Victoria B. Gonzalez-Elkins, AuD
Division Chief
Department:
SOM-Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Email:
vgonzalez@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-6064
Biography
Dr. Gonzalez joined UMMC Ear, Nose and Throat in 2013 where she serves as head of the Division of Audiology. She has a passion for cochlear implantation and finds limitless reward in being able to improve her patients’ quality of life. When Dr. Gonzalez isn’t seeing patients, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
Education
| University of South Florida, PhD, Hearing Science | 2013 |
| University of South Florida, AuD, Audiology | 2009 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, Psychology | 2005 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, Communication Studies: Speech and Hearing Sciences | 2005 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | |
| Licensure, Florida Audiology License, Florida Department of Health | 07/2009 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi Audiology License, Mississippi State Board of Health | 09/2012 - Present |
Current Positions
| Chief, Division of Audiology, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science | 07/2015 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science | 01/2013 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Visiting Clinical Audiologist, South Florida ENT Associates, P.A. | 09/2012 - 12/2012 |
| Clinical Audiologist & Supervisor, University of South Florida, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders | 08/2010 - 05/2012 |
| Graduate Teaching Associate, University of South Florida, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders | 08/2009 - 05/2012 |
| Forth Year Extern, Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance Center | 06/2008 - 05/2009 |
| Research Assistant, University of South Florida, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders | 08/2005 - 05/2008 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) Randomized Trial. (2017-Present). Co-Principal Investigators: F. Lin & J. Coresh. Role on Project: UMMC Supervising Audiologist, The National Institute on Aging | 07/2017 - Present |
| 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: Site Principal Investigator, Autifony Therapeutics Ltd | 01/2015 - 08/2016 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Lister, J., Maxfield, N., Pitt, G., & Gonzalez, V. Auditory Evoked Response to Gaps in Noise: Older Adults International Journal of Audiology, 50, 211-225 | 2010 |
Abstracts | |
| Nikjeh, D., Lister, J., Gonzalez, V. Do musicians have superior neural processing for all auditory stimuli? P1 and MMN responses to music, speech, and pure tones Psychophysiology, 44 (S1), S102 | 2007 |
Presentations
| Platform Presentations, Gonzalez, V. & Elkins, A. (2017). Vestibular considerations pre- and post-cochlear implantation. Louisiana Academy of Audiology Professional Conference, New Orleans, LA. | 2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Chisolm, T., Eisenberg, L., & Bahr, R. (2013). Speech production ability on a measure of speech perception capacity in young children with cochlear implants and articulation-matched hearing peers. CI 2013 Symposium, Washington, DC. | 2013 |
| Platform Presentations, Bahr, R., Gonzalez, V., Reagan, E. (2012). Segmental accuracy in children with cochlear implants and age-matched controls. American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, Atlanta, GA. | 2012 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Chisolm, T., Eisenberg, L., & Bahr, R. (2011). Speech production ability on measures of children’s speech perception capacity. American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, San Diego, CA. | 2011 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Chisolm, T., Eisenberg, L., Bahr, R., & Frisina, D. R. (2011). Effects of speech production ability on measures of children’s speech perception capacity. 13th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, Chicago, IL. | 2011 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Lister, J., Roberts, R., McArdle, R., Chisolm, T., Williams, V., & Weinbaum, K. (2010). Effects on age and hearing loss on temporal resolution and word recognition in noise. International Conference on Adult Hearing Screening, Lake Como, Italy; Global Research Poster Session: Showcasing USF International Research, Tampa, FL. | 2010 |
| Platform Presentations, Lister, J., Roberts, R., Gonzalez, V., and Lister, F. (2010). Age-related deficits of temporal resolution: clinical application. International Conference on Adult Hearing Screening, Lake Como, Italy. | 2010 |
| Poster Presentation, Lister, J., Roberts, R., Krause, J., Chisolm, T., Carr, P., Gonzalez, V., Houze, S., DeBiase, D., Carlson, H., Brooks, A., & Williams, V. (2009). Assessment and rehabilitation of temporal resolution: A new clinical tool. American Speech Language Hearing Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. | 2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Lister, J., Maxfield, N., & Gonzalez, V. (2008). Neural correlates of auditory temporal resolution: Age-related changes. Integrated Neurosciences Symposium, University of South Florida, Tampa. | 2008 |
