country Audiology Retreat, New Braunfels, TX, 30th Annual Scott Haug Texas Hill Country Audiology Retreat, New Braunfels, TX | 09/2014 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Five Year Pin, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 |
| Audiologist of the Year, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences - University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 |
| Extra Mile Award, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences - University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 |
| Preceptor of the Year, Division of Audiology at University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2017 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Academy of Audiology, Fellow | |
| Mal de Debarquement Syndrome Foundation, Member | |
| American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Member |
Committee Service
| American Academy of Audiology - Utilization of Radiologic Imaging for Assessment and/or Treatment of Auditory or Vestibular Disorders Task Force, Task Force Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Academy of Audiology - Nominations Committee, Member | 2017 - 2017 |
| Doctor of Audiology Program Development Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Adult Hearing Aid Committee, Member | 2014 - Present |
| Vestibular Committee, Member | |
| Audiology Documentation Committee, Member |
Community Service
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2016, Hearing Screener | 09/2016 - 09/2016 |
| Hearing Health Day at the Mississippi Childrens’ Museum, Hearing Screener | 08/2016 - 08/2016 |
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2015, Hearing Screener | 09/2015 - 09/2015 |
| Hearing Health Day at the Mississippi Children's Museum, Hearing Screener | 08/2015 - 08/2015 |
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2014, Hearing Screener | 09/2014 - 09/2014 |
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2014, Hearing Screener | 08/2014 - 08/2014 |
Other Service
| Ad Hoc Reviewer - International Journal of Audiology | 12/2017 - 01/2018 |
| Audiology Assisstant Education, Primary Educator | 09/2015 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Spring 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Neurology Resident Conference | Fall 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Spring 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Fall 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Fall 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Spring 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Quarterly Audiology Education Meeting | Spring 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Fall 2014 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Aubrey Ellis, Michelle Wong | 2018 - Present |
| Audiology Doctoral Project, The Creation of a Vestibular Appointment Flowchart Based on Patient Symptoms and Best Practices Advised: Catherine Sassano | 2018 - Present |
| Preceptor, Advised: Cassie Bedore, Tracy Hoeppner | 2017 - 2018 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kayla Fuzer, Pablo Galicia | 2016 - 2017 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Litany Boudreaux, Brooke Michaels | 2015 - 2016 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Molly England, Hugo Guerrero, Ellen Hambley | 2014 - 2015 |
Fellows supervised
| Geriatrics, Elective Observation, 2 fellows supervised, Observation for aural rehabilitation and vestibular diagnostics |
Residency Training
| Otolaryngology, Training Faculty | 2013 - Present |