Denise G. Pouncey, AuD
Associate Professor
Department:
SOM-Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Email:
dpouncey@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5460
Biography
Dr. Pouncey has been providing audiology care to patients at UMMC since 2007. She has extensive expertise in balance disorders and has been an integral part of the UMMC Dizziness and Balance Clinic for over 10 years. Dr. Pouncey enjoys reading, community involvement ,spending time with family, and traveling.
Education
| University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), Audiology | 2004 |
| University of Montevallo, MS, Audiology | 1994 |
| University of Montevallo, BS, Communication Disorders | 1993 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, American Speech-Language Hearing Association | 05/1996 - Present |
| Licensure, Audiology License, Mississippi State Board of Health | 03/1995 - Present |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2018 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science | 02/2009 - 06/2018 |
| Certified Clinical Audiologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science | 11/2006 - 02/2009 |
| Certified Clinical Audiologist, Coastal ENT (Formerly Hearing and Balance Center) | 10/1998 - 2004 |
| Certified Clinical Audiologist, Premier Medical, School of | 06/1996 - 06/1998 |
| Clinical Audiologist, Hearing and Balance Center | 1995 - 06/1996 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Sassano, Catherine and Pouncey,Denise “Computerized Dynamic Posturography: A Historical Concussion Predictor” Audiology Today, Nov/Dec 2020 magazine | 2020 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Errors Have You Blue? Let’s Fix the Queue! Quantifying Effort in Achieving Capacity Planning Goals, American Academy of Audiology, Atlanta, Georgia | 04/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Monothermal Caloric Screening Test: Further Validation (Poster Number PP608), American Academy of Audiology, Chicago, Illinois | 04/2011 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| 15 Year Pin, UMMC | 2022 |
| Audiologist of the Year, UMMC - Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences | 2019 |
| 10 Year Pin, UMMC | 2017 |
| Extra Mile Award, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences | 2016 |
| 5 Year Pin, UMMC | 2012 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Balance Society, Member | 2019 - Present |
| GWIMS (Group on Women in Medicine and Science), Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Auditory Society, Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Academy of Audiology, Committee Member for AAA convention, Audiology Now convention 2012 - read and rated submissions for learning modules | 2011 |
| American Speech and Hearing Association, Member | 1995 - Present |
| Mal de Debarquement Syndrome Foundation, Member | |
| American Academy of Audiology, Member | |
| Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association, Member |
Committee Service
| Doctor of Audiology program Student Development Committee, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Doctor of Audiology Program Development Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Department of Otolaryngology Handwashing Performance Improvement Task Force, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Community Outreach Committee - Division of Audiology, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Audiology division chief search committee, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| Space and Room Utilization Committee - Ambulatory, Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| EPIC Template - Audiology, Member | 2012 - Present |
Community Service
| BHS (Brandon High School) Health Science Advisory Committee, Advisory Board Member | 10/2022 - Present |
| Project Graduation Co-Chair, Co-Chairman | 07/2022 - 05/2023 |
| UMMC Audiology Table at Brandon's Bulldog Bash, Table set up to promote the Division of Audiology | 08/2019 - 08/2019 |
| Brandon High School PTO, Teacher Appreciation Committee | 08/2019 - Present |
| UMMC Audiology spoke with the Senior Center in Brandon, MS, Hearing Screenings offered | 03/2019 - 03/2019 |
| UMMC Division of Audiology Hearing Screenings, Back to School Hearing Screenings offered | 08/2018 - 08/2018 |
| UMMC Audiology Table at Brandon's Bulldog Bash, Table set up to promote the Division of Audiology | 08/2018 - 08/2018 |
| Brandon High School PTO, Liaison to President | 08/2018 - 05/2019 |
| Special Olympics, Hearing Screenings on all athletes | 05/2018 - 05/2018 |
| Brandon First United Methodist Church, Speaker for Tweens Group. Spoke to 5th and 6th graders regarding the importance of hearing protection | 01/2018 - 01/2018 |
| Brandon First United Methodist Church, Speaker for the Mens' Club. Spoke on falls risk, hearing protection and hearing loss. | 01/2018 - 01/2018 |
| Brandon High School PTO, Teacher Appreciation Co-chair | 08/2017 - 05/2018 |
| Brandon Middle School PTO, Teacher Appreciation Committee | 08/2017 - 05/2018 |
| Brandon Middle School PTO, Dog Jam Teacher Coordinator | 08/2017 - 05/2018 |
| Brandon Middle School PTO, Dog Jam Committee | 08/2016 - 05/2017 |
| Brandon High School PTO, Chair of Fundraising | 08/2016 - 05/2017 |
| Special Olympics, hearing evaluations on all athletes | 05/2016 - 05/2016 |
| Business in the Classroom at Florence Middle School, Spoke to 8th grade science students regarding Audiology and Hearing loss | 10/2015 - 10/2015 |
| Youth Alliance Committee - Brandon First United Methodist Church, Member - Coordinator | 07/2014 - 07/2015 |
| PTO Volunteer - Brandon Middle School, Special Projects Committee | 07/2014 - 05/2015 |
| PTO Volunteer - Brandon Middle School, Teacher Appreciation Committee | 07/2014 - 05/2015 |
| PTO Volunteer - Brandon Middle School, Special Projects Committee | 08/2013 - 05/2014 |
| Table at the Mississippi Coach's Conference, Spoke to Coach's and gave out information on our concussion program | 07/2013 - 07/2013 |
| Brandon First United Methodist Church, Presented information on hearing loss, hearing aids and the aging process to the senior adult group | 03/2013 - 03/2013 |
| Lunch with Dr. Joe Edwards and Dr. Craig Flowers regarding our concussion program, Discuss concussion program with pediatricians in the community | 08/2012 - 08/2012 |
| Volunteer Stonebridge Elementary School, Teacher Appreciation Committee | 08/2012 - 05/2013 |
| Volunteer - Brandon Elementary School | 08/2010 - 05/2013 |
| Volunteer - Rouse Elementary School, Box Top Coordinator | 08/2010 - 05/2011 |
Other Service
| Health/Career Fair, Participated in a Health Fair for the Rankin County School System. Over 400 students attended that are in the Health Academies. | 11/2016 - 11/2016 |
| Givegab Adinistrator for Audiology, Administrator for Audiology with Givegab | 07/2016 - Present |
| Piloting with Lanier High School for Concussion Program, Director of Dizzy and Balance Clinic | 03/2016 - Present |
| Supervising move of Vestibular Lab, Audiologist | 04/2014 - 06/2014 |
| Developing new Protocol for Dizzy Clinic, Audiologist | 12/2013 - Present |
| Liason between Dermatology and Communicative Sciences Department in Suite K for operations management, Liason /Audiologist | 06/2013 - Present |
| Hearing Screenings at Brandon First United Methodist Church, Audiologist | 06/2013 - 06/2013 |
| Featured on front page of ENT Update Newsletter, Featured on ENT Update Newsletter regarding New Concussion Screening for Athletes | 04/2013 - 04/2013 |
| Cover of CenterView for UMMC, Interviewed and photo on the cover of Centerview regarding Concussions | 11/2012 - 11/2012 |
Teaching Experience
| Lunch and Learn, Small Group, Presenter, Lunch and Learn | Spring 2024 - 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Managing Dizziness | Spring 2021 - 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, ENT Basics for the APP | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, ENT Basics for the APP Provider | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Falls Risk Lecture to ENT Residents | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Physical Therapy Class - Lecture on Vestibular Lab Assessment | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Presenter, ENT Basics for the Advanced Practice Provider | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Physical Therapy Class- Lecture on Vestibular Lab Assessment | Fall 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Vestibular Testing Lecture for ENT Residents | Spring 2012 - 2012 |
| SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Physical Therapy Class - Lecture on Vestibular Lab Asssessment | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Vestibular Disorders and Concussion in Pediatric Patients | Fall 2011 |
| SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Physical Therapy Class - Lecture on Vestibular Lab Assessment | Fall 2010 |
| SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Physical Therapy Class- Lecture on Vestibular Lab Assessment | Fall 2009 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Kylie Bond, Emily Descano | 2023 - Present |
| Preceptor, Advised: Julie Gibbons, Amanda Heath | 2022 - 2023 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Clarissa Story, Kendra Stebbins | 2021 - 2022 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Ashleigh Harrison, Lauren Langan | 2020 - 2021 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Sarah Margaret Willis, Catherine Sassano, Ashley Anne Peeples | 2019 - 2020 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Aubrey Ellis, Michelle Wong | 2018 - 2019 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Neuro P.T. resident observation Advised: Rachel Nielson | 2017 - 2017 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Tracy Hoeppner, Cassie Bedore | 2017 - 2018 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Neuro Resident Observation Advised: Eric Holland | 2016 - 2016 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kayla Fuzer, Pablo Galicia | 2016 - 2017 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Brooke Michaels, Litany Boudreaux | 2015 - 2016 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Michael Wilkerson | 2014 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Ellen Hambley, Hugo Guerrero, Molly England | 2014 - 2015 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Jonathan Josey | 2014 - 2014 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Courtney Turner | 2013 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Anna Ford, Annie Rodriguez | 2013 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Brittany Keahey, Laurin Geheber, Rachel Elkins | 2012 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Claire Morris | 2011 - 2012 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Alicia Winston, Mary Frances Wilks, Grace Gore Sturdivant | 2010 - 2011 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Amanda Marchegiani | 2009 - 2010 |
Fellows supervised
| Training Faculty, 1 fellows supervised, Shadow in the Dizziness and Balance Clini | 11/2023 - 11/2023 |
| Training Faculty, 1 fellows supervised, Shadow in Dizziness and Balance Clinic | 09/2023 - 09/2023 |
| Training Faculty, 1 fellows supervised, Rotation in the Dizziness and Balance Clinic | 02/2019 - 02/2019 |
| Training Faculty, 1 fellows supervised, Rotation in the Dizziness and Balance Clinic | 04/2017 - 04/2017 |
| 0 fellows supervised |
Residency Training
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2016 - 04/2016 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2014 - 04/2014 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2014 - 02/2014 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2014 - 02/2014 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2013 - 12/2013 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2013 - 12/2013 |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2013 - Present |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2012 - Present |
| Otolaryngology Residents, Training Faculty | 2011 - Present |