July 8, 2024

In this inaugural episode, James speaks with Lawrence Wierzbowski, Au.D, DABNM, FASNM about his journey from being a sound recording engineer to a neuro audiologist. In this episode Lawrence discusses how he discovered his facination with hearing and hearing loss. He delves into his fellowship training and the importance of simulation in learning. He discusses the risks associated with practicing on patients and the benefits AI, simulation, and augmented reality can offer.

During the discussion, Lawrence discusses his involvement with ASNM and the genesis of the ASNM webinar subcommittee.

He talks about the evolution of motor evoked potentials in neurophysiology and more broadly the advancement of the field of intraperative neuromonitoirng (IONM).

Dr. Lawrence Wierzbowski, AuD, DABNM FASNM, is a board-certified neurophysiologist and audiologist specializing in intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM). He began his career in 1987, focusing on neuro-audiology and later expanding into IONM for various surgical procedures.

Dr. Wierzbowski holds certifications from the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring, the American Audiology Board of Intraoperative Monitoring, and the American Board of Audiology. He has served in prominent roles at Surgical Monitoring Associates and Neurological Monitoring Services and is currently the President and founder of Avatrode, LLC, which focuses on IONM simulation education development.

A Fellow of the American Society of Neurophysiologic Monitoring and the American Academy of Audiology and 3-time Board director of ASNM, he has made significant contributions to the field, including literature, international educational programs, and keynote speeches. In 2020, he received the Founder’s Award from the American Society of Neurophysiologic Monitoring for his contributions to both the field of IONM and ASNM.