| Platform Presentations, Gonzalez, V., Fulton, S., Lister, J., and Roberts, R. (2007). An adaptive clinical test of temporal resolution. Florida Academy of Audiology Convention, St. Petersburg, FL | 2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Nikjeh, D., Lister, J., Gonzalez, V. (2007). Do musicians have superior neural processing for all auditory stimuli? P1 and MMN responses to music, speech, and pure tones. Society for Psychophysiological Research, Savannah, GA. | 2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Gonzalez, V., Lister, J., and Roberts, R. (2007). Test-retest reliability of a clinical test of temporal resolution. AudiologyNOW! 2007, Denver, CO., AudiologyNOW! 2007 | 2007 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Mentored Doctoral Student Award, 13th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children | |
| College of Behavioral and Community Sciences’ Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of South Florida | |
| Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of South Florida | |
| The Exta Mile Award for Outstanding Care, Department of Otolaryngology & Communicative Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Academy of Audiology, Fellow | |
| Group on Women in Medicine and Science, Member | |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance, Member | |
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Member |
Committee Service
| ASHA CE Provider Committee, Audiology Continuing Education Coordinator | 2017 - Present |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance Advocacy, ACI Alliance State Committees, State Champion of Mississippi | 2017 - Present |
| American Academy of Audiology, Leadership Development Committee, Invited Member | 2016 - Present |
| Doctor of Audiology Program Development Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Department Review Committee, Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Search Committee, Division Chief of Audiology, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| Diversity Committee, Member | 2014 - Present |
| Fourth Year Audiology Externship Committee, Co-Chair | 2013 - Present |
| American Academy of Audiology Convention Committee, Research Podium Committee, Invited Member | 2011 - 2012 |
| Search Committee, Instructor Audiology, Member | 2011 - 2012 |
| American Academy of Audiology Convention Committee, Student Research Forum, Invited Member | 2010 - 2011 |
Community Service
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2015, Hearing Screener | 09/2015 - 09/2015 |
| Hearing Health Day at the Mississippi Childrens’ Museum, Hearing Screener | 08/2015 - 08/2015 |
| Flowood Health and Wellness Expo 2014, Hearing Screener | 09/2014 - 09/2014 |
| Back to School Health Fair at Flowood Library, Hearing Screener | 08/2014 - 08/2014 |
Other Service
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance, Symposium Abstract Reviewer | 09/2017 - Present |
| Resource Reviews, Ear & Hearing Journal, Assistant Section Editor | 05/2009 - 12/2013 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Fall 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Department of Otolaryngology Resident Conference | Fall 2013 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Tracy Hoeppner, Cassie Bedore | 2017 - Present |
| Preceptor, Advised: Pablo Galicia, Kayla Fuzer | 2016 - 2017 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Brooke Michaels, Litany Boudreaux | 2015 - 2016 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Ellen Hambley, Hugo Guerrero, Molly England | 2014 - 2015 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Anna Ford, Annie Rodriguez | 2013 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Brittany Keahey, Rachel Elkins, Laurin Geheber | 2012 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kyle Clifton, Lisa Marx, Erica Claxton, Angela Ambrosio, Monica Barnes, Alexandra Klien, Kayla Gashler, Stacy OBrian, Madeline Coffey, Aaron Hutchinson, Lindsey Johnson, Bryce Romershausen, Constance Green | 2011 - 2012 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Amanda Cooley, Lisa Gascay, Michelle Frenton, Chelsea McNee, Makenzie Kline, Amy Murray, Suzanne Sparkman, Caleb Sparkman, Amanda Kluzynski, Andrew Hague, Paulcy Pynadath, Arlene Hicklin | 2010 - 2011 |
Residency Training
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2017 - 06/2017 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2015 - 02/2016 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2015 - 05/2015 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2014 - 02/2015 |
| Otolaryngology Resident, Training Faculty | 2014 - 04/2014 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2013 - 02/2014 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2013 - 02/2013 